Criminal Procedure cases

South African case law on Criminal Procedure, with full citations. 1,934 cases — page 6 of 10.

  1. Nkululeko Sobantu v The StateHB 167/18; HCB 104/18
  2. Nndanduleni v The State(84/2014) [2016] ZASCA 51 (1 April 2016)
  3. Nndateni v The State(959/13) [2014] ZASCA 122 (19 September 2014)
  4. Noel Nkomo v The StateHH 276-22, HC 130/13
  5. Nohour and Another v Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development(1136/2018) [2020] ZASCA 27 (26 March 2020)
  6. Nomazoza v The State(246/08) [2008] ZASCA 151
  7. Nompithizelo Mary Makeba and Somikazi Alicia Ntambula v The StateCase No: 510/2002 (Unreported - SCA judgment delivered 30 May 2003)
  8. Nomsa Kanyoka and Others v The StateJudgment No. HB 102/10, Case No. HC 135-8/10
  9. Nong and Masingi v The State(787/2021) [2024] ZASCA 25 (20 March 2024)
  10. Nongogo v The State(Case no 852/20) [2021] ZASCA 166 (03 December 2021)
  11. Norest Chigwada v The StateHMT 59-19; MUT B 92/19
  12. Norest Chikowore v The StateHH 539-16, CON 94/16, REF CASE BNR 54/16
  13. Norest Chikudza v The StateHH 606-22, CON 211/22, CHVP C 201/14
  14. Norest Trinity Kufa v The StateHH 279-22 (Case No. B408/22)
  15. Norman Dlepu v The State(567/06) [2007] ZASCA 81
  16. Norman Gandidzanwa v The StateHH 141-19, CA 186/17, CRB R 106/17
  17. Norman Gandidzanwa v The StateHH 509-21, CA 188/17, CRB HRE R 106/17
  18. Norman Moyo v Minister of Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage N.O and OthersHH 367-25, HC 2419/25
  19. Norman Putsayi v The StateHH 404/15, CRB NO. B311/15
  20. Norton Town Council v The State and OthersHH 497-21, HC 8147/19, Ref 294/96/19
  21. N P Nonyane v The State(256/05) [2006] ZASCA 23
  22. 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
  23. Nqobile Moyo v The StateHB 99/20, HCB 154/20
  24. NS v The State(20642/2014) [2015] ZASCA 139 (30 September 2015)
  25. Ntabiso Ncube v The StateHB 203/21; HCB 297/21
  26. Ntombizodwa Tshuma v The StateJudgment No. HB113/14, Case No. HCA 459/13
  27. Ntoni Jacob Hlape v The Minister of Police(426/2023) [2024] ZASCA 68 (3 May 2024)
  28. Ntshongwana v The State[2023] ZASCA 156
  29. Ntuthuzelo Nokhokhoba and Sandile Ntshetshe v The StateCC 28/2024 (ECM)
  30. Nugalen Gopal Pillay and Others v The StateCase number: 409/2002
  31. Nxumalo v The State(450/2008) [2009] ZASCA 113 (23 September 2009)
  32. Nyabo v The State(327/07) [2008] ZASCA 150 (27 November 2008)
  33. Nyamutata Moreblessing Anesu v The StateHH 424-18, B 878/18, REF CRB P6186-8/18
  34. Nyaradzo Magwenzi v The StateHH 612-14; CA 1137/13; Ref XRB 290/13
  35. Nyasha Ngwerume v The StateHH 153-19, CON 264/18
  36. Nzimande v The State(600/09) [2010] ZASCA 80
  37. Obbridge Enterprises (Private) Limited v Detective Stanley Musekiwa N.O. and Commissioner General of the Zimbabwe Republic PoliceHH 200-2013, HC 3569/13
  38. Okah v S(19/2014) [2016] ZASCA 155 (3 October 2016)
  39. Oliver Mahlangu and Vusumuzi Mguni and Macdonald T. Majaya v The StateHB 140/22; HCB 168/22; 170/22 & 171/22
  40. Olivier v The State(318/09) [2010] ZASCA 48 (31 March 2010)
  41. Omega Manjera v The StateJudgment No. S.C. 71/98, Crim. Appeal No. 834/97
