Criminal Procedure cases

South African case law on Criminal Procedure, with full citations. 1,934 cases — page 4 of 10.

  1. Keresia Chidziwo v The StateJudgment No. S.C. 77/98; Crim. Appeal No. 753/97
  2. Keyser v State(634/11) [2012] ZASCA 70 (25 May 2012)
  3. Key v The Attorney General, Cape of Good Hope Provincial Division and AnotherCCT 21/94, 1996 (4) SA 187 (CC)
  4. Khetani Mbuise Nkabinde and Others v The State(115/2016) [2016] ZASCA 75 (01 June 2017)
  5. Khobane v The State(887/2015) [2016] ZASCA 124
  6. Kholwani Donga v The StateHB 185/22; HCA (COND) 15/22
  7. Kholwani Donga v The StateHB 128/21; HCB 55/21
  8. Kholwani Donga v The StateHB 202/21; HCB 304/21
  9. Khoza v The State(121/09) [2010] ZASCA 61 (1 April 2010)
  10. Khumalo v The State(1262/2017) [2018] ZASCA 161 (28 November 2018)
  11. Khumalo v The State(62/2017) [2017] ZASCA 53 (18 May 2017)
  12. Khumbulani Khabo v The StateJudgment No. HB 53/10, Case No. HCB 113/10
  13. Killian v S[2024] ZAWCHC 318
  14. Kinos Muchadubwa and Artwell Chaola and Kudakwashe Chaola v The StateHH 622-19, B 1050/19
  15. Kisimusi Dhlamini and Ghandi Mudzingwa v Kembo Mohadi N.O. (Co-Minister of Home Affairs) and OthersHH 51-2009, HC 1842/09
  16. Kisimusi E Dhlamini and 6 Others v The State and Olivia Mariga N.O.HH 42-2009, HC 147/09
  17. Kisimusi Emmanuel Dhlamini and 6 Others v The StateJudgment No. CCZ 1/2014, Const. Application No. SC 240/2010; ZLR(16)
  18. Klassen v The State(57/2017) [2017] ZASCA 58 (24 May 2017)
  19. Knowledge Marisa v The StateHH 831-16, B 552/16
  20. Knowledge Mashopo v The StateHH 614-22, CON No 421/20, CRB No. MRDR 154/19
  21. Knowledge Zaranyika v The StateHH 131-10, B 660/10
  22. Koos Stevens v The StateCase no: 417/03
  23. Kotsanai Kaitano v The StateHH 981/15, B198/15
  24. Kotze v The State(776/16) [2017] ZASCA 27 (27 March 2017)
  25. Kotzè v The State(429/08) [2009] ZASCA 93
  26. Kriel v The State(483/10) [2011] ZASCA 113 (01 June 2011)
  27. Kudakwashe Jongwe v The StateHH 88-20, B 1920/19
  28. Kudzai Mukungwa v The StateHMA 47-22; CASE NO. CON 1-22; REF CRB MSVP 2222-18
  29. Kudzanai Mukuyu and Chrispen Jordan v The StateHH 451-25, HCHCR 43/22
  30. Kumarnath Mohunram and Shelgate Investments CC v The National Director of Public Prosecutions(CCT 19/06) [2007] ZACC 4
  31. Kumbirai San'anza v The StateHH 590-16, CA 537/14
  32. Kumbulane Vukani Zulu v The State(529/19) [2019] ZASCA 166 (29 November 2019)
  33. Kutete Hlantlalala and Others v N Y Dyantyi NO and AnotherCase No: 411/98
  34. Lachman v The State(432/09) [2010] ZASCA 14 (15 March 2010)
  35. Lameck Mwanga v The StateHB 181-17; HCA (COND) 36-17
  36. Land Sinclair Kabome v The StateJudgment No. SC 102/25, Civil Appeal No. SCB 122/24
  37. Langa v The State(640/16) [2017] ZASCA 2 (23 February 2017)
  38. Lanken Peter v The StateHH 143/21, B 277/21
  39. Larden Beck Nkala v The StateJudgment No. HB 251/12, Case No. HCR 515/12
  40. Lategan and Another v The Director of Public Prosecutions, Western Cape and Another(314/2022) [2024] ZASCA 74 (10 May 2024)
