Criminal Procedure cases

South African case law on Criminal Procedure, with full citations. 1,878 cases — page 6 of 10.

  1. Nyaradzo Magwenzi v The StateHH 612-14; CA 1137/13; Ref XRB 290/13
  2. Nyasha Ngwerume v The StateHH 153-19, CON 264/18
  3. Nzimande v The State(600/09) [2010] ZASCA 80
  4. Obbridge Enterprises (Private) Limited v Detective Stanley Musekiwa N.O. and Commissioner General of the Zimbabwe Republic PoliceHH 200-2013, HC 3569/13
  5. Okah v S(19/2014) [2016] ZASCA 155 (3 October 2016)
  6. Oliver Mahlangu and Vusumuzi Mguni and Macdonald T. Majaya v The StateHB 140/22; HCB 168/22; 170/22 & 171/22
  7. Olivier v The State(318/09) [2010] ZASCA 48 (31 March 2010)
  8. Omega Manjera v The StateJudgment No. S.C. 71/98, Crim. Appeal No. 834/97
  9. Oricious Moyo v The StateHB 307-17, HCB 154/17, XREF BYO P 1829/17
  10. Oupa Stanley Maphanga v The State(607/2017) [2018] ZASCA 120
  11. Owen Chris Ngwenya v The StateHH 658-22, B1111/22, CRB MTK 893/22
  12. Owen Munodeyi v The StateJudgment No. HC 157/13, Case No. HCA 204/12
  13. Pakule and Tafeni v Minister of Safety and Security(440/10 & 439/10) [2011] ZASCA 107 (1 June 2011)
  14. Panashe Alitabu v The StateHCC 67/25; HCCR 1482/24; X REF-CHN CD 178/23
  15. Panashe Dean Tarubinga v The StateHB 201/21, HCB 312/21
  16. Papa Moses Mafaladiso and Others v The StateSaaknommer 13/2002 (Supreme Court of Appeal) - unreported but marked as RAPPORTEERBAAR
  17. Pardington Koti and Khulekani Robertson Koti v The StateJudgment No. HB 181/12, Case No. HCB 149/12 & 150/12
  18. Partson Goreraza v The StateHH251-13, B627/2013, CRB R998/2012
  19. Pasca Chipinda v The StateHH 426-25; HCHCR 2761/25
  20. Passenger Association of Zimbabwe and Bernard Marizani v The Commissioner General of Police N.O and OthersHH 339-21, HC 7472/20
  21. Patrice Somueni v The StateHMA 70-21; B 421-21; CRB KK 143-21 (High Court of Zimbabwe, Masvingo, 6 December 2021)
  22. Patricia Munyengeri v The StateHH 545-22; HACC (A) 5/22
  23. Patricia Sarewa v The StateHH 468-14, CRB B 869/14
  24. Patrick Dube v The State and Mr S Ndlovu (N.O)HB 88/20, HC 1470/19
  25. Patrick Dube v The State and S. Ndlovu (N.O)HB 144/25; HCBC 1470/19
  26. Patrick Dube v The State and S. Ndlovu N.O.HB 205/21; HC 1470/19
  27. Patrick Mapiye v Minister of Home Affairs and OthersHH 146-18, HC 4632/11
  28. Patrick Mutodi v Minister of Home Affairs and OthersHH 260-22, HC 1791/21
  29. Patrick Nhamo Njanike v The StateHH 306-15, CA 461/14, CRB MS 270/14
  30. Patson Nyamande and Dean W Bwanawasa v The StateHH 310-19, B 223/19
  31. Paul Abraham Janse van Rensburg and Others v The National Director of Public Prosecutions(75/06) [2007] ZASCA 23
  32. Pearson Kadzviti v The StateHH 322-22, CA 44/21, CRB HRE P 7763/14
  33. Percy Mugari v The StateHB 06/22; HCB 425/21
  34. Peter Chikumba and Grace Nyaradzai Pfumbidzai v The StateHH90-14; B221/14; B228/14; Ref CRB 1464-5/14
  35. 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)
  36. Peter Kawonde v Ms Kufa Provincial Magistrate and The Prosecutor GeneralHH 524-17, HC 6476/17
  37. Peter Makiwa v The Registrar of the High Court of Zimbabwe and Judicial Service CommissionHH 196-22, HC 399/21
