Criminal Procedure cases

South African case law on Criminal Procedure, with full citations. 1,934 cases — page 5 of 10.

  1. [MEDIA SUMMARY] Powell v Honourable Mr Justice WJ van der Merwe2004 (unreported) SCA
  2. [MEDIA SUMMARY] Shiburi v The State(205/2017) [2018] ZASCA 107 (29 August 2018)
  3. Mehluleli Dube v Mungwari Esquire N.O. and The StateHH-101-18, HC 10875/17
  4. Mehluli Dube and Lovemore Ndlovu v The StateJudgment No. HB 156/12, Case No. HCA 182-3/11
  5. Mehluli Ndlovu and Peter Dube v The StateHB 46/21, HCB 37/21
  6. Mehluli Sibanda v The StateHH 533-25; HCHCR 2006/25
  7. Melody Anna Marufu v The StateHB 194/17; HCA 229/15
  8. M E Makhudu v Director of Public ProsecutionsCase number: 135/2000
  9. Mendison Dube v The StateJudgment No. 39/2012, Case No. HCB 318/11, Ref CRB MBE 148/11
  10. Meng Dong and Legwan Mavhunga v The StateHH 293-21 (B 1037/21; CRB 4672-73/21)
  11. Merryward Marara v The State and National Prosecuting AuthorityHB 96/21; HCA (COND) 12/21
  12. Mfundo Nontshinga and Others v The State(770/2015) [2016] ZASCA 76 (27 May 2016)
  13. Mgcini Lunga v The StateHB 180/22, HCB 211/22
  14. Mgcini Ramachela v The State; Wilson Kanetsa v The StateHH 976/15 (B908/15, B913/15)
  15. Mgcini Xaba v The StateHB 180/16, HCB 69/16
  16. Mgwali v S[2024] ZAWCHC 335
  17. Mhlongo v The State(140/16) [2016] ZASCA 152 (3 October 2016)
  18. Mhlungu and Four Others v The StateCCT/25/94
  19. Mhlupheki Ncube v The StateHB 174-18; HCB 103-18; XREF INYATHI 300-18
  20. Michael Felthun v The StateCase No: 458/96
  21. Michael Jambawo v The StateHH 191-15, B 95/15, REF CRB 8068/13
  22. Michael Jantjies v The State(532/2022) [2023] ZASCA 3 (15 January 2024)
  23. Michael Kawanzaruwa v Esquire Matova N.O and The StateHH 07-22, HC 1906/21
  24. Michael Lubaxa v The StateCase No: 372/2000
  25. Michael Mapulango v The StateHH 833-16 (B 1375/16, CRB HVEP 15325/16)
  26. Michael Matonhodze v The StateHH 310/15, CA 226/14
  27. Michael Musiga v The StateHH 506-13, B988/13
  28. Michael Raju Padayachee v The State(679/2020) [2021] ZASCA 115 (16 September 2021)
  29. Michael Sibanda v The StateJudgment No. SC 58/03, Crim. Appeal No. 185/01
  30. Michele v S(477/2008) [2009] ZASCA 116
  31. Michiel de Kock, NO and Others v Thomas Frederick van RooyenCase no: 640/2002 [2004] SCA (unreported)
  32. Midi Television (Pty) Ltd v Director of Public Prosecutions (Western Cape)(100/06) [2007] ZASCA 56
  33. Midson Kamunga v The StateHH 389-22, CON 104/22, CRB CHN R 72/16
  34. Mike Matanga v The StateHH 96-14, CON 49/13
  35. 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)
  36. Minister for Justice and Constitutional Development v Moleko(131/07) [2008] ZASCA 43 (31 March 2008)
  37. Minister for Safety and Security v Gary Walter Van Der Merwe and Others[2011] ZACC 19
  38. Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development v Zealand(387/06) [2007] ZASCA 92
  39. Minister of Police and Another v Erasmus(366/2021) [2022] ZASCA 57 (22 April 2022)
  40. Minister of Police and Others v Kunjana[2016] ZACC 21
  41. Minister of Police v Gqamane(226/2022) [2023] ZASCA 61 (3 May 2023)
