Criminal Procedure cases

South African case law on Criminal Procedure, with full citations. 1,878 cases — page 4 of 10.

  1. Kisimusi Emmanuel Dhlamini and 6 Others v The StateJudgment No. CCZ 1/2014, Const. Application No. SC 240/2010; ZLR(16)
  2. Klassen v The State(57/2017) [2017] ZASCA 58 (24 May 2017)
  3. Knowledge Marisa v The StateHH 831-16, B 552/16
  4. Knowledge Mashopo v The StateHH 614-22, CON No 421/20, CRB No. MRDR 154/19
  5. Knowledge Zaranyika v The StateHH 131-10, B 660/10
  6. Koos Stevens v The StateCase no: 417/03
  7. Kotsanai Kaitano v The StateHH 981/15, B198/15
  8. Kotze v The State(776/16) [2017] ZASCA 27 (27 March 2017)
  9. Kotzè v The State(429/08) [2009] ZASCA 93
  10. Kriel v The State(483/10) [2011] ZASCA 113 (01 June 2011)
  11. Kudakwashe Jongwe v The StateHH 88-20, B 1920/19
  12. Kudzai Mukungwa v The StateHMA 47-22; CASE NO. CON 1-22; REF CRB MSVP 2222-18
  13. Kudzanai Mukuyu and Chrispen Jordan v The StateHH 451-25, HCHCR 43/22
  14. Kumarnath Mohunram and Shelgate Investments CC v The National Director of Public Prosecutions(CCT 19/06) [2007] ZACC 4
  15. Kumbirai San'anza v The StateHH 590-16, CA 537/14
  16. Kumbulane Vukani Zulu v The State(529/19) [2019] ZASCA 166 (29 November 2019)
  17. Kutete Hlantlalala and Others v N Y Dyantyi NO and AnotherCase No: 411/98
  18. Lachman v The State(432/09) [2010] ZASCA 14 (15 March 2010)
  19. Lameck Mwanga v The StateHB 181-17; HCA (COND) 36-17
  20. Land Sinclair Kabome v The StateJudgment No. SC 102/25, Civil Appeal No. SCB 122/24
  21. Langa v The State(640/16) [2017] ZASCA 2 (23 February 2017)
  22. Lanken Peter v The StateHH 143/21, B 277/21
  23. Larden Beck Nkala v The StateJudgment No. HB 251/12, Case No. HCR 515/12
  24. Lategan and Another v The Director of Public Prosecutions, Western Cape and Another(314/2022) [2024] ZASCA 74 (10 May 2024)
  25. Laud Dumisani Ngulube and Others v The StateHB 120/21, HCB 117/21, XREF BYO P 1653 A-D/20
  26. Laura Tadiwanashe Chinyama v The StateHH 406-25, HCHCR 1079/25
  27. Laurie John Fraser v The StateCase number 258/04
  28. Lawrence Machara v The StateJudgment No. HB 179/14, Case No. HCA 357/12
  29. Lawyer Mapula and Others v The StateJudgment No. HB 157/10, Case No. 177-81/10, Xref No. CRB 1484/10
  30. Laxton Tendai Biti v Francis Mapfumo N.O and The StateHH 19-22, HC 9780/18
  31. Learnmore Judah Jongwe v The StateS.C. 62/2002 (Crim. Appeal No 251/2002)
  32. Lebogang Peter Mashilo v The State(1129/2019) [2022] ZASCA 81 (2 June 2022)
  33. Leeroy Benson v The State(300/13) [2014] ZASCA 26 (28 March 2014)
  34. Leeroy Tendai Musarurwa v The StateHH 27-26, HCHCR 4082/24
  35. Lee Seunghyun v The StateHH 720-16, B 1209/16
  36. Lee-Waverly John v The State and Rodgers KachambwaHH 117-14, HC 5453/13
  37. Lefan Mwanza and Komborerai Mhembere v The StateHH 296-18, B386/18
  38. Lefu Jantjie Bakane v The State(1180/2016) [2017] ZASCA 182 (5 December 2017)
  39. Legal Aid Board v The State and Others(363/09) [2010] ZASCA 112 (22 September 2010)
