Criminal Procedure cases
South African case law on Criminal Procedure, with full citations. 1,878 cases — page 5 of 10.
- Michael Musiga v The StateHH 506-13, B988/13
- Michael Raju Padayachee v The State(679/2020) [2021] ZASCA 115 (16 September 2021)
- Michael Sibanda v The StateJudgment No. SC 58/03, Crim. Appeal No. 185/01
- Michele v S(477/2008) [2009] ZASCA 116
- Michiel de Kock, NO and Others v Thomas Frederick van RooyenCase no: 640/2002 [2004] SCA (unreported)
- Midi Television (Pty) Ltd v Director of Public Prosecutions (Western Cape)(100/06) [2007] ZASCA 56
- Midson Kamunga v The StateHH 389-22, CON 104/22, CRB CHN R 72/16
- Mike Matanga v The StateHH 96-14, CON 49/13
- Mineral Sands Resources (Pty) Ltd v Magistrate for the District of Vredendal, Mr CS Kroutz N.O. and OthersCase No: 18701/16 (High Court of South Africa, Western Cape Division, Cape Town)
- Minister for Justice and Constitutional Development v Moleko(131/07) [2008] ZASCA 43 (31 March 2008)
- Minister for Safety and Security v Gary Walter Van Der Merwe and Others[2011] ZACC 19
- Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development v Zealand(387/06) [2007] ZASCA 92
- Minister of Police and Another v Erasmus(366/2021) [2022] ZASCA 57 (22 April 2022)
- Minister of Police and Others v Kunjana[2016] ZACC 21
- Minister of Police v Gqamane(226/2022) [2023] ZASCA 61 (3 May 2023)
- Minister of Police v Khoeli(241/2020) [2021] ZASCA 146 (18 October 2021)
- Minister of Police v Mabhaso Nontsele(547/2022) [2024] ZASCA 137 (11 October 2024)
- Minister of Police v Sabisa and Another(725/2023) [2024] ZASCA 105 (28 June 2024)
- Minister of Police v SA Metal and Machinery Company (Pty) Ltd(462/13) [2014] ZASCA 95
- Minister of Police v Shawn Bosman & Others(1163/2020) [2021] ZASCA 172 (9 December 2021)
- Minister of Safety and Security and Another v CarmicheleCase No 533/02
- Minister of Safety and Security and Another v Van der Merwe and Others(556/09) [2010] ZASCA 101 (7 September 2010)
- Minister of Safety and Security & another v Swart(194/11) [2012] ZASCA 16 (22 March 2012)
- Minister of Safety and Security v Bennett(302/06) [2007] ZASCA 139
- Minister of Safety and Security v Kruger(183/10) [2011] ZASCA 7 (8 March 2011)
- Minister of Safety and Security v Mustafa Mohamed(598/10) [2011] ZASCA 134 (21 September 2011)
- Minister of Safety and Security v Ndiniso(286/06) [2007] ZASCA 29
- Minister of Safety and Security v Never Ndlovu(788/11) [2012] ZASCA 189
- Minister of Safety and Security v Pieter Samuel Theo Slabbert(668/2008) [2009] ZASCA 163 (30 November 2009)
- Minister of Safety and Security v Sekhoto(131/2010) [2010] ZASCA 141 (19 November 2010)
- Minister of Safety and Security v Tyokwana(827/13) [2014] ZASCA 130 (23 September 2014)
- Minister of Safety and Security v Tyulu(327/2008) [2009] ZASCA 55 (27 May 2009)
- Minister of Safety and Security v Van Niekerk(CCT 74/06) [2007] ZACC 15
- Miriam Kwaswa v The StateHH 564-21, CRB MBR 3399/21
- Mischeck Shamu v The StateB 69-21; HMA 18-21 (High Court of Zimbabwe, Masvingo)
- Misheck Rupeyo and Fungai Saikonda v The StateHH 432-15, B 1293/15
- Mkhize v S(390/18) [2019] ZASCA 56 (1 April 2019)