  42. Minister of Police v Khoeli(241/2020) [2021] ZASCA 146 (18 October 2021)
  43. Minister of Police v Mabhaso Nontsele(547/2022) [2024] ZASCA 137 (11 October 2024)
  44. Minister of Police v Sabisa and Another(725/2023) [2024] ZASCA 105 (28 June 2024)
  45. Minister of Police v SA Metal and Machinery Company (Pty) Ltd(462/13) [2014] ZASCA 95
  46. Minister of Police v Shawn Bosman & Others(1163/2020) [2021] ZASCA 172 (9 December 2021)
  47. Minister of Safety and Security and Another v CarmicheleCase No 533/02
  48. Minister of Safety and Security and Another v Van der Merwe and Others(556/09) [2010] ZASCA 101 (7 September 2010)
  49. Minister of Safety and Security & another v Swart(194/11) [2012] ZASCA 16 (22 March 2012)
  50. Minister of Safety and Security v Bennett(302/06) [2007] ZASCA 139
  51. Minister of Safety and Security v Kruger(183/10) [2011] ZASCA 7 (8 March 2011)
  52. Minister of Safety and Security v Mustafa Mohamed(598/10) [2011] ZASCA 134 (21 September 2011)
  53. Minister of Safety and Security v Ndiniso(286/06) [2007] ZASCA 29
  54. Minister of Safety and Security v Never Ndlovu(788/11) [2012] ZASCA 189
  55. Minister of Safety and Security v Pieter Samuel Theo Slabbert(668/2008) [2009] ZASCA 163 (30 November 2009)
  56. Minister of Safety and Security v Sekhoto(131/2010) [2010] ZASCA 141 (19 November 2010)
  57. Minister of Safety and Security v Tyokwana(827/13) [2014] ZASCA 130 (23 September 2014)
  58. Minister of Safety and Security v Tyulu(327/2008) [2009] ZASCA 55 (27 May 2009)
  59. Minister of Safety and Security v Van Niekerk(CCT 74/06) [2007] ZACC 15
  60. Miriam Kwaswa v The StateHH 564-21, CRB MBR 3399/21
  61. Mischeck Shamu v The StateB 69-21; HMA 18-21 (High Court of Zimbabwe, Masvingo)
  62. Misheck Rupeyo and Fungai Saikonda v The StateHH 432-15, B 1293/15
  63. Mkhize v S(390/18) [2019] ZASCA 56 (1 April 2019)
  64. MK Nkomo v The State(979/2013) [2014] ZASCA 186 (26 November 2014)
  65. Mncedisi Ndlovu v The StateHB 54-16 (HCB 113-15, XREF HCA 148-15, XREF KEZI 229-15)
  66. Mndebele v S(173/2015) [2016] ZASCA 7 (3 March 2016)
  67. Mngomezulu v National Director of Public Prosecutions(446/05) [2007] ZASCA 11
  68. Mngomezulu v National Director of Public Prosecutions(338/06) [2007] ZASCA 129
  69. Moagi v The State[2025] ZASCA 188 (11 December 2025)
  70. Modiga v The State(20738/2014) [2015] ZASCA 94
  71. Modrick Matiki v The StateHB 71-17, HCA 09-17
  72. Mogorosi v The State(410/10) [2010] ZASCA 147 (29 November 2010)
  73. Mohamed Joonaid Mia and Raymond Howell v The State(344/2007) [2008] ZASCA 117 (26 September 2008)
  74. Mohlaloga v The State(1028/2023 and 1112/2023) [2025] ZASCA 115 (8 August 2025)
  75. Mojapelo v The State(574/2014) [2016] ZASCA 22 (18 March 2016)
  76. Mokoele v The StateMokoele v The State (776/2018) [2026] ZASCA 57 (22 April 2026)
  77. Mokoena v The State(200/2018) [2019] ZASCA 74 (30 May 2019)
  78. Molaudzi v The State[2015] ZACC 20
  79. Molema v The State(555/10) [2011] ZASCA 62 (1 April 2011)
  80. Moreblessing Masarirambi v Gabriel Mukambachaza and OthersHMT 3-22; HC 217/21
  81. Morgen Chiwundura and Others v The StateHH 437-21, B 1544/21
  82. Mornè Barnard v The State(891/2012) [2013] ZASCA 75 (29 May 2013)