  40. Lenon Sheunesu Mapfumo v Provincial Magistrate for Midlands Province Shotgame N.O. and The StateHB 107/21, HC 695/21, XREF HC 696/21
  41. Leon Smith v The State(595/2012) [2013] ZASCA 38 (28 March 2013)
  42. Leon Zvarevashe and Nyasha Mhuru v Ethel Chichera N.O and The StateHH 608-25; HCH 2266/25
  43. Le Roux and Others v The State(444/2008) [2010] ZASCA 7 (5 March 2010)
  44. Lesiba Simon Kekana v The State(37/2018) [2018] ZASCA 148 (31 October 2018)
  45. Letford Tawanda Mandiwata v The StateHH 21-19, B1605/18
  46. Levack, Hamilton Caesar and Others v Regional Magistrate, Wynberg and AnotherCase no: 403/2000 (SCA)
  47. Levi Nyagura v Lanzani Ncube, N.O. and OthersCCZ 7/19; Const. Application No. CCZ 53/18
  48. Levi Nyagura v Tildah Mazhanje N.O. and The StateHH 227-18, HC 2938/18, Ref CRB HREP 2287/18
  49. Levison Popi v The Trial Magistrate N. Mupeiwa N.O and Prosecutor GeneralHCMTJ49-25; HCMTC 108/25
  50. Liason Mudimbwa v The StateHB 139/22; HCB 166/22
  51. Liberty Magodo and Others v Chief Superintendent Kezias KaruruHH 276-18, HC 9742/17
  52. Liberty Magureyi v The StateHH 748-16, B 1217/16, Ref Case No. CA 718/16
  53. Liberty Nkomo and Mbongeni Masiza v The StateHB 109/21, HCB 151/21
  54. Liesching and Others v The State[2018] ZACC 25
  55. Liesching and Others v The State and Another[2016] ZACC 41
  56. 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
  57. Life Hahlani and Mqondisi Akim Sibanda and Ardonia Mashonga and Loswita Joyce Ndarova v The StateHH 203-21, B 335/21
  58. Life Shumba v The StateB 354-21; HMA 56-21; CRB NO. BTB 1238-21 (High Court of Zimbabwe, 13 October 2021)
  59. Life Shumba v The StateB 190-21; HMA 44-21
  60. Likhona Merile v Minister of Police and National Director of Public ProsecutionsCase No. 725/2021 (High Court of South Africa, Eastern Cape Division, Bhisho)
  61. Lincoln Tendai Mubaki v The StateJudgment No. HB 8/12, Case No. HCB311/11
  62. Lincolyn Tendai Mubaki v The StateJudgment No. 192/11, Case No. HCB 284/11
  63. Lindiwe Ndlovu v Esquire Manwere T N.O and The StateHH 79-26, HCHB 2125/23
  64. Linos Manyuchwa v The StateHB 252/21, HCB 340/21
  65. Lisani Nkomo v The StateJudgment No. SC 79/06, Crim. Appeal No. 269/05
  66. Listerfill Enterprises (Pvt) Limited v Officer in Charge Mutare ZRP (Criminal Investigations)HB 253/21, HC 746/21
  67. Livanje v The State(378/2018) [2019] ZASCA 126 (27 September 2019)
  68. Lizwe Munenge and Elijah Phiri v The StateHB 137/22; HCB 174/22; XREF CRB HWNP 161-166/22
  69. Llale v S(663/2016) [2017] ZASCA 049
  70. Lookout Moyo v The StateHB 25/22, HCB 444/21, XREF CRB BYO 2415A/21
  71. Lorenzi v The State(1171/2023) [2025] ZASCA 58 (13 May 2025)
  72. Louis Benjamin Van Der Westhuizen v The StateCase CCT 60/03
  73. Lovemore Madziyayo v The StateHH 140-2010, B450/10
  74. Lovemore Mbofana and 13 Others v The StateHH 524-21, CRB 248 MTK 248-261/20
  75. Lubando v The State(347/2015) [2016] ZASCA 4 (1 March 2016)
  76. Lubisi v The State(230/2015) [2015] ZASCA 179 (27 November 2015)
  77. Luckman Mangwanda v The StateHH 299-11, CA 1104/10