  38. Peter Mashudu Nevilimadi v The State(545/13) [2014] ZASCA 41 (31 March 2014)
  39. Peter Michael Hitschmann v The StateHH 54-2006; CRB B319/06
  40. Peter Moyo v The StateHB 55/22; HCB 441/21
  41. Peter Mushipe and Master Katsanza and Killian Shonhiwatagarira and Vestor Maretekwa v The StateHH 649/15, CRB B605/15
  42. Petersen v The State(Case no 295/2021) [2023] ZASCA 26 (16 March 2023)
  43. Petronella Kagonye v The StateHH 657-22, HC B 112/22
  44. Petros Dumisane Jwara v The State(916/2013) [2015] ZASCA 33 (25 March 2015)
  45. Petrus Liebenberg v The StateCase No 156/03 (unreported)
  46. Phaahla v Minister of Justice and Correctional Services and Another (Tlhakanye Intervening)[2019] ZACC 18
  47. Phakane v The State(CCT 61/16) [2017] ZACC 44
  48. Phakula v Minister of Safety and Security(454/19) [2020] ZASCA 109 (23 September 2020)
  49. Phasha v Minister of Police(70/2016) [2017] ZASCA 006 (10 March 2017)
  50. Phatisani Nkala v The StateJudgment No. HB 235/12, Case No. HCA 316/12
  51. Phenyo Sethosa v The State(679/2023) [2024] ZASCA 172 (12 December 2024)
  52. Phephisani Mhlaba v The StateHH 650-15, CRB No. B608/15
  53. Philimon Mugijima v The StateHH 459-22, CA 313/19, CON 70/19, CRB MUR 43/17
  54. Phillip Murwira v The StateHH 263-15, CA 1067/13, CRB 466/13
  55. Phinias Ngarava v Nyasha Vitorini N.O. and The StateHH 124-20; HC 3251/19
  56. Phogole v The State(370/2023) [2024] ZASCA 54 (9 May 2025)
  57. Phumulani Sibanda and Others v The StateHB 82/19, HCA 151/19
  58. Phumulani Sibanda v The StateHB 266/21; HCB 377/21
  59. Piater v S(743/13) [2014] ZASCA 134 (25 September 2014)
  60. Pierre Roy Bridges v The State(478/07) [2007] ZASCA 98
  61. Pieter Cornelius De Klerk v The State(718/2022) [2023] ZASCA 172 (05 December 2023)
  62. Pieter Doorewaard and Another v The State(908/2019) [2020] ZASCA 155 (27 November 2020)
  63. Pieter Ettienne Jaftha v The State(687/2008) [2009] ZASCA 117 (25 September 2009)
  64. Pikirai Johannes v The StateHH 417-14, B755/14, Ref Case No. AGB758/14
  65. Pillay v The State(453/2015) [2016] ZASCA 26 (18 March 2016)
  66. Pisi Ndlovu (nee Nxumalo) v The StateJudgment No. HB 115/11, Case No. HCB 183/11
  67. Piteous Gwara v The Officer in Charge (Zimbabwe Republic Police Anti-Corruption Unit, Bulawayo) and DS Ngwenya No. 045898NHB 254/21, HC 441/21
  68. Pius Nyarumbwa and Austin Mharakurwa v The StateHMA 20-20, B 89-20, REF: B 84-20
  69. Plaatjies v Director of Public Prosecutions, Transvaal(043/2013) [2013] ZASCA 66 (27 May 2013)
  70. P N J Viljoen v Die StaatSaaknommer: 286/02
  71. P N v The State(828/13) [2014] ZASCA 24
  72. Polite Weza v The StateHB 27/22, HCA 03/20
  73. Polite Zimunya v The StateHMT 61-19; B 81/19
  74. Polonyfis v The Minister of Police(64/2010) [2011] ZASCA 26 (18 March 2011)
  75. Pompo Joseph Goqwana v The Minister of Safety and Security NO and Others(20668/14) [2015] ZASCA 186 (30 November 2015)
  76. Portia Manangazira v The StateHH 106/21; HACC (B) 5/2021; REF ACC 14/2021
  77. Potgieter v The State(20109/2014) [2015] ZASCA 15 (17 March 2015)
  78. Precious Dube v The StateHB 179/22; HCB 216/22