  83. Morris Duwa v The StateHB 47/10 (Case No. HCB 93/10)
  84. Morris Ndou and David Mashava v The StateHB 103-17; HCB 47-17; XREF CRB ZVI 325-6-17
  85. Moseki Maputle and Sonnyboy Fortuin v The StateCase number: 179/2002 (unreported)
  86. Moses Chewiro and Obert Musosa v The StateHMA 01-22; B 454-21; CRB CHR88-9-21
  87. Moses Mubvumbi and Others v The StateHH 239-11, CA 1021/10
  88. Moses Warning Chademana Mapanga Nhachi v The StateHH 7/2010; CRB 624/09
  89. Moshina Essop v The State(31/2016) [2016] ZASCA 114 (12 September 2016)
  90. Mothwa v The State(124/15) [2015] ZASCA 143 (1 October 2015)
  91. Motion Jakopo and Others v The StateNot provided in judgment
  92. Motsisi v The State(513/11) [2012] ZASCA 59 (2 April 2012)
  93. Motsitsi v The State(086/2023) [2026] ZASCA 44 (02 April 2026)
  94. Mpho Robinson Tshiki v The State(358/2019) [2020] ZASCA 92 (18 August 2020)
  95. Msimango v The State(698/2017) [2017] ZASCA 181 (01 December 2017)
  96. Msobomvu Qhinga and Others v The State(CCT 50/10) [2011] ZACC 18
  97. Mteweni Zwelibanzi Mahlangu v The State(20737/2014) [2015] ZASCA 73 (22 May 2015)
  98. Mthabisi Mthombeni v The StateJudgment No. HB 159/12, Case No. HCB 1955/12
  99. Mthandazo Moyo v The StateHB 47/22; HCB 29/22
  100. Mthembu v The State(525/2019) [2019] ZASCA 160 (28 November 2019)
  101. Mthimkhulu v The State
  102. Mthimkhulu v The State(1135/15) [2016] ZASCA 180 (28 November 2016)
  103. Mthokozisi Ncube v The StateHB 152-18; HCB 96/18; XREF BYO R 181/3/18
  104. Mthokozisi Ncube v The StateHB 14/22, HCB 411/21
  105. Mthunzi v The StateCase No A164/2023 (Gauteng Division, Pretoria)
  106. Mtotywa and Others v The Director of Public Prosecutions: Mthatha and AnotherCase CCT 61/05
  107. Mtshashu and Another v S[2024] ZAWCHC 29
  108. Muchihwande Forbes Sithole v The StateHH 260/18, CA 428/16, REF CRB NO. BTB 508/16
  109. Mudau v The State(1148/2016) [2017] ZASCA 34 (29 March 2017)
  110. Mugove Chipfurutse v Magistrate Yeukai Chigodora N.O (Trial Magistrate) and The StateHH 371-19, HC 10675/18
  111. Mulaudzi v The State[2016] ZASCA 70 (20 May 2016)
  112. Munashe Chindawi v The StateHH 391-22, HC CON 109/22
  113. Munyaradzi Dhau v The StateHH 461-22, CON 122/20, CRB RMA 87/15
  114. Munyaradzi Gwisai & 5 Ors v The StateHB90/11 (High Court of Zimbabwe)
  115. Munyaradzi Karimba v The StateHMT 5-19; B 11/19
  116. Munyaradzi Kereke v Francis MaramwidzeHH 632-16; B 1025/16; CRB R 46/16
  117. Munyaradzi Kereke v Francis Maramwidze N.O.HH 374-19, CA 504/16, REF CRB R46/16
  118. Munyaradzi Kereke v The State and Francis MaramwidzeSC 111/21 (Chamber Application No. SC 259/21)
  119. 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
  120. Munyaradzi Mutinzi and Blessing Shumba v The StateHH 54-26; HCHCR6271/25; CRB Mazowe 131/04/25
  121. 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)
  122. Munyaradzi Samu and Tendai Chauma v The StateHH 204-21, B 705/21, Ref: CRB 2813-14/21
  123. Murambiwa Lance Jackson v The StateHH 201-02; CRB 306/01
  124. Musa Joe Moloi and Others v Minister for Justice and Constitutional Development and Others(CCT 78/09) [2010] ZACC 2