  41. Laud Dumisani Ngulube and Others v The StateHB 120/21, HCB 117/21, XREF BYO P 1653 A-D/20
  42. Laura Tadiwanashe Chinyama v The StateHH 406-25, HCHCR 1079/25
  43. Laurie John Fraser v The StateCase number 258/04
  44. Lawrence Machara v The StateJudgment No. HB 179/14, Case No. HCA 357/12
  45. Lawyer Mapula and Others v The StateJudgment No. HB 157/10, Case No. 177-81/10, Xref No. CRB 1484/10
  46. Laxton Tendai Biti v Francis Mapfumo N.O and The StateHH 19-22, HC 9780/18
  47. Learnmore Judah Jongwe v The StateS.C. 62/2002 (Crim. Appeal No 251/2002)
  48. Lebogang Peter Mashilo v The State(1129/2019) [2022] ZASCA 81 (2 June 2022)
  49. Leeroy Benson v The State(300/13) [2014] ZASCA 26 (28 March 2014)
  50. Leeroy Tendai Musarurwa v The StateHH 27-26, HCHCR 4082/24
  51. Lee Seunghyun v The StateHH 720-16, B 1209/16
  52. Lee-Waverly John v The State and Rodgers KachambwaHH 117-14, HC 5453/13
  53. Lefan Mwanza and Komborerai Mhembere v The StateHH 296-18, B386/18
  54. Lefu Jantjie Bakane v The State(1180/2016) [2017] ZASCA 182 (5 December 2017)
  55. Legal Aid Board v The State and Others(363/09) [2010] ZASCA 112 (22 September 2010)
  56. Lenon Sheunesu Mapfumo v Provincial Magistrate for Midlands Province Shotgame N.O. and The StateHB 107/21, HC 695/21, XREF HC 696/21
  57. Leon Smith v The State(595/2012) [2013] ZASCA 38 (28 March 2013)
  58. Leon Zvarevashe and Nyasha Mhuru v Ethel Chichera N.O and The StateHH 608-25; HCH 2266/25
  59. Le Roux and Others v The State(444/2008) [2010] ZASCA 7 (5 March 2010)
  60. Lesiba Simon Kekana v The State(37/2018) [2018] ZASCA 148 (31 October 2018)
  61. Letford Tawanda Mandiwata v The StateHH 21-19, B1605/18
  62. Levack, Hamilton Caesar and Others v Regional Magistrate, Wynberg and AnotherCase no: 403/2000 (SCA)
  63. Levi Nyagura v Lanzani Ncube, N.O. and OthersCCZ 7/19; Const. Application No. CCZ 53/18
  64. Levi Nyagura v Tildah Mazhanje N.O. and The StateHH 227-18, HC 2938/18, Ref CRB HREP 2287/18
  65. Levison Popi v The Trial Magistrate N. Mupeiwa N.O and Prosecutor GeneralHCMTJ49-25; HCMTC 108/25
  66. Liason Mudimbwa v The StateHB 139/22; HCB 166/22
  67. Liberty Magodo and Others v Chief Superintendent Kezias KaruruHH 276-18, HC 9742/17
  68. Liberty Magureyi v The StateHH 748-16, B 1217/16, Ref Case No. CA 718/16
  69. Liberty Nkomo and Mbongeni Masiza v The StateHB 109/21, HCB 151/21
  70. Liesching and Others v The State[2018] ZACC 25
  71. Liesching and Others v The State and Another[2016] ZACC 41
  72. Lifa Dlova v Minister of Police and National Director of Public ProsecutionsCase No.: 3046/2022, High Court of South Africa (Eastern Cape Division – Gqeberha), judgment delivered on 28 November 2024
  73. Life Hahlani and Mqondisi Akim Sibanda and Ardonia Mashonga and Loswita Joyce Ndarova v The StateHH 203-21, B 335/21
  74. Life Shumba v The StateB 354-21; HMA 56-21; CRB NO. BTB 1238-21 (High Court of Zimbabwe, 13 October 2021)
  75. Life Shumba v The StateB 190-21; HMA 44-21
  76. Likhona Merile v Minister of Police and National Director of Public ProsecutionsCase No. 725/2021 (High Court of South Africa, Eastern Cape Division, Bhisho)