  79. Pretorius v The State(705/2019) [2020] ZASCA 47 (4 May 2020)
  80. Priccilar Vengesai v Hosea Mujaya N.O and National Prosecuting AuthorityHH 163-22, HACC 3758/19, Ref Case No. HC 7556/18
  81. Pride Maregere v The StateHH 385-22, CON 87/2022, CRB HRE R254/21
  82. Pride Masiyambiri v The StateHH 749-16, B 1052/16
  83. Prince Chokuwa and Charles Chokuwa v The StateHMA 53-20 CRB 06-07-20
  84. Prince Dube v The StateHCC51/25; HCCR518/25
  85. Prince Mutikani and Others v The StateHH 438-21; B 1609-21
  86. Prince Shiri v The StateHH 138-19, CON 18/19
  87. Prince Zvawanda v The State and Fadzai Mtombeni NOHH 457-17, HC 10244/14
  88. Priscah Mupfumira v The StateHH 556-19, B 1252/19
  89. Prophet v National Director of Public Prosecutions(CCT 56/05) [2006] ZACC 17
  90. 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
  91. Prosecutor General v Christian Community Life Assurance (Private) Limited and OthersHH 356-22, CA 173/21, CRB R688-91/19
  92. Prosecutor General v Converging Investments (Pvt) Ltd and OthersHH 546-21, CA 111/21, CRB R 635/19
  93. Prosecutor General v Daniel Kalira and OthersHH 12-26; HCHACC 19/23
  94. Prosecutor General Zimbabwe v Amos ChitungoHMT 7-22, CA 50/21 (Ref Case No. CRB MTS 515/20)
  95. Prosecutor General Zimbabwe v Justice Mphisa and OthersHMA 31-22; HC 203/20
  96. Prosper Rwodzi v The StateHB 187/21; HCB 102/21
  97. Ptrue Bothma v Petrus Arnoldus Els(CCT 21/09) [2009] ZACC 27
  98. Qaphelani Sikhosana v The StateHB 215/20, HCB 277/20
  99. Qhinga v State(1327/2016) [2017] ZASCA 149
  100. Qhubani Ncube v The StateHB 198/21; HCA 13/20
  101. Rabi Lucas v The StateHH 105-18, B 165/18
  102. Rabson Matimbire v The StateJudgment No. HB 129/12, Case No. HCA 35/11
  103. Raduvha v Minister of Safety and Security and Another[2016] ZACC 24
  104. Rajan Naidoo and Others v National Director of Public Prosecutions and Another(CCT 112/10) [2011] ZACC 24
  105. Ramabele v The State; Msimango v The State[2020] ZACC 22
  106. Ramesa Johannes Rathebe v The State(1571/2024) [2025] ZASCA 73 (30 May 2025)
  107. Rammbuda v The State(156/14) [2014] ZASCA 146 (26 September 2014)
  108. Ramoba v The State(1301/2016) [2017] ZASCA 74 (1 June 2017)
  109. Ramthal v The State(704/2023) [2024] ZASCA 124 (13 September 2024)
  110. Ramulifho v The State(413/12) [2012] ZASCA 202 (30 November 2012)
  111. Ranganai Samhembere v The StateHH 331-19, B 605/19
  112. Raphael Machongo v The State(20344/14) [2014] ZASCA 179 (21 November 2014)
  113. Raphael Madombwe v The StateHH 45-2002, CA 477/01
  114. Raphael Masuku and Sindiso Ncube and Mlobisi Evans Nyathi v The StateHB 114/21, HCA 27/18
  115. Ravele v S(20079/14) [2014] ZASC 118 (19 September 2014)
  116. Raymond Daniel de Villiers v The State(996/2021) [2023] ZASCA 83 (31 May 2023)
  117. Raymond Daniel De Villiers v The State and Regional Magistrate D M Soomaroo(20732/14) [2016] ZASCA 38 (24 March 2016)
  118. Raymond Gombedza v The StateHB 129/18; HCA 71/16
  119. Reajin Enterprises (Private) Limited v Prosecutor General and OthersHH 683-25, HCH 5220/25
  120. Reason Chakumhara v The StateHH 700-14; CA 608/13; CRB NO. R245/10