- MK Nkomo v The State(979/2013) [2014] ZASCA 186 (26 November 2014)
- Mncedisi Ndlovu v The StateHB 54-16 (HCB 113-15, XREF HCA 148-15, XREF KEZI 229-15)
- Mndebele v S(173/2015) [2016] ZASCA 7 (3 March 2016)
- Mngomezulu v National Director of Public Prosecutions(446/05) [2007] ZASCA 11
- Mngomezulu v National Director of Public Prosecutions(338/06) [2007] ZASCA 129
- Modiga v The State(20738/2014) [2015] ZASCA 94
- Modrick Matiki v The StateHB 71-17, HCA 09-17
- Mogorosi v The State(410/10) [2010] ZASCA 147 (29 November 2010)
- Mohamed Joonaid Mia and Raymond Howell v The State(344/2007) [2008] ZASCA 117 (26 September 2008)
- Mohlaloga v The State(1028/2023 and 1112/2023) [2025] ZASCA 115 (8 August 2025)
- Mojapelo v The State(574/2014) [2016] ZASCA 22 (18 March 2016)
- Mokoena v The State(200/2018) [2019] ZASCA 74 (30 May 2019)
- Molaudzi v The State[2015] ZACC 20
- Molema v The State(555/10) [2011] ZASCA 62 (1 April 2011)
- Moreblessing Masarirambi v Gabriel Mukambachaza and OthersHMT 3-22; HC 217/21
- Morgen Chiwundura and Others v The StateHH 437-21, B 1544/21
- Mornè Barnard v The State(891/2012) [2013] ZASCA 75 (29 May 2013)
- Morris Duwa v The StateHB 47/10 (Case No. HCB 93/10)
- Morris Ndou and David Mashava v The StateHB 103-17; HCB 47-17; XREF CRB ZVI 325-6-17
- Moseki Maputle and Sonnyboy Fortuin v The StateCase number: 179/2002 (unreported)
- Moses Chewiro and Obert Musosa v The StateHMA 01-22; B 454-21; CRB CHR88-9-21
- Moses Mubvumbi and Others v The StateHH 239-11, CA 1021/10
- Moses Warning Chademana Mapanga Nhachi v The StateHH 7/2010; CRB 624/09
- Moshina Essop v The State(31/2016) [2016] ZASCA 114 (12 September 2016)
- Mothwa v The State(124/15) [2015] ZASCA 143 (1 October 2015)
- Motion Jakopo and Others v The StateNot provided in judgment
- Motsisi v The State(513/11) [2012] ZASCA 59 (2 April 2012)
- Motsitsi v The State(086/2023) [2026] ZASCA 44 (02 April 2026)
- Mpho Robinson Tshiki v The State(358/2019) [2020] ZASCA 92 (18 August 2020)
- Msimango v The State(698/2017) [2017] ZASCA 181 (01 December 2017)
- Msobomvu Qhinga and Others v The State(CCT 50/10) [2011] ZACC 18
- Mteweni Zwelibanzi Mahlangu v The State(20737/2014) [2015] ZASCA 73 (22 May 2015)
- Mthabisi Mthombeni v The StateJudgment No. HB 159/12, Case No. HCB 1955/12
- Mthandazo Moyo v The StateHB 47/22; HCB 29/22
- Mthembu v The State(525/2019) [2019] ZASCA 160 (28 November 2019)
- Mthimkhulu v The State
- Mthimkhulu v The State(1135/15) [2016] ZASCA 180 (28 November 2016)
- Mthokozisi Ncube v The StateHB 152-18; HCB 96/18; XREF BYO R 181/3/18
- Mthokozisi Ncube v The StateHB 14/22, HCB 411/21
- Mtotywa and Others v The Director of Public Prosecutions: Mthatha and AnotherCase CCT 61/05
- Muchihwande Forbes Sithole v The StateHH 260/18, CA 428/16, REF CRB NO. BTB 508/16
- Mudau v The State(1148/2016) [2017] ZASCA 34 (29 March 2017)
- Mugove Chipfurutse v Magistrate Yeukai Chigodora N.O (Trial Magistrate) and The StateHH 371-19, HC 10675/18
- Mulaudzi v The State[2016] ZASCA 70 (20 May 2016)
- Munashe Chindawi v The StateHH 391-22, HC CON 109/22
- Munyaradzi Dhau v The StateHH 461-22, CON 122/20, CRB RMA 87/15
- Munyaradzi Gwisai & 5 Ors v The StateHB90/11 (High Court of Zimbabwe)