  125. Mushore Givemore v The StateHH 631-16, B 326/16, NPA B 345/16
  126. M Van der Westhuizen v The State(266/10) [2011] ZASCA 36
  127. M V H Viveiros v The StateCase Number 75/98 (SCA) [2000]
  128. Mvikezi Ncube and Khumbulani Ncube and Busani Ndlovu v The StateHB 79/15, HCB 44/15
  129. Mvusi Nyathi and Others v The StateJudgment No. HB 72/14, Case No. HCB 56-59/14, Xref No. BYO 936A-E/14
  130. Mzamo Dale Ndebele v The StateJudgment No. HB 105/13, Case No. HCA 277/12, Xref No. CRB 642/12
  131. Mzimazisi Khumalo v The StateHB 91-18, HCB 31/18
  132. Mziwabantu Madiba Mncwengi & others v The State(395/2018) [2019] ZASCA 135 (1 October 2019)
  133. Mzolisi Mkhangeli v The StateCase no: CC130/10 (Eastern Cape Division, Mthatha)
  134. Mzukiseni Jilingisi v Minister of Police and National Director of Public ProsecutionsCase No: 1191/2022 (Eastern Cape Division, Mthatha)
  135. Nabolisa v The Regional Court Magistrate and Another(568/2022) [2023] ZASCA 07 (19 January 2024)
  136. Naidoo v Minister of Police(20431/2014) [2015] ZASCA 152 (2 October 2015)
  137. Naidoo v The State(433/06) [2007] ZASCA 102
  138. Namatai Lufu Ndlovu v The StateHB 274-17 (HCB 147-17)
  139. Nare v The State(380/2018) [2019] ZASCA 72 (30 May 2019)
  140. Nathan Chilufya v Commissioner General of Police and OthersHH 89-10; HC 3218/10
  141. National Commissioner of Police v Coetzee(649/11) [2012] ZASCA 161 (16 November 2012)
  142. National Director of Public Prosecutions v Andrew Lionel Phillips and OthersCase no: 043/04
  143. National Director of Public Prosecutions v Botha N.O. and Another[2020] ZACC 6
  144. National Director of Public Prosecutions v David Cunningham King(86/09) [2010] ZASCA 8 (8 March 2010)
  145. National Director of Public Prosecutions v Freedom Under Law(67/14) [2014] ZASCA 58 (17 April 2014)
  146. National Director of Public Prosecutions v Johannes Erasmus van Staden and 11 Others(730/2011) [2012] ZASCA 171 (28 November 2012)
  147. National Director of Public Prosecutions v Mahomed(596/05) [2007] ZASCA 138
  148. 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)
  149. National Director of Public Prosecutions v Moodley(263/08) [2008] ZASCA 137 (26 November 2008)
  150. National Director of Public Prosecutions v Msimango and OthersCase No.: 62/2022 (Eastern Cape Division, East London Circuit Court)
  151. National Director of Public Prosecutions v Phillips and OthersCase No: 202/2002
  152. National Director of Public Prosecutions v Rajan Naidoo and Others(419/09) [2010] ZASCA 143 (25 November 2010)
  153. 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)
  154. National Director of Public Prosecutions v Sijoyi Robert Mdhlovu(194/2023) [2024] ZASCA 85 (03 June 2024)
  155. National Director of Public Prosecutions v W J Vermaak[2007] ZASCA 150
  156. National Director of Public Prosecutions v Zuma(573/08) [2009] ZASCA 1 (12 January 2009)
  157. National Foods Ltd and Dube and Task Contractors and Cliton Ncube v Ms Gladmore Mushore and The Prosecutor GeneralHB 62/17; HC 3265/15
  158. National Prosecuting Authority v Chipo Pirukayi and OthersHB 18/18, HC 2965/17, X REF HC 2799/17