  77. Lincoln Tendai Mubaki v The StateJudgment No. HB 8/12, Case No. HCB311/11
  78. Lincolyn Tendai Mubaki v The StateJudgment No. 192/11, Case No. HCB 284/11
  79. Lindiwe Ndlovu v Esquire Manwere T N.O and The StateHH 79-26, HCHB 2125/23
  80. Linos Manyuchwa v The StateHB 252/21, HCB 340/21
  81. Lisani Nkomo v The StateJudgment No. SC 79/06, Crim. Appeal No. 269/05
  82. Listerfill Enterprises (Pvt) Limited v Officer in Charge Mutare ZRP (Criminal Investigations)HB 253/21, HC 746/21
  83. Livanje v The State(378/2018) [2019] ZASCA 126 (27 September 2019)
  84. Lizelle Schreuder N O v Minister of Police and OthersLizelle Schreuder N O v Minister of Police and Others (047/2024) [2026] ZASCA 52 (14 April 2026)
  85. Lizwe Munenge and Elijah Phiri v The StateHB 137/22; HCB 174/22; XREF CRB HWNP 161-166/22
  86. Llale v S(663/2016) [2017] ZASCA 049
  87. Lookout Moyo v The StateHB 25/22, HCB 444/21, XREF CRB BYO 2415A/21
  88. Lorenzi v S2025 (1) SACR 421 (WCC)
  89. Lorenzi v The State(1171/2023) [2025] ZASCA 58 (13 May 2025)
  90. Louis Benjamin Van Der Westhuizen v The StateCase CCT 60/03
  91. Lovemore Madziyayo v The StateHH 140-2010, B450/10
  92. Lovemore Mbofana and 13 Others v The StateHH 524-21, CRB 248 MTK 248-261/20
  93. Lubando v The State(347/2015) [2016] ZASCA 4 (1 March 2016)
  94. Lubisi v The State(230/2015) [2015] ZASCA 179 (27 November 2015)
  95. Luckman Mangwanda v The StateHH 299-11, CA 1104/10
  96. Lucky Thomas Khumalo v The State(723/2020) [2022] ZASCA 39 (04 April 2022)
  97. Lufuno Radzilane v The State(127/15) [2016] ZASCA 64 (16 May 2016)
  98. Lunga and Others v S[2024] ZAWCHC 259
  99. Lungisa Grifhs v The State(433/2020) [2021] ZASCA 112 (1 September 2021)
  100. Luphondo v The State(123/2024) [2026] ZASCA 24 (10 March 2026)
  101. Luthuli v The State(1049/2013) [2014] ZASCA 164
  102. Luvuyo Wapi v The StateCA &R 11/2023 (unreported, Eastern Cape Division, Bhisho, 8 April 2025)
  103. Lynna Ndagurwa v The StateHB 150-15; HCA 260-14
  104. Lyton Panashe Tshuma and Obvious Mawire v The StateHH 82-20, B68/20
  105. Maake v Director of Public Prosecutions(481/09) [2010] ZASCA 51 (31 March 2010)
  106. Mabaso v The State(677/2020) [2021] ZASCA 98 (09 July 2021)
  107. Maclean Chivazve v The StateHH 260-19, CA 816/16
  108. Madalisto Ranchi v StateHH 674-18, CON 207/18, B 1272/18
  109. Madalisto Ranch v The StateHH 68-19, B1272/18 (Ref SC 844/18, Ref CON 207/18, Ref CRB 212/16)
  110. Magasela v The State(1257/2023) [2025] ZASCA 08 (31 January 2025)
  111. Magoloza v S[2024] ZAWCHC 176
  112. Mahlalela v The State(396/16) [2016] ZASCA 181 (28 November 2016)
  113. Mahlathi v S[2024] ZAWCHC 156
  114. Maila v The State
  115. Majikazana v The State(559/09) [2010] ZASCA 29 (26 March 2010)
  116. Makanzwei Jecheche v The StateHH 781-15, CA 194/14
  117. Makatu v State(245/05) [2006] ZASCA 70
  118. Makhosiwonke Ncube v The StateHB 162/21, HCA (COND) 33/19, XREF HC 358/19, XREF BYO R. 144/18
  119. Makobalo v S[2024] ZAWCHC 243
  120. Makofane William Mohlala v MEC for Transport, Limpopo and Others[2026] ZASCA 55