- Munyaradzi Karimba v The StateHMT 5-19; B 11/19
- Munyaradzi Kereke v Francis MaramwidzeHH 632-16; B 1025/16; CRB R 46/16
- Munyaradzi Kereke v Francis Maramwidze N.O.HH 374-19, CA 504/16, REF CRB R46/16
- Munyaradzi Kereke v The State and Francis MaramwidzeSC 111/21 (Chamber Application No. SC 259/21)
- Munyaradzi Mawadze v The Commissioner General of Police N.O. and Alexander Jachi N.O. and The Provincial Magistrate, HarareHH 604-22, Case No HC 4385/20
- Munyaradzi Mutinzi and Blessing Shumba v The StateHH 54-26; HCHCR6271/25; CRB Mazowe 131/04/25
- Munyaradzi Nhanhanga and Freedom Mandundu v The StateHB 113/18, HCA 22/18 (X REF HCA 55/15; 56/15; VF 65/15; VF 64/15)
- Munyaradzi Samu and Tendai Chauma v The StateHH 204-21, B 705/21, Ref: CRB 2813-14/21
- Murambiwa Lance Jackson v The StateHH 201-02; CRB 306/01
- Musa Joe Moloi and Others v Minister for Justice and Constitutional Development and Others(CCT 78/09) [2010] ZACC 2
- Mushore Givemore v The StateHH 631-16, B 326/16, NPA B 345/16
- M Van der Westhuizen v The State(266/10) [2011] ZASCA 36
- M V H Viveiros v The StateCase Number 75/98 (SCA) [2000]
- Mvikezi Ncube and Khumbulani Ncube and Busani Ndlovu v The StateHB 79/15, HCB 44/15
- Mvusi Nyathi and Others v The StateJudgment No. HB 72/14, Case No. HCB 56-59/14, Xref No. BYO 936A-E/14
- Mzamo Dale Ndebele v The StateJudgment No. HB 105/13, Case No. HCA 277/12, Xref No. CRB 642/12
- Mzimazisi Khumalo v The StateHB 91-18, HCB 31/18
- Mziwabantu Madiba Mncwengi & others v The State(395/2018) [2019] ZASCA 135 (1 October 2019)
- Mzolisi Mkhangeli v The StateCase no: CC130/10 (Eastern Cape Division, Mthatha)
- Mzukiseni Jilingisi v Minister of Police and National Director of Public ProsecutionsCase No: 1191/2022 (Eastern Cape Division, Mthatha)
- Nabolisa v The Regional Court Magistrate and Another(568/2022) [2023] ZASCA 07 (19 January 2024)
- Naidoo v Minister of Police(20431/2014) [2015] ZASCA 152 (2 October 2015)
- Naidoo v The State(433/06) [2007] ZASCA 102
- Namatai Lufu Ndlovu v The StateHB 274-17 (HCB 147-17)
- Nare v The State(380/2018) [2019] ZASCA 72 (30 May 2019)
- Nathan Chilufya v Commissioner General of Police and OthersHH 89-10; HC 3218/10
- National Commissioner of Police v Coetzee(649/11) [2012] ZASCA 161 (16 November 2012)
- National Director of Public Prosecutions v Andrew Lionel Phillips and OthersCase no: 043/04
- National Director of Public Prosecutions v Botha N.O. and Another[2020] ZACC 6
- National Director of Public Prosecutions v David Cunningham King(86/09) [2010] ZASCA 8 (8 March 2010)
- National Director of Public Prosecutions v Freedom Under Law(67/14) [2014] ZASCA 58 (17 April 2014)
- National Director of Public Prosecutions v Johannes Erasmus van Staden and 11 Others(730/2011) [2012] ZASCA 171 (28 November 2012)
- National Director of Public Prosecutions v Mahomed(596/05) [2007] ZASCA 138
- National Director of Public Prosecutions v Media 24 Limited & others and Henri Christo Van Breda v Media 24 Limited & others(425/2017 and 426/2017) [2017] ZASCA 97 (21 June 2017)
- National Director of Public Prosecutions v Moodley(263/08) [2008] ZASCA 137 (26 November 2008)