  159. National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals v Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development(20781/2014) [2015] ZASCA 206
  160. National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals v Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development and Another[2016] ZACC 46
  161. Nazier Ahmed Tiry and Others v The State(52/2018) [2020] ZASCA 137 (29 October 2020)
  162. Nceba Tyhulu v The State(1173/2016) [2019] ZASCA 51 (1 April 2019)
  163. Ncitha v The State[2026] ZASCA 53
  164. Ndlovu v S[2017] ZASCA 26 (27 March 2017)
  165. Nduna v The State(076/10) [2010] ZASCA 120 (30 September 2010)
  166. Ndwambi v The State(611/2013) [2015] ZASCA 59 (31 March 2015)
  167. Neal Cegrim Leach v The StateHB 94/18; HCA 83/14; X REF BYO REG CRB 294/13
  168. Nedzamba v The State2013] ZASCA 69 (Case No: 911/2012)
  169. Negondeni v the State(00093/15) [2015] ZASCA 132 (29 September 2015)
  170. Nel v Le Roux NO and OthersCCT 30/95 [delivered on 4 April 1996]
  171. Nel v The State(708/2023) ZASCA 89 (12 June 2025)
  172. Nesbert Musana and Kiven Dzikamai and Tinashe Saungweme v The StateHH 906-15, B 995/15
  173. Never Mashamaire v The StateHH 131-14, CA527/13
  174. Never Munhumayengwa v Detective Constable Nyoni and OthersHH 31-2006, HC 801/2006
  175. Neverson Mwamuka v The StateHH 145-21 (B 175/21)
  176. Never Soza v The StateHCC 7/26; HCCR 1359/25
  177. Nevous Kudarawanda v The StateHH 671-15, B 587/15
  178. Newton Ndlovu v The StateHB 369/17, HCA 68/16
  179. Ngcamu v The State(665/09) [2010] ZASCA 70 (26 May 2010)
  180. Ngobeni v S(741/13) [2014] ZASCA 59 (2 May 2014)
  181. Ngonidzashe Munhuuripi and Simbarashe Machekera v The StateHH 628-21, HACC (B) 72/21, Ref Case No. CRB 9514-5/21
  182. Ngqengqa v S[2024] ZAWCHC 96
  183. Ngqukumba v Minister of Safety and Security and Others[2014] ZACC 14
  184. Ngqukumba v Minister of Safety & Security(660/12) [2013] ZASCA 89 (31 May 2013)
  185. Nhlanhla Mlalazi v The StateHB 345-17, HCB 174-17, XREF: CRB K2 177-17
  186. Nhlanhla Moyo v The StateJudgment No. HB 158/10, Case No. HCB 191/10, Xref HCA 236/10
  187. Nhlapo v The State(835/2021) [2022] ZASCA 125 (26 September 2022)
  188. Nickson Mande v The StateHH 104-18, B 101/18
  189. Nicodemus Masvinyange v The StateHH 384-22, CON 120/22, CRB BTR 270/20
  190. Nieuwenhuizen v S(20339/14) [2015] ZASCA 90 (29 May 2015)
  191. Nigeon Sibanda v The StateJudgment No. HB 152/12, Case No. HCA 109/09
  192. Njabulo Tshuma v The StateHB 204-15, HCB 125-15, XREF CRB REG 249-15
  193. Nkani Khoza and Jimmy Moyo and Collet Moyo v The StateHB 128/28, HCBCR 1426/25
  194. Nkani Khoza and Jimmy Moyo and Collet Moyo v The StateHB 128/28; HCBCR 1426/25
  195. Nkanyiso Hlabangana and Dalubuhle Mnkandla and Emmanuel Sibanda v The StateHB 101/22; HCB 328/21
  196. Nkomo and Others v The State(130/2022) [2024] ZASCA 61 (26 April 2024)
  197. Nkosana Ncube v The StateHB 08/22; HCB 408/21
  198. Nkosana Ncube v The StateHB 163/21; HCB 202/21; XREF CRB GNDP 212/21
  199. Nkosilathi Ncube v The State and Magistrate D. Malunga N.O.HB 155/22, HC 957/22, X REF CAPP 86/22
  200. Nkosiyapha Khumalo v The StateHB 144/22, HCB 169/22