Evidence cases

South African case law on Evidence, with full citations. 183 cases — page 1 of 1.

  1. Abdullah v The State(134/21) [2022] ZASCA 33 (31 March 2022)
  2. Admire Chikwayi v The StateHB 166/16; HCA 385/14
  3. Anderson Tachi v The StateHH 348-14, Case No. CA 486/12
  4. Andrew Barney August v The State(962/2022) [2023] ZASCA 170 (04 December 2023)
  5. Angelo Hammond v The StateCase number: 500/03
  6. Angirayi Sando v The StateHH 46-2007, CA 363/07
  7. Antonio Cesar Alves Dos Santos and Another v The State(726/07) [2010] ZASCA 73 (27 May 2010)
  8. Aranda Textile Mills (Pty) Ltd and Mzansi Blanket Supplies (Pty) Ltd v Competition Commission of South AfricaCAC Case No: 190/CAC/DEC20
  9. Balkwell v The State(315/06) [2007] ZASCA 91
  10. Bennie Machowa v The StateJudgment No. S.C. 14/99, Crim. Appeal No. 27/98
  11. Bongani Dlamini v The State; Vusi Dladla and Others v The State; The State v Mark David Joubert; The State v Jan Johannes Schietekat1999 (4) SA 623 (CC); 1999 (7) BCLR 771 (CC); CCT 21/98; CCT 22/98; CCT 2/99; CCT 4/99
  12. Bongi Biyela v The State(859/10) [2011] ZASCA 43 (29 March 2011)
  13. Botha v S(901/2016) [2017] ZASCA 148 (8 November 2017)
  14. Bukhosi Khuboni v The StateHB 346-17; HCA 12-17
  15. Button v The StateButton v The State (1491/2024) [2026] ZASCA 71 (13 May 2026)
  16. Canaan Sodindo Banana v The StateJudgment No. S.C. 41/2000, Crim. Appeal No. 12/99
  17. Christopher Mangisi v The StateHB 8-16; HCA 105-13
  18. Clifford Masuku v The StateHB 116-18 (HCA 430/12)
  19. Combrink v The State(471/10) [2011] ZASCA 116 (23 June 2011)
  20. Condy Mawela & Another v The State(377/2021) [2022] ZASCA 18 (16 February 2022)
  21. Constantine Pasvani v The StateJudgment No. HB 80/11, Case No. HCA 200/08, CRB REG 70/07
  22. Cornick & Kinnear v The State(409/06) [2007] ZASCA 14
  23. Daniël Johannes Stephanus van der Bank v The State(245/2015) [2015] ZASCA 10 (09 March 2016)
  24. Desmond Banda v The StateHH 70-15, CA 25/10, CRB 302-5/09
  25. Dingaani Thomas Mbondiya v Christon ChiridzaHH 516-25; HCH 1994/23
  26. Director of Public Prosecutions (Gauteng Division) v Thato Molefe and Another(417/2024) [2025] ZASCA 67 (26 May 2025)
  27. Edmore Mariga v The StateHH 295-16, CA 814/14, CRB R774/14
  28. Edmund Gugulethu Mzizi v The State[2009] ZASCA 32
  29. Ellen Vheremu v Sergeant Maruza and Sergeant Juru and Commissioner General of Police and Minister of Home AffairsHH 404-13, HC 7274/10
  30. Elliot Mlauzi v The Nomination Officer, Nomination Court for Chipinge Rural District Council and Zimbabwe Electoral CommissionECH 2-18; EC 04/18 (Electoral Court of Zimbabwe, 26 June, 2 and 9 July 2018)
  31. Fanie Archibold Ndimande v The State(248/2018) [2019] ZASCA 132 (30 September 2019)
  32. Fidelis Davira v The StateJudgment No. HB 81/14, Case No. HCA 411/11, X REF HCB 06/12, CRB No. REG 124/11
  33. Firstrand Bank Limited v Siegfried Venter(829/11) [2012] ZASCA 117