- National Director of Public Prosecutions v Msimango and OthersCase No.: 62/2022 (Eastern Cape Division, East London Circuit Court)
- National Director of Public Prosecutions v Phillips and OthersCase No: 202/2002
- National Director of Public Prosecutions v Rajan Naidoo and Others(419/09) [2010] ZASCA 143 (25 November 2010)
- National Director of Public Prosecutions v R O Cook Properties (Pty) Ltd; National Director of Public Prosecutions v 37 Gillespie Street Durban (Pty) Ltd and another; National Director of Public Prosecutions v Mothiellall SeevnarayanCases 260/03, 666/02 and 111/03 (SCA)
- National Director of Public Prosecutions v Sijoyi Robert Mdhlovu(194/2023) [2024] ZASCA 85 (03 June 2024)
- National Director of Public Prosecutions v W J Vermaak[2007] ZASCA 150
- National Director of Public Prosecutions v Zuma(573/08) [2009] ZASCA 1 (12 January 2009)
- National Foods Ltd and Dube and Task Contractors and Cliton Ncube v Ms Gladmore Mushore and The Prosecutor GeneralHB 62/17; HC 3265/15
- National Prosecuting Authority v Chipo Pirukayi and OthersHB 18/18, HC 2965/17, X REF HC 2799/17
- National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals v Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development(20781/2014) [2015] ZASCA 206
- National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals v Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development and Another[2016] ZACC 46
- Nazier Ahmed Tiry and Others v The State(52/2018) [2020] ZASCA 137 (29 October 2020)
- Nceba Tyhulu v The State(1173/2016) [2019] ZASCA 51 (1 April 2019)
- Ndlovu v S[2017] ZASCA 26 (27 March 2017)
- Nduna v The State(076/10) [2010] ZASCA 120 (30 September 2010)
- Ndwambi v The State(611/2013) [2015] ZASCA 59 (31 March 2015)
- Neal Cegrim Leach v The StateHB 94/18; HCA 83/14; X REF BYO REG CRB 294/13
- Nedzamba v The State2013] ZASCA 69 (Case No: 911/2012)
- Negondeni v the State(00093/15) [2015] ZASCA 132 (29 September 2015)
- Nel v Le Roux NO and OthersCCT 30/95 [delivered on 4 April 1996]
- Nel v The State(708/2023) ZASCA 89 (12 June 2025)
- Nesbert Musana and Kiven Dzikamai and Tinashe Saungweme v The StateHH 906-15, B 995/15
- Never Mashamaire v The StateHH 131-14, CA527/13
- Never Munhumayengwa v Detective Constable Nyoni and OthersHH 31-2006, HC 801/2006
- Neverson Mwamuka v The StateHH 145-21 (B 175/21)
- Never Soza v The StateHCC 7/26; HCCR 1359/25
- Nevous Kudarawanda v The StateHH 671-15, B 587/15
- Newton Ndlovu v The StateHB 369/17, HCA 68/16
- Ngcamu v The State(665/09) [2010] ZASCA 70 (26 May 2010)
- Ngobeni v S(741/13) [2014] ZASCA 59 (2 May 2014)
- Ngonidzashe Munhuuripi and Simbarashe Machekera v The StateHH 628-21, HACC (B) 72/21, Ref Case No. CRB 9514-5/21
- Ngqukumba v Minister of Safety and Security and Others[2014] ZACC 14
- Ngqukumba v Minister of Safety & Security(660/12) [2013] ZASCA 89 (31 May 2013)
- Nhlanhla Mlalazi v The StateHB 345-17, HCB 174-17, XREF: CRB K2 177-17
- Nhlanhla Moyo v The StateJudgment No. HB 158/10, Case No. HCB 191/10, Xref HCA 236/10
- Nhlapo v The State(835/2021) [2022] ZASCA 125 (26 September 2022)
- Nickson Mande v The StateHH 104-18, B 101/18