  78. Lucky Thomas Khumalo v The State(723/2020) [2022] ZASCA 39 (04 April 2022)
  79. Lufuno Radzilane v The State(127/15) [2016] ZASCA 64 (16 May 2016)
  80. Lungisa Grifhs v The State(433/2020) [2021] ZASCA 112 (1 September 2021)
  81. Luphondo v The State(123/2024) [2026] ZASCA 24 (10 March 2026)
  82. Luthuli v The State(1049/2013) [2014] ZASCA 164
  83. Luvuyo Wapi v The StateCA &R 11/2023 (unreported, Eastern Cape Division, Bhisho, 8 April 2025)
  84. Lynna Ndagurwa v The StateHB 150-15; HCA 260-14
  85. Lyton Panashe Tshuma and Obvious Mawire v The StateHH 82-20, B68/20
  86. Maake v Director of Public Prosecutions(481/09) [2010] ZASCA 51 (31 March 2010)
  87. Mabaso v The State(677/2020) [2021] ZASCA 98 (09 July 2021)
  88. Maclean Chivazve v The StateHH 260-19, CA 816/16
  89. Madalisto Ranchi v StateHH 674-18, CON 207/18, B 1272/18
  90. Madalisto Ranch v The StateHH 68-19, B1272/18 (Ref SC 844/18, Ref CON 207/18, Ref CRB 212/16)
  91. Magasela v The State(1257/2023) [2025] ZASCA 08 (31 January 2025)
  92. Mahlalela v The State(396/16) [2016] ZASCA 181 (28 November 2016)
  93. Maila v The State
  94. Majikazana v The State(559/09) [2010] ZASCA 29 (26 March 2010)
  95. Makanzwei Jecheche v The StateHH 781-15, CA 194/14
  96. Makatu v State(245/05) [2006] ZASCA 70
  97. Makhosiwonke Ncube v The StateHB 162/21, HCA (COND) 33/19, XREF HC 358/19, XREF BYO R. 144/18
  98. Makombe Matuku v The StateHMT 20-19; CA 21/18
  99. Makomborero Haruzivishe v The StateHH 663-22, CA 78/21, CRB 1694/20
  100. Malala Geophrey Ledwaba v Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development and Others(947/2022) [2024] ZASCA 17 (16 February 2024)
  101. Maleka v The State(1209/2017) [2018] ZASCA 114 (18 September 2018)
  102. Malele v The State(723/2016) [2017] ZASCA 173 (1 December 2017)
  103. Malherbe v S(1182/2018) [2019] ZASCA 169 (29 November 2019)
  104. Malherbe v The State(829/18) [2019] ZASCA 120 (25 September 2019)
  105. Malibongwe Jemsana v Minister of PoliceCase No. 1220/2019 (unreported, Eastern Cape Division, Mthatha)
  106. Maliga v The State(543/13) [2014] ZASCA 161
  107. Maluto Singo v The StateCCT 49/01
  108. Mamase and Others v The State(175/08) [2009] ZASCA 114 (25 September 2009)
  109. Mamela Maqhula v The State(508/18) [2019] ZASCA 54 (1 April 2019)
  110. Mamushe v The State(53/04) [2007] ZASCA 58
  111. Mana v The State(201/2008) [2008] ZASCA 88 (11 September 2008)
  112. Mandla Mishack Mlimo v The State(454/2007) [2008] ZASCA 7 (18 March 2008)
  113. Mandla Sithole v The State(20393/2014) [2015] ZASCA 106 (19 August 2015)
  114. Mantsha v The State(432/2007) [2008] ZASCA 121
  115. Mapande v S(046/10) [2010] ZASCA 119 (29 September 2010)
  116. Maphaha v The State(174/2017) [2018] ZASCA 08 (1 March 2018)
  117. Maqebhula v The State(284/2017) [2018] ZASCA 010 (5 March 2018)
  118. Marc Van Veen v Director of Public Prosecutions Western Cape and Others(104/2024) [2025] ZASCA 46 (17 April 2025)
  119. Maree v The State(422/2021) [2022] ZASCA 112 (15 July 2022)
  120. Maria Tagama v The StateHH 246-21, CA 232/20