  121. Makombe Matuku v The StateHMT 20-19; CA 21/18
  122. Makomborero Haruzivishe v The StateHH 663-22, CA 78/21, CRB 1694/20
  123. Malala Geophrey Ledwaba v Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development and Others(947/2022) [2024] ZASCA 17 (16 February 2024)
  124. Maleka v The State(1209/2017) [2018] ZASCA 114 (18 September 2018)
  125. Malele v The State(723/2016) [2017] ZASCA 173 (1 December 2017)
  126. Malherbe v S(1182/2018) [2019] ZASCA 169 (29 November 2019)
  127. Malherbe v The State(829/18) [2019] ZASCA 120 (25 September 2019)
  128. Malibongwe Jemsana v Minister of PoliceCase No. 1220/2019 (unreported, Eastern Cape Division, Mthatha)
  129. Maliga v The State(543/13) [2014] ZASCA 161
  130. Maluto Singo v The StateCCT 49/01
  131. Mamase and Others v The State(175/08) [2009] ZASCA 114 (25 September 2009)
  132. Mamela Maqhula v The State(508/18) [2019] ZASCA 54 (1 April 2019)
  133. Mamushe v The State(53/04) [2007] ZASCA 58
  134. Mana v The State(201/2008) [2008] ZASCA 88 (11 September 2008)
  135. Mandlakayise Enos Sithole v The State[2024] ZACC 31
  136. Mandla Mishack Mlimo v The State(454/2007) [2008] ZASCA 7 (18 March 2008)
  137. Mandla Sithole v The State(20393/2014) [2015] ZASCA 106 (19 August 2015)
  138. Mandla v The StateMandla v The State (1433/24) [2026] ZASCA 59 (24 April 2026)
  139. Mantsha v The State(432/2007) [2008] ZASCA 121
  140. Mapande v S(046/10) [2010] ZASCA 119 (29 September 2010)
  141. Maphaha v The State(174/2017) [2018] ZASCA 08 (1 March 2018)
  142. Maqebhula v The State(284/2017) [2018] ZASCA 010 (5 March 2018)
  143. Marc Van Veen v Director of Public Prosecutions Western Cape and Others(104/2024) [2025] ZASCA 46 (17 April 2025)
  144. Maree v The State(422/2021) [2022] ZASCA 112 (15 July 2022)
  145. Maria Tagama v The StateHH 246-21, CA 232/20
  146. Maringa v The State(20116/2014) [2015] ZASCA 28 (23 March 2015)
  147. Maritz v The State(81/2023) [2024] ZASCA 72 (8 May 2024)
  148. Marius Van Vuuren v The StateCase CCT 14/05
  149. Mark Anthony Morgan v The State(271/2008) [2008] ZASCA 147 (27 November 2008)
  150. Marko Chingoma v The StateHH 306-11, B 1247/11
  151. Mark Scott-Crossley v The State(100/07) [2007] ZASCA 46
  152. Marlvin Magumura and Tonderai Nyamukondiwa v The StateHH 640-25, HCHCR 5564/25
  153. Marowa Nyamande v The Minister of Home Affairs and OthersJudgment No. HB 14/11, Case No. HC 1383/09
  154. Marsland v The Additional District Court Magistrate, Kempton Park and Another(162/2020) [2021] ZASCA 14 (10 February 2021)
  155. Marthinus Johannes Botha v Regional Magistrate Cox N.O. and National Director of Public Prosecutions(736/2007) [2009] ZASCA 42 (31 March 2009)
  156. Martin Dinha v The StateHH 675-19, CRB 217/15
  157. Martin Moyo v The StateHB 181-18 (HCB 84/18)
  158. Martin Tendai Shone v The StateJudgment No. HB 151/13, Case No. HCB 210/13
  159. Marvanic Development (Pty) Ltd v Minister of Safety and Security(232/05) [2006] ZASCA 20
  160. Mary Mubaiwa v The StateHH 590-22, HC 5168/22