  42. Oricious Moyo v The StateHB 307-17, HCB 154/17, XREF BYO P 1829/17
  43. Oupa Stanley Maphanga v The State(607/2017) [2018] ZASCA 120
  44. Owen Chris Ngwenya v The StateHH 658-22, B1111/22, CRB MTK 893/22
  45. Owen Munodeyi v The StateJudgment No. HC 157/13, Case No. HCA 204/12
  46. Pakule and Tafeni v Minister of Safety and Security(440/10 & 439/10) [2011] ZASCA 107 (1 June 2011)
  47. Panashe Alitabu v The StateHCC 67/25; HCCR 1482/24; X REF-CHN CD 178/23
  48. Panashe Dean Tarubinga v The StateHB 201/21, HCB 312/21
  49. Papa Moses Mafaladiso and Others v The StateSaaknommer 13/2002 (Supreme Court of Appeal) - unreported but marked as RAPPORTEERBAAR
  50. Pardington Koti and Khulekani Robertson Koti v The StateJudgment No. HB 181/12, Case No. HCB 149/12 & 150/12
  51. Partson Goreraza v The StateHH251-13, B627/2013, CRB R998/2012
  52. Pasca Chipinda v The StateHH 426-25; HCHCR 2761/25
  53. Passenger Association of Zimbabwe and Bernard Marizani v The Commissioner General of Police N.O and OthersHH 339-21, HC 7472/20
  54. Patrice Somueni v The StateHMA 70-21; B 421-21; CRB KK 143-21 (High Court of Zimbabwe, Masvingo, 6 December 2021)
  55. Patricia Munyengeri v The StateHH 545-22; HACC (A) 5/22
  56. Patricia Sarewa v The StateHH 468-14, CRB B 869/14
  57. Patrick Dube v The State and Mr S Ndlovu (N.O)HB 88/20, HC 1470/19
  58. Patrick Dube v The State and S. Ndlovu (N.O)HB 144/25; HCBC 1470/19
  59. Patrick Dube v The State and S. Ndlovu N.O.HB 205/21; HC 1470/19
  60. Patrick Mapiye v Minister of Home Affairs and OthersHH 146-18, HC 4632/11
  61. Patrick Mutodi v Minister of Home Affairs and OthersHH 260-22, HC 1791/21
  62. Patrick Nhamo Njanike v The StateHH 306-15, CA 461/14, CRB MS 270/14
  63. Patson Nyamande and Dean W Bwanawasa v The StateHH 310-19, B 223/19
  64. Paul Abraham Janse van Rensburg and Others v The National Director of Public Prosecutions(75/06) [2007] ZASCA 23
  65. Pearson Kadzviti v The StateHH 322-22, CA 44/21, CRB HRE P 7763/14
  66. Percy Mugari v The StateHB 06/22; HCB 425/21
  67. Peter Chikumba and Grace Nyaradzai Pfumbidzai v The StateHH90-14; B221/14; B228/14; Ref CRB 1464-5/14
  68. Peter Hingeston v Billiard Musakwa N.O. and Others; O.W. Thwaites (Pvt) Ltd and Another v Billiard Musakwa N.O. and OthersHIGH COURT OF ZIMBABWE, HARARE, 15 November 2010 (unreported)
  69. Peter Kawonde v Ms Kufa Provincial Magistrate and The Prosecutor GeneralHH 524-17, HC 6476/17
  70. Peter Makiwa v The Registrar of the High Court of Zimbabwe and Judicial Service CommissionHH 196-22, HC 399/21
  71. Peter Mashudu Nevilimadi v The State(545/13) [2014] ZASCA 41 (31 March 2014)
  72. Peter Michael Hitschmann v The StateHH 54-2006; CRB B319/06
  73. Peter Moyo v The StateHB 55/22; HCB 441/21
  74. Peter Mushipe and Master Katsanza and Killian Shonhiwatagarira and Vestor Maretekwa v The StateHH 649/15, CRB B605/15
  75. Petersen v The State(Case no 295/2021) [2023] ZASCA 26 (16 March 2023)
  76. Petronella Kagonye v The StateHH 657-22, HC B 112/22
  77. Petros Dumisane Jwara v The State(916/2013) [2015] ZASCA 33 (25 March 2015)
  78. Petrus Liebenberg v The StateCase No 156/03 (unreported)