- Nicodemus Masvinyange v The StateHH 384-22, CON 120/22, CRB BTR 270/20
- Nieuwenhuizen v S(20339/14) [2015] ZASCA 90 (29 May 2015)
- Nigeon Sibanda v The StateJudgment No. HB 152/12, Case No. HCA 109/09
- Njabulo Tshuma v The StateHB 204-15, HCB 125-15, XREF CRB REG 249-15
- Nkani Khoza and Jimmy Moyo and Collet Moyo v The StateHB 128/28, HCBCR 1426/25
- Nkani Khoza and Jimmy Moyo and Collet Moyo v The StateHB 128/28; HCBCR 1426/25
- Nkanyiso Hlabangana and Dalubuhle Mnkandla and Emmanuel Sibanda v The StateHB 101/22; HCB 328/21
- Nkomo and Others v The State(130/2022) [2024] ZASCA 61 (26 April 2024)
- Nkosana Ncube v The StateHB 08/22; HCB 408/21
- Nkosana Ncube v The StateHB 163/21; HCB 202/21; XREF CRB GNDP 212/21
- Nkosilathi Ncube v The State and Magistrate D. Malunga N.O.HB 155/22, HC 957/22, X REF CAPP 86/22
- Nkosiyapha Khumalo v The StateHB 144/22, HCB 169/22
- Nkululeko Sobantu v The StateHB 167/18; HCB 104/18
- Nndanduleni v The State(84/2014) [2016] ZASCA 51 (1 April 2016)
- Nndateni v The State(959/13) [2014] ZASCA 122 (19 September 2014)
- Noel Nkomo v The StateHH 276-22, HC 130/13
- Nohour and Another v Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development(1136/2018) [2020] ZASCA 27 (26 March 2020)
- Nomazoza v The State(246/08) [2008] ZASCA 151
- Nompithizelo Mary Makeba and Somikazi Alicia Ntambula v The StateCase No: 510/2002 (Unreported - SCA judgment delivered 30 May 2003)
- Nomsa Kanyoka and Others v The StateJudgment No. HB 102/10, Case No. HC 135-8/10
- Nong and Masingi v The State(787/2021) [2024] ZASCA 25 (20 March 2024)
- Nongogo v The State(Case no 852/20) [2021] ZASCA 166 (03 December 2021)
- Norest Chigwada v The StateHMT 59-19; MUT B 92/19
- Norest Chikowore v The StateHH 539-16, CON 94/16, REF CASE BNR 54/16
- Norest Chikudza v The StateHH 606-22, CON 211/22, CHVP C 201/14
- Norest Trinity Kufa v The StateHH 279-22 (Case No. B408/22)
- Norman Dlepu v The State(567/06) [2007] ZASCA 81
- Norman Gandidzanwa v The StateHH 141-19, CA 186/17, CRB R 106/17
- Norman Gandidzanwa v The StateHH 509-21, CA 188/17, CRB HRE R 106/17
- Norman Moyo v Minister of Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage N.O and OthersHH 367-25, HC 2419/25
- Norman Putsayi v The StateHH 404/15, CRB NO. B311/15
- Norton Town Council v The State and OthersHH 497-21, HC 8147/19, Ref 294/96/19
- N P Nonyane v The State(256/05) [2006] ZASCA 23
- Nqobile Khumalo v The Presiding Magistrate N.O (Mr Mzingaye Moyo) and The Prosecutor General N.OHB 345-16; HC 2950-16; XREF HC 2883-16
- Nqobile Moyo v The StateHB 99/20, HCB 154/20
- NS v The State(20642/2014) [2015] ZASCA 139 (30 September 2015)
- Ntabiso Ncube v The StateHB 203/21; HCB 297/21
- Ntombizodwa Tshuma v The StateJudgment No. HB113/14, Case No. HCA 459/13
- Ntoni Jacob Hlape v The Minister of Police(426/2023) [2024] ZASCA 68 (3 May 2024)
- Ntuthuzelo Nokhokhoba and Sandile Ntshetshe v The StateCC 28/2024 (ECM)
- Nugalen Gopal Pillay and Others v The StateCase number: 409/2002
- Nxumalo v The State(450/2008) [2009] ZASCA 113 (23 September 2009)
- Nyabo v The State(327/07) [2008] ZASCA 150 (27 November 2008)
- Nyamutata Moreblessing Anesu v The StateHH 424-18, B 878/18, REF CRB P6186-8/18