  121. Reggies Nazare v The StateNot provided - High Court of Zimbabwe, Harare, 8 November 2011
  122. Regis Kamwaya v The StateHH 391-13, B 857/13
  123. Remember Moyo and Gilbert Moyo v The StateJudgment No. HB 26/2002, Case No. HCB 18/2002
  124. Remember Moyo and Others v The StateS.C. 106/2002 (Crim. Appeal No. 317/2002)
  125. Reneal Allan Francis v The State(1301/2021) [2023] ZASCA 30 (28 March 2023)
  126. Renier Opperman and Dirk Johannes Opperman v The State(643/09) [2010] ZASCA 83 (31 May 2010)
  127. Renio Moyo v The State(848/18) [2018] ZASCA 157 (23 November 2018)
  128. Reuben Heslop v The State(216/05) [2006] ZASCA 22
  129. Reward Chivaura v Prosecutor-General of ZimbabweHH 979-15; HC 9069/15
  130. Richard Elton Nyasha v The StateHB 191/17, HC 880/17
  131. Richard Masendeke v The StateHH 577-21, CRB MTKP 545/20
  132. Richard Musurudzwa v The StateHH 369-19, CA 254/16, CRB R45/09
  133. Richmore Usayi v The StateHH 111/21, B1856/20, Ref Con 354/20, CRB R 845/15
  134. Robert Dombodzvuku and Arthur Shingai Mutasa v V Sithole N.O. and The Attorney-GeneralHH 174-2004, HC 482/04
  135. Robert Green and Bheki Mashaba v The State(008/06) [2006] ZASCA 3
  136. Robert Kweyunga Kwesiga and Sande Hilda Kwesiga v Prosecutor General and OthersSC 58/25, Civil Appeal No. SC 333/24
  137. Robert Martin Gumbura v The StateHH 231-14, B 346/14
  138. Robert Martin Gumbura v The StateSC 78/2014 (Civil Appeal No. SC 349/14)
  139. Robert Martin Gumbura v The StateHH 3/21 (B1725/20, B1892/20, REF CON 319/20, CA 110/14, CRB R899/13)
  140. Robert Martin Gumbura v The State; Blessing Makomborero Chiduke v The StateHH 63-21
  141. Robert Matshikwe, Magistrate, Stutterheim v Mbulelo Clement Erasmus MashiyaCase no: 102/2002
  142. Robert M Gumbura and 6 Others v Francis Mapfumo N.O and AnotherJudgment No. SC 10/22, Civil Appeal No. SC 333/19
  143. Robertson Khulekani Koti and Others v The StateHB 136/20, HCB 170/20 (XREF CRB 06-08/20)
  144. Rodrick Dube v T. Gwazemba N.O. and The StateJudgment No. HB 50/11, Case No. HCR 275/10
  145. Rodrick Madusise v The StateNot provided in judgment (Zimbabwean High Court, Harare, 17 and 21 August - year not specified)
  146. Rodwell Sibanda v The StateHB 158/22, HCB 161/22
  147. Roison Moyo & 3 Others v The StateSC 49/03 (Crim. Appeal No. 147/99)
  148. Rolston Pillay v The State(451/2022) [2023] ZASCA 113 (27 July 2023)
  149. Ronald Ngwerume and Ferris Sande v The StateHH 377-18, CA 584/15
  150. Ronald Roorai Sambo v The StateHH 209-2012 (High Court of Zimbabwe)
  151. Rosemary Chinjayani v Minister of Home Affairs and OthersHH 76-10, HC 2245/10
  152. Roy Leslie Bennett v The StateHIGH COURT OF ZIMBABWE, HARARE, 16 September 2009
  153. Ruby Charmaine Marais v The State(CCT 54/10) [2010] ZACC 16
  154. Rudolph v Minister of Safety and Security(380/2008) [2009] ZASCA 39 (31 March 2009)
  155. Rugnanan v The State(259/2018) [2020] ZASCA 166 (10 December 2020)
  156. Russel Wayne Labuschagne v The StateJudgment No. SC 21/03, Crim. Application No. 107/03
  157. Ryan Baglow v The State and Ignatius Mhere EsqHH 707-25; HCH 3303/22
  158. Ryan Ncube v The StateHB 174/25, R-HCBCR 4093/25