  79. Phaahla v Minister of Justice and Correctional Services and Another (Tlhakanye Intervening)[2019] ZACC 18
  80. Phakane v The State(CCT 61/16) [2017] ZACC 44
  81. Phakula v Minister of Safety and Security(454/19) [2020] ZASCA 109 (23 September 2020)
  82. Phasha v Minister of Police(70/2016) [2017] ZASCA 006 (10 March 2017)
  83. Phatisani Nkala v The StateJudgment No. HB 235/12, Case No. HCA 316/12
  84. Phenyo Sethosa v The State(679/2023) [2024] ZASCA 172 (12 December 2024)
  85. Phephisani Mhlaba v The StateHH 650-15, CRB No. B608/15
  86. Philimon Mugijima v The StateHH 459-22, CA 313/19, CON 70/19, CRB MUR 43/17
  87. Phillip Murwira v The StateHH 263-15, CA 1067/13, CRB 466/13
  88. Phinias Ngarava v Nyasha Vitorini N.O. and The StateHH 124-20; HC 3251/19
  89. Phogole v The State(370/2023) [2024] ZASCA 54 (9 May 2025)
  90. Pholosi v The State[2026] ZASCA 49
  91. Phumulani Sibanda and Others v The StateHB 82/19, HCA 151/19
  92. Phumulani Sibanda v The StateHB 266/21; HCB 377/21
  93. Piater v S(743/13) [2014] ZASCA 134 (25 September 2014)
  94. Pierre Roy Bridges v The State(478/07) [2007] ZASCA 98
  95. Pieter Cornelius De Klerk v The State(718/2022) [2023] ZASCA 172 (05 December 2023)
  96. Pieter Doorewaard and Another v The State(908/2019) [2020] ZASCA 155 (27 November 2020)
  97. Pieter Ettienne Jaftha v The State(687/2008) [2009] ZASCA 117 (25 September 2009)
  98. Pikirai Johannes v The StateHH 417-14, B755/14, Ref Case No. AGB758/14
  99. Pillay v The State(453/2015) [2016] ZASCA 26 (18 March 2016)
  100. Pisi Ndlovu (nee Nxumalo) v The StateJudgment No. HB 115/11, Case No. HCB 183/11
  101. Piteous Gwara v The Officer in Charge (Zimbabwe Republic Police Anti-Corruption Unit, Bulawayo) and DS Ngwenya No. 045898NHB 254/21, HC 441/21
  102. Pius Nyarumbwa and Austin Mharakurwa v The StateHMA 20-20, B 89-20, REF: B 84-20
  103. Plaatjies v Director of Public Prosecutions, Transvaal(043/2013) [2013] ZASCA 66 (27 May 2013)
  104. P N J Viljoen v Die StaatSaaknommer: 286/02
  105. P N v The State(828/13) [2014] ZASCA 24
  106. Polite Weza v The StateHB 27/22, HCA 03/20
  107. Polite Zimunya v The StateHMT 61-19; B 81/19
  108. Polonyfis v The Minister of Police(64/2010) [2011] ZASCA 26 (18 March 2011)
  109. Pompo Joseph Goqwana v The Minister of Safety and Security NO and Others(20668/14) [2015] ZASCA 186 (30 November 2015)
  110. Portia Manangazira v The StateHH 106/21; HACC (B) 5/2021; REF ACC 14/2021
  111. Potgieter v The State(20109/2014) [2015] ZASCA 15 (17 March 2015)
  112. Precious Dube v The StateHB 179/22; HCB 216/22
  113. Pretorius v The State(705/2019) [2020] ZASCA 47 (4 May 2020)
  114. Priccilar Vengesai v Hosea Mujaya N.O and National Prosecuting AuthorityHH 163-22, HACC 3758/19, Ref Case No. HC 7556/18
  115. Pride Maregere v The StateHH 385-22, CON 87/2022, CRB HRE R254/21
  116. Pride Masiyambiri v The StateHH 749-16, B 1052/16
  117. Prince Chokuwa and Charles Chokuwa v The StateHMA 53-20 CRB 06-07-20
  118. Prince Dube v The StateHCC51/25; HCCR518/25
  119. Prince Mutikani and Others v The StateHH 438-21; B 1609-21
  120. Prince Shiri v The StateHH 138-19, CON 18/19
  121. Prince Zvawanda v The State and Fadzai Mtombeni NOHH 457-17, HC 10244/14