  161. Mary Mubaiwa v The StateHH 15-20, B 3004/19
  162. Masala Mathe v The StateHB 220/21, HCB 189/19, XREF HCA 57/19, XREF GNDR 21/19
  163. Masango and Another v The State(203/2022) [2024] ZASCA 98 (14 June 2024)
  164. Mashilo v Prinsloo(576/11) [2012] ZASCA 146
  165. Masike v The State(20565/2014) [2015] ZASCA 189 (30 November 2015)
  166. Masimba Garande v The StateHH 46-2002, CA 388/01
  167. Masoanganye v The State(252/11) [2011] ZASCA 119 (7 July 2011)
  168. Mathebula Daniel v The StateCase No: A235/16 (Gauteng Division, Johannesburg)
  169. Mathebula v The State(431/09) [2009] ZASCA 91 (11 September 2009)
  170. Mathekola v State(487/2016) [2017] ZASCA 100 (21 August 2017)
  171. Mathekola v State(487/2016) [2016] ZASCA 106 (14 July 2016)
  172. Mathews Sipho Lelaka v The State(409/2015) [2015] ZASCA 169 (26 November 2015)
  173. Mathibela v The State(714/2017) [2017] ZASCA 162
  174. Mathius Mutenhabundo v The StateHH 3-20, B1935/19, CRB BYO P 1430/19
  175. Mathuthu and Others v The State(393/2021) [2024] ZASCA 50 (17 April 2024)
  176. Mativenga Moyo v The StateHH 375-17, CRB KADR 09/17
  177. Matsabu v The State(186/08) [2008] ZASCA 149 (27 November 2008)
  178. Matsvimbo Simbarashe Chester v The StateHH 343-21, HACC (B) 26/21, CRB ACC 89/21
  179. Maurico Arendse v The State(089/15) [2015] ZASCA 131 (28 September 2015)
  180. Mavangwana v State(379/2009) [2010] ZASCA 43 (31 March 2010)
  181. Mawanda Makhala and Another v The State(438/20) [2021] ZASCA 19 (18 February 2022)
  182. Maxwell Bhurani and Felisters Bhurani and Philimon Bhurani v The StateHH 334-15, CA 388/14
  183. Maxwell Karikoga v The StateHH 200-21, CRB MBR 702/15
  184. Maxwell Ntini v The StateHB 211-17 (HCA 20-16)
  185. Mazina v The State(494/2016) [2017] ZASCA 22 (24 March 2017)
  186. Mazvita Evelyn Tafa v The StateHIGH COURT OF ZIMBABWE, HARARE, 30 March 2012 (unreported)
  187. Mbambeleli Mpofu v The StateHB 259/21; HCB 358/21; XREF WC 2007/21
  188. Mbatha v The State(928/2018) [2020] ZASCA 102 (15 September 2020)
  189. Mboneni Zulu v The StateCase no: 186/2002
  190. Mbonisi Nyathi v The StateJudgment No. HB 245/12, Case No. HCB 178/12
  191. McCarthy v The Additional Magistrate, Johannesburg and OthersCase no 401/98 (SCA) [unreported, judgment dated 29 September 2000]
  192. Mchunu v The State(20770/14) [2015] ZASCA 115 (09 September 2015)
  193. Mdluli v S(229/2015) [2015] ZASCA 178 (27 November 2015)
  194. Mduduzi Ndlovu v The StateHB 31/21, HCB 13/21
  195. [MEDIA SUMMARY] Bhola & others v The State(800/18; 123/2018; and 346/18) [2018] ZASCA 121 (21 September 2018)
  196. [MEDIA SUMMARY] Burger v The StateJudgment delivered 12 March 2010 (SCA)
  197. [MEDIA SUMMARY] Centre for Child Law & others v Media 24 Limited & others(871/17) [2018] ZASCA 140 (28 September 2018)
  198. [MEDIA SUMMARY] Earl Flanagan v Minister of Safety and Security(497/2017) [2018] ZASCA 96 (1 June 2018)
  199. [MEDIA SUMMARY] Khoza & another v The State(1267/2017) [2018] ZASCA 133 (28 September 2018)
  200. [MEDIA SUMMARY] Minister of Police and another v Zweni(842/2017) [2018] ZASCA 97