  159. Ryan Ncube v The StateHB 174/25; R-HCBCR 4093/25
  160. Sabelo Dan Cele v The State(681/2024) [2025] ZASCA 199 (19 December 2025)
  161. Sagren Perumal and Others v The National Director of Public Prosecutions(356/11) [2011] ZASCA 37 (29 March 2012)
  162. Said Mohammed v The State(605/10) [2011] ZASCA 98 (31 May 2011)
  163. Salatiel Moyo v The StateHB 211-16, HCA 99-14
  164. Salzmann: Siegfried Ernst v The State(755/18) [2019] ZASCA 145 (13 November 2019)
  165. Samantha Mashiri v The StateJudgment No. HB 109/11, Case No. HCB 170/11
  166. SA Metal & Machinery Co (Pty) Ltd v The State(398/09) [2010] ZASCA 81 (28 May 2010)
  167. Samson Ruturi v The StateHH 31-03, Crb B169/03
  168. Samson Ruturi v The StateHH 31-03 Crb B169/03
  169. Samson Shonisani Ralukukwe v The State(98/05) [2006] ZASCA 64
  170. Sam Togarepi v The StateHB 155/16; HCA 496A/12
  171. Sangulani Chikumbutso v The StateHH 803-18, B 1573/18, CRB HRP 13327/18
  172. Savoi and Others v National Director of Public Prosecutions and Another[2014] ZACC 5
  173. Sayed v The State(530/2017) [2017] ZASCA 156 (24 November 2017)
  174. Scholtz v The National Director of Public Prosecutions(69/2018) [2019] ZASCA 136 (1 October 2019)
  175. Schoombee and Another v The State[2016] ZACC 50
  176. Secretary of the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Allegations of State Capture, Corruption and Fraud in the Public Sector including Organs of State v Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Zuma[2021] ZACC 2
  177. Seedat v S(731/2015) [2016] ZASCA 153 (03 October 2016)
  178. Seedat Yunus Fakir Ibrahim v The StateHH 294-15
  179. Sekoala v The State(579/2022) [2024] ZASCA 18 (21 February 2024)
  180. Selli v The State(220/15) [2015] ZASCA 173 (26 November 2015)
  181. Senkhane v The State(300/10) [2011] ZASCA 94 (31 May 2011)
  182. Senwedi v The State[2021] ZACC 12
  183. Sergeant Nhodza R. 049759A v The Trial Officer (Superintendent Ndlovu) and The Commissioner General of PoliceHB 85-18, HC 1761/17
  184. Sewnarain v S(877/12) [2013] ZASCA 27 (25 March 2013)
  185. Shabalala and Five Others v The Attorney-General of the Transvaal; The Commissioner of South African PoliceCCT/23/94; 1995 (12) BCLR 1593 (CC); 1996 (1) SA 725 (CC)
  186. Shadreck Ndhlovu Chiduza Matare v The StateHH 07-14, B467/13
  187. Shamdutt Singh and Others v The State(862/2015) [2016] ZASCA 37
  188. Shame Mazhambe v The StateHH 694-15, B583/15
  189. Shane Jaipal v The StateCase CCT 21/04
  190. Shane Jaipal v The StateCase number 593/02
  191. Shange v S(613/2016) [2017] ZASCA 51 (2 May 2017)
  192. Shawn Palmer v The State(599/2016) [2017] ZASCA 107 (13 September 2017)
  193. Shelter Chimusaru v The StateHH 455/17, CA 702/13
  194. Shelton Musademba v The StateHH 81-20, B 56/20
  195. Shepherd Mugomeza and 15 Others v The StateHMA 30-22 (Ref B 135-22)
  196. Shephered Tavaruva and Mukoko Chingwe v The StateHH 328-15, CA 322/13, REF CASE CRB MS 208-9/13
  197. Sherpherd Chiwanza v The StateHH 129-26; HCHCR 1500/25
  198. Shilakwe v The State(614/10) [2011] ZASCA 104 (1 June 2011)
  199. Shingirai Watch v The StateHH 827-18, B 1466/18
  200. Shoko Lovemore v The StateHH 359-15, B 28/15