  122. Priscah Mupfumira v The StateHH 556-19, B 1252/19
  123. Professional Protection Alternatives (Pty) Ltd and Another v Van Der Spuy and Others[2024] ZAWCHC 111
  124. Prophet v National Director of Public Prosecutions(CCT 56/05) [2006] ZACC 17
  125. Prosecutor General v Catherine Laji in her capacity as Executrix Dative in the Estate Late Tapfumaneyi Zunguza and Catherine LajiHH 491-22, HC 9263/19
  126. Prosecutor General v Christian Community Life Assurance (Private) Limited and OthersHH 356-22, CA 173/21, CRB R688-91/19
  127. Prosecutor General v Converging Investments (Pvt) Ltd and OthersHH 546-21, CA 111/21, CRB R 635/19
  128. Prosecutor General v Daniel Kalira and OthersHH 12-26; HCHACC 19/23
  129. Prosecutor General Zimbabwe v Amos ChitungoHMT 7-22, CA 50/21 (Ref Case No. CRB MTS 515/20)
  130. Prosecutor General Zimbabwe v Justice Mphisa and OthersHMA 31-22; HC 203/20
  131. Prosper Rwodzi v The StateHB 187/21; HCB 102/21
  132. Ptrue Bothma v Petrus Arnoldus Els(CCT 21/09) [2009] ZACC 27
  133. Qaphelani Sikhosana v The StateHB 215/20, HCB 277/20
  134. Qhinga v State(1327/2016) [2017] ZASCA 149
  135. Qhubani Ncube v The StateHB 198/21; HCA 13/20
  136. Rabi Lucas v The StateHH 105-18, B 165/18
  137. Rabson Matimbire v The StateJudgment No. HB 129/12, Case No. HCA 35/11
  138. Raduvha v Minister of Safety and Security and Another[2016] ZACC 24
  139. Rajah and Another v S[2024] ZAWCHC 260
  140. Rajan Naidoo and Others v National Director of Public Prosecutions and Another(CCT 112/10) [2011] ZACC 24
  141. Ramabele v The State; Msimango v The State[2020] ZACC 22
  142. Ramesa Johannes Rathebe v The State(1571/2024) [2025] ZASCA 73 (30 May 2025)
  143. Rammbuda v The State(156/14) [2014] ZASCA 146 (26 September 2014)
  144. Ramoba v The State(1301/2016) [2017] ZASCA 74 (1 June 2017)
  145. Ramthal v The State(704/2023) [2024] ZASCA 124 (13 September 2024)
  146. Ramulifho v The State(413/12) [2012] ZASCA 202 (30 November 2012)
  147. Ranganai Samhembere v The StateHH 331-19, B 605/19
  148. Raphael Machongo v The State(20344/14) [2014] ZASCA 179 (21 November 2014)
  149. Raphael Madombwe v The StateHH 45-2002, CA 477/01
  150. Raphael Masuku and Sindiso Ncube and Mlobisi Evans Nyathi v The StateHB 114/21, HCA 27/18
  151. Ravele v S(20079/14) [2014] ZASC 118 (19 September 2014)
  152. Raymond Daniel de Villiers v The State(996/2021) [2023] ZASCA 83 (31 May 2023)
  153. Raymond Daniel De Villiers v The State and Regional Magistrate D M Soomaroo(20732/14) [2016] ZASCA 38 (24 March 2016)
  154. Raymond Gombedza v The StateHB 129/18; HCA 71/16
  155. Reajin Enterprises (Private) Limited v Prosecutor General and OthersHH 683-25, HCH 5220/25
  156. Reason Chakumhara v The StateHH 700-14; CA 608/13; CRB NO. R245/10
  157. Reggies Nazare v The StateNot provided - High Court of Zimbabwe, Harare, 8 November 2011
  158. Regis Kamwaya v The StateHH 391-13, B 857/13
  159. Remember Moyo and Gilbert Moyo v The StateJudgment No. HB 26/2002, Case No. HCB 18/2002
  160. Remember Moyo and Others v The StateS.C. 106/2002 (Crim. Appeal No. 317/2002)
  161. Reneal Allan Francis v The State(1301/2021) [2023] ZASCA 30 (28 March 2023)