  121. Maringa v The State(20116/2014) [2015] ZASCA 28 (23 March 2015)
  122. Maritz v The State(81/2023) [2024] ZASCA 72 (8 May 2024)
  123. Marius Van Vuuren v The StateCase CCT 14/05
  124. Mark Anthony Morgan v The State(271/2008) [2008] ZASCA 147 (27 November 2008)
  125. Marko Chingoma v The StateHH 306-11, B 1247/11
  126. Mark Scott-Crossley v The State(100/07) [2007] ZASCA 46
  127. Marlvin Magumura and Tonderai Nyamukondiwa v The StateHH 640-25, HCHCR 5564/25
  128. Marowa Nyamande v The Minister of Home Affairs and OthersJudgment No. HB 14/11, Case No. HC 1383/09
  129. Marsland v The Additional District Court Magistrate, Kempton Park and Another(162/2020) [2021] ZASCA 14 (10 February 2021)
  130. Marthinus Johannes Botha v Regional Magistrate Cox N.O. and National Director of Public Prosecutions(736/2007) [2009] ZASCA 42 (31 March 2009)
  131. Martin Dinha v The StateHH 675-19, CRB 217/15
  132. Martin Moyo v The StateHB 181-18 (HCB 84/18)
  133. Martin Tendai Shone v The StateJudgment No. HB 151/13, Case No. HCB 210/13
  134. Marvanic Development (Pty) Ltd v Minister of Safety and Security(232/05) [2006] ZASCA 20
  135. Mary Mubaiwa v The StateHH 590-22, HC 5168/22
  136. Mary Mubaiwa v The StateHH 15-20, B 3004/19
  137. Masala Mathe v The StateHB 220/21, HCB 189/19, XREF HCA 57/19, XREF GNDR 21/19
  138. Masango and Another v The State(203/2022) [2024] ZASCA 98 (14 June 2024)
  139. Mashilo v Prinsloo(576/11) [2012] ZASCA 146
  140. Masike v The State(20565/2014) [2015] ZASCA 189 (30 November 2015)
  141. Masimba Garande v The StateHH 46-2002, CA 388/01
  142. Masoanganye v The State(252/11) [2011] ZASCA 119 (7 July 2011)
  143. Mathebula Daniel v The StateCase No: A235/16 (Gauteng Division, Johannesburg)
  144. Mathebula v The State(431/09) [2009] ZASCA 91 (11 September 2009)
  145. Mathekola v State(487/2016) [2017] ZASCA 100 (21 August 2017)
  146. Mathekola v State(487/2016) [2016] ZASCA 106 (14 July 2016)
  147. Mathews Sipho Lelaka v The State(409/2015) [2015] ZASCA 169 (26 November 2015)
  148. Mathibela v The State(714/2017) [2017] ZASCA 162
  149. Mathius Mutenhabundo v The StateHH 3-20, B1935/19, CRB BYO P 1430/19
  150. Mathuthu and Others v The State(393/2021) [2024] ZASCA 50 (17 April 2024)
  151. Mativenga Moyo v The StateHH 375-17, CRB KADR 09/17
  152. Matsabu v The State(186/08) [2008] ZASCA 149 (27 November 2008)
  153. Matsvimbo Simbarashe Chester v The StateHH 343-21, HACC (B) 26/21, CRB ACC 89/21
  154. Maurico Arendse v The State(089/15) [2015] ZASCA 131 (28 September 2015)
  155. Mavangwana v State(379/2009) [2010] ZASCA 43 (31 March 2010)
  156. Mawanda Makhala and Another v The State(438/20) [2021] ZASCA 19 (18 February 2022)
  157. Maxwell Bhurani and Felisters Bhurani and Philimon Bhurani v The StateHH 334-15, CA 388/14
  158. Maxwell Karikoga v The StateHH 200-21, CRB MBR 702/15
  159. Maxwell Ntini v The StateHB 211-17 (HCA 20-16)
  160. Mazina v The State(494/2016) [2017] ZASCA 22 (24 March 2017)
  161. Mazvita Evelyn Tafa v The StateHIGH COURT OF ZIMBABWE, HARARE, 30 March 2012 (unreported)