  34. Garry Bell v The StateHB 06/26; HCBCR 3396-25
  35. Geallal Raghubar v The State(148/12) [2012] ZASCA 188 (30 November 2012)
  36. George Parkin v Guardian Security Services (Private) LimitedS.C. 130/99 (Civil Appeal No. 171/98)
  37. Hammond v State164 [2007] SCA (RSA) [Case No: 320/07]
  38. Ibex RSA Holdco Limited and Another v Tiso Blackstar Group (Pty) Ltd and Others[2024] ZASCA 166 (Case no 862/2022)
  39. ICM v The State(692/2021) [2022] ZASCA 108 (15 July 2022)
  40. Industrial Development Corporation of SA (Pty) Ltd v Dale Clifford SilverCase No 419/2001
  41. Isaac Ndlovu v The StateJudgment No. 90/11, Case No. HCA 60/11, CRB REG 180/06
  42. Isaac Tapfuma Tafirenyika v The StateHH441-13, CA 477/11, CRB R 241/05
  43. Jabulane Billyboy Sithole v The StateCase no: 183/2002
  44. Jansen v The StateCase No: 236/2015 [2016] ZASCA (133) (29 September 2016)
  45. Jason Thomas Rohde v The State(815/2019) [2021] ZASCA 134 (5 October 2021)
  46. John Sithole v The StateHB 249/16; HCA 269/14
  47. Joseph Marshal Stuart v National Railways of ZimbabweHB 122/18
  48. Kagiso Howard Maleka v The StateCase no: 408/04
  49. Key v The Attorney General, Cape of Good Hope Provincial Division and AnotherCCT 21/94, 1996 (4) SA 187 (CC)
  50. Khumbulani Khabo v The StateJudgment No. HB 74/14, Case No. HCA 484/12, CRB REGIONAL 91/12
  51. Klaas Sebetlela Monageng v The State(590/06) [2008] ZASCA 129 (01 October 2008)
  52. Koos Stevens v The StateCase no: 417/03
  53. Kotzè v The State(429/08) [2009] ZASCA 93
  54. Kumbirai San'anza v The StateHH 590-16, CA 537/14
  55. Lawrence Machara v The StateJudgment No. HB 179/14, Case No. HCA 357/12
  56. Lefu Jantjie Bakane v The State(1180/2016) [2017] ZASCA 182 (5 December 2017)
  57. Lentikile Michael Mocumi v The State(323/2015) [2015] ZASCA 201 (2 December 2015)
  58. Lephat Zulu v National Railways of ZimbabweHB 250/21, HC 2411/18
  59. LexisNexis South Africa (Pty) Ltd v The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development(1018/2024) ZASCA 181 (01 December 2025)
  60. Listerfill Enterprises (Pvt) Limited v Officer in Charge Mutare ZRP (Criminal Investigations)HB 253/21, HC 746/21
  61. Lubando v The State(347/2015) [2016] ZASCA 4 (1 March 2016)
  62. Luthuli v The State(1049/2013) [2014] ZASCA 164
  63. Luvuyo Wapi v The StateCA &R 11/2023 (unreported, Eastern Cape Division, Bhisho, 8 April 2025)
  64. Mabaso v The State(677/2020) [2021] ZASCA 98 (09 July 2021)
  65. Makomborero Haruzivishe v The StateHH 663-22, CA 78/21, CRB 1694/20
  66. Malherbe v S(1182/2018) [2019] ZASCA 169 (29 November 2019)
  67. Maliga v The State(543/13) [2014] ZASCA 161
  68. Mana v The State(201/2008) [2008] ZASCA 88 (11 September 2008)
  69. Mandla Mishack Mlimo v The State(454/2007) [2008] ZASCA 7 (18 March 2008)
  70. Margaret Katsokore v The StateHH 62-21, CA 813/17
  71. Mark Anthony Morgan v The State(271/2008) [2008] ZASCA 147 (27 November 2008)
  72. Masango and Another v The State(203/2022) [2024] ZASCA 98 (14 June 2024)