  162. Renier Opperman and Dirk Johannes Opperman v The State(643/09) [2010] ZASCA 83 (31 May 2010)
  163. Renio Moyo v The State(848/18) [2018] ZASCA 157 (23 November 2018)
  164. Reuben Heslop v The State(216/05) [2006] ZASCA 22
  165. Reward Chivaura v Prosecutor-General of ZimbabweHH 979-15; HC 9069/15
  166. Richard Elton Nyasha v The StateHB 191/17, HC 880/17
  167. Richard Masendeke v The StateHH 577-21, CRB MTKP 545/20
  168. Richard Musurudzwa v The StateHH 369-19, CA 254/16, CRB R45/09
  169. Richmore Usayi v The StateHH 111/21, B1856/20, Ref Con 354/20, CRB R 845/15
  170. R.K. v I.K.[2024] ZAWCHC 306
  171. Robert Dombodzvuku and Arthur Shingai Mutasa v V Sithole N.O. and The Attorney-GeneralHH 174-2004, HC 482/04
  172. Robert Green and Bheki Mashaba v The State(008/06) [2006] ZASCA 3
  173. Robert Kweyunga Kwesiga and Sande Hilda Kwesiga v Prosecutor General and OthersSC 58/25, Civil Appeal No. SC 333/24
  174. Robert Martin Gumbura v The StateHH 231-14, B 346/14
  175. Robert Martin Gumbura v The StateSC 78/2014 (Civil Appeal No. SC 349/14)
  176. Robert Martin Gumbura v The StateHH 3/21 (B1725/20, B1892/20, REF CON 319/20, CA 110/14, CRB R899/13)
  177. Robert Martin Gumbura v The State; Blessing Makomborero Chiduke v The StateHH 63-21
  178. Robert Matshikwe, Magistrate, Stutterheim v Mbulelo Clement Erasmus MashiyaCase no: 102/2002
  179. Robert M Gumbura and 6 Others v Francis Mapfumo N.O and AnotherJudgment No. SC 10/22, Civil Appeal No. SC 333/19
  180. Robertson Khulekani Koti and Others v The StateHB 136/20, HCB 170/20 (XREF CRB 06-08/20)
  181. Rodrick Dube v T. Gwazemba N.O. and The StateJudgment No. HB 50/11, Case No. HCR 275/10
  182. Rodrick Madusise v The StateNot provided in judgment (Zimbabwean High Court, Harare, 17 and 21 August - year not specified)
  183. Rodwell Sibanda v The StateHB 158/22, HCB 161/22
  184. Roison Moyo & 3 Others v The StateSC 49/03 (Crim. Appeal No. 147/99)
  185. Rolston Pillay v The State(451/2022) [2023] ZASCA 113 (27 July 2023)
  186. Ronald Ngwerume and Ferris Sande v The StateHH 377-18, CA 584/15
  187. Ronald Roorai Sambo v The StateHH 209-2012 (High Court of Zimbabwe)
  188. Rosemary Chinjayani v Minister of Home Affairs and OthersHH 76-10, HC 2245/10
  189. Roy Leslie Bennett v The StateHIGH COURT OF ZIMBABWE, HARARE, 16 September 2009
  190. Ruby Charmaine Marais v The State(CCT 54/10) [2010] ZACC 16
  191. Rudolph v Minister of Safety and Security(380/2008) [2009] ZASCA 39 (31 March 2009)
  192. Rugnanan v The State(259/2018) [2020] ZASCA 166 (10 December 2020)
  193. Russel Wayne Labuschagne v The StateJudgment No. SC 21/03, Crim. Application No. 107/03
  194. Ryan Baglow v The State and Ignatius Mhere EsqHH 707-25; HCH 3303/22
  195. Ryan Ncube v The StateHB 174/25, R-HCBCR 4093/25
  196. Ryan Ncube v The StateHB 174/25; R-HCBCR 4093/25
  197. Sabelo Dan Cele v The State(681/2024) [2025] ZASCA 199 (19 December 2025)
  198. Sagren Perumal and Others v The National Director of Public Prosecutions(356/11) [2011] ZASCA 37 (29 March 2012)
  199. Said Mohammed v The State(605/10) [2011] ZASCA 98 (31 May 2011)
  200. Salatiel Moyo v The StateHB 211-16, HCA 99-14