  162. Mbambeleli Mpofu v The StateHB 259/21; HCB 358/21; XREF WC 2007/21
  163. Mbatha v The State(928/2018) [2020] ZASCA 102 (15 September 2020)
  164. Mboneni Zulu v The StateCase no: 186/2002
  165. Mbonisi Nyathi v The StateJudgment No. HB 245/12, Case No. HCB 178/12
  166. McCarthy v The Additional Magistrate, Johannesburg and OthersCase no 401/98 (SCA) [unreported, judgment dated 29 September 2000]
  167. Mchunu v The State(20770/14) [2015] ZASCA 115 (09 September 2015)
  168. Mdluli v S(229/2015) [2015] ZASCA 178 (27 November 2015)
  169. Mduduzi Ndlovu v The StateHB 31/21, HCB 13/21
  170. [MEDIA SUMMARY] Bhola & others v The State(800/18; 123/2018; and 346/18) [2018] ZASCA 121 (21 September 2018)
  171. [MEDIA SUMMARY] Burger v The StateJudgment delivered 12 March 2010 (SCA)
  172. [MEDIA SUMMARY] Centre for Child Law & others v Media 24 Limited & others(871/17) [2018] ZASCA 140 (28 September 2018)
  173. [MEDIA SUMMARY] Earl Flanagan v Minister of Safety and Security(497/2017) [2018] ZASCA 96 (1 June 2018)
  174. [MEDIA SUMMARY] Khoza & another v The State(1267/2017) [2018] ZASCA 133 (28 September 2018)
  175. [MEDIA SUMMARY] Minister of Police and another v Zweni(842/2017) [2018] ZASCA 97
  176. [MEDIA SUMMARY] Powell v Honourable Mr Justice WJ van der Merwe2004 (unreported) SCA
  177. [MEDIA SUMMARY] Shiburi v The State(205/2017) [2018] ZASCA 107 (29 August 2018)
  178. Mehluleli Dube v Mungwari Esquire N.O. and The StateHH-101-18, HC 10875/17
  179. Mehluli Dube and Lovemore Ndlovu v The StateJudgment No. HB 156/12, Case No. HCA 182-3/11
  180. Mehluli Ndlovu and Peter Dube v The StateHB 46/21, HCB 37/21
  181. Mehluli Sibanda v The StateHH 533-25; HCHCR 2006/25
  182. Melody Anna Marufu v The StateHB 194/17; HCA 229/15
  183. M E Makhudu v Director of Public ProsecutionsCase number: 135/2000
  184. Mendison Dube v The StateJudgment No. 39/2012, Case No. HCB 318/11, Ref CRB MBE 148/11
  185. Meng Dong and Legwan Mavhunga v The StateHH 293-21 (B 1037/21; CRB 4672-73/21)
  186. Merryward Marara v The State and National Prosecuting AuthorityHB 96/21; HCA (COND) 12/21
  187. Mfundo Nontshinga and Others v The State(770/2015) [2016] ZASCA 76 (27 May 2016)
  188. Mgcini Lunga v The StateHB 180/22, HCB 211/22
  189. Mgcini Ramachela v The State; Wilson Kanetsa v The StateHH 976/15 (B908/15, B913/15)
  190. Mgcini Xaba v The StateHB 180/16, HCB 69/16
  191. Mhlongo v The State(140/16) [2016] ZASCA 152 (3 October 2016)
  192. Mhlungu and Four Others v The StateCCT/25/94
  193. Mhlupheki Ncube v The StateHB 174-18; HCB 103-18; XREF INYATHI 300-18
  194. Michael Felthun v The StateCase No: 458/96
  195. Michael Jambawo v The StateHH 191-15, B 95/15, REF CRB 8068/13
  196. Michael Jantjies v The State(532/2022) [2023] ZASCA 3 (15 January 2024)
  197. Michael Kawanzaruwa v Esquire Matova N.O and The StateHH 07-22, HC 1906/21
  198. Michael Lubaxa v The StateCase No: 372/2000
  199. Michael Mapulango v The StateHH 833-16 (B 1375/16, CRB HVEP 15325/16)
  200. Michael Matonhodze v The StateHH 310/15, CA 226/14