  73. Mataranyika Nemukuyu v StateHH 102-09, CA 742/08
  74. Mavangwana v State(379/2009) [2010] ZASCA 43 (31 March 2010)
  75. Mazina v The State(494/2016) [2017] ZASCA 22 (24 March 2017)
  76. [MEDIA SUMMARY] Burger v The StateJudgment delivered 12 March 2010 (SCA)
  77. Mkandla Tours and Transport v Uniquip (Pvt) Ltd and AnotherJudgment No. HB 38/13, Case No. HC 2364/10
  78. M M v The State(542/11) [2012] ZASCA 5
  79. Mngomezulu v National Director of Public Prosecutions(338/06) [2007] ZASCA 129
  80. Mohamed Joonaid Mia and Raymond Howell v The State(344/2007) [2008] ZASCA 117 (26 September 2008)
  81. Mokoele v The StateMokoele v The State (776/2018) [2026] ZASCA 57 (22 April 2026)
  82. Moloi v Road Accident Fund[2026] ZASCA 13
  83. Morrison Mafa v Hwange Local Board and OthersHB 182/25; HCBC 318/25
  84. Mphanama v The State[2022] ZASCA 11 (24 January 2022)
  85. Mr Mbozvi v Chengetai SidhunaHMA 21/19; CIV A 45/18
  86. Muchihwande Forbes Sithole v The StateHH 260/18, CA 428/16, REF CRB NO. BTB 508/16
  87. Mudau v The State(1148/2016) [2017] ZASCA 34 (29 March 2017)
  88. Munyaradzi Kereke v Francis Maramwidze N.O.HH 374-19, CA 504/16, REF CRB R46/16
  89. M V H Viveiros v The StateCase Number 75/98 (SCA) [2000]
  90. National Credit Regulator v First Group Investment Holdings (Pty) Ltd and Another(475/2024) [2026] ZASCA 67 (11 May 2026)
  91. Naude and Another v The State(488/10) [2010] ZASCA 138 (16 November 2010)
  92. Nduna v The State(076/10) [2010] ZASCA 120 (30 September 2010)
  93. Nedzamba v The State2013] ZASCA 69 (Case No: 911/2012)
  94. Nelson Padzinorima v Charles NzumaJudgment No S.C. 17/2002, Civil Appeal No 327/2000
  95. Ngcamu v The State(665/09) [2010] ZASCA 70 (26 May 2010)
  96. Nobert Katerere v Standard Chartered Bank Zimbabwe LtdJudgment No. HB 10/12, Case No. HC 1842/06
  97. Nomatter Goliath and Fanuel Mbewe v The StateHH 33-13, CA 219/09, Ref CRB 3192-3/08
  98. N P Nonyane v The State(256/05) [2006] ZASCA 23
  99. Ntombizodwa Tshuma v The StateJudgment No. HB113/14, Case No. HCA 459/13
  100. Nxumalo v The State(450/2008) [2009] ZASCA 113 (23 September 2009)
  101. Nyabo v The State(327/07) [2008] ZASCA 150 (27 November 2008)
  102. Nzima Moyo v The StateHB 58/10, Case No. HCA 282/07
  103. Olex Mamoche v The StateHH 80-15, CA 573/12, CRB 604/12
  104. Owen Floyd Appels v The State(303/07) [2007] ZASCA 151
  105. Patrick Chifamba v Casper MerinyoHH 3-2002; HC 11825/2000
  106. Patrick Madhume v The StateHH 03-15, CRB 109/14
  107. Patrick Mutodi v Minister of Home Affairs and OthersHH 260-22, HC 1791/21
  108. Petros Dumisane Jwara v The State(916/2013) [2015] ZASCA 33 (25 March 2015)
  109. Petrus Liebenberg v The StateCase No 156/03 (unreported)
  110. Petrus Themba Damgazela and Isaac Lingelile Mkhehlane v The State(633/09) [2010] ZASCA 69 (26 May 2010)
  111. P N J Viljoen v Die StaatSaaknommer: 286/02
  112. PriceWaterhouseCoopers Inc & others v National Potato Co-operative Ltd & another(451/12) [2015] ZASCA 2 (4 March 2015)
  113. Qhinga v State(1327/2016) [2017] ZASCA 149
  114. Rabson Matimbire v The StateJudgment No. HB 129/12, Case No. HCA 35/11
  115. Reason Chakumhara v The StateHH 700-14; CA 608/13; CRB NO. R245/10
  116. Rolston Pillay v The State(451/2022) [2023] ZASCA 113 (27 July 2023)
  117. Rugnanan v The State(259/2018) [2020] ZASCA 166 (10 December 2020)
  118. Sekoala v The State(579/2022) [2024] ZASCA 18 (21 February 2024)
  119. Shamdutt Singh and Others v The State(862/2015) [2016] ZASCA 37
  120. Shaoling Chen v The StateHH 69-15, CA 59/14, CRB 11055/13
  121. Shelter Chimusaru v The StateHH 455/17, CA 702/13
  122. Shilakwe v The State(614/10) [2011] ZASCA 104 (1 June 2011)
  123. Simbarashe Gibson v The StateHH 64-13, CA 832/11
  124. Simon Chapuka v The StateHH 267-26; HCHCR 5165/25
  125. Standard Chartered Bank Zimbabwe Limited v Kedson NkomoS.C. 60/2002; Civil Appeal No 209/2001
  126. State v Mavinini(224/2008) [2008] ZASCA 166 (1 December 2008)
  127. S v Afrikaner[2024] ZAWCHC 174
  128. S v Charzen(344/05) [2006] ZASCA 6
  129. S v Jabulani John Ndlovu and OthersCASE NO: CC 90/2017 (High Court of South Africa, Eastern Cape Division, Grahamstown)
  130. S v Matome(565/11) [2012] ZASCA 14 (16 March 2012)
  131. S v Mbatha; S v PrinslooNot provided in the text; Constitutional Court case nos CCT 19/95 and CCT 35/95, judgment delivered 9 February 1996
  132. S v Tandwa(538/06) [2007] ZASCA 34
  133. Taco Kuiper v The StateS.C. 140/99; Crim. Appeal No. 808/97
  134. Takawira Nhaudzawanda v The StateHCC 6/26; HCCR 1457/25; REF CHNR 138/25
  135. Tarisayi Ziyambe v The StateHMA 29/19, CA 01/19, CRB CHR 138/18
  136. The Director of Public Prosecutions, Transvaal v Pieter Nicolaas Jacobus ViljoenCase No: 411/03, [2004] SCA (unreported, 2 December 2004)
  137. The Member of the Executive Council for Health of the Gauteng Provincial Government v C B M(1482/2024) [2026] ZASCA 80 (28 May 2026)
  138. The Sheriff for Zimbabwe v Edgar Chinyika and Stanley Farms (Pvt) LtdHH 679-19, HC 6572/19
  139. The State v Calvin MunorweiHMA10-26; HCMSCR1140-25
  140. The State v Canisio Tazvivinga and Chamunorwa NyanganiHH 27-2004
  141. The State v Captain KamupakeraHH 160-16, CRB BNR 21/16
  142. The State v Casper ManuwaHigh Court of Zimbabwe, Harare, 31 January and 2 February 2012 (unreported)
  143. The State v Douglas Chinyani and Chirembwe ChirembweHH 934-15, CRB 61/15
  144. The State versus Herbert Learnmore Chikiwa and Johane Kamudyariwa and Lawrence Makiwa Makosa and Given MushoreHH 498-22, CRB 107/15
  145. The State v Felix MuteveHH 234-22, CRB 9192/16
  146. The State v Foster ChisangoHH 241-16; CRB 62/16
  147. The State v Frank ChafausipoHCC12/26, HCCR62/26, Ref: KAR REG197/25
  148. The State v Godfrey Kabheki, Graciano Phiri and Paymore GandiHH 82-02, Crb 65-68/02
  149. The State v Goodhope MahachiHB 29-18; HC (CRB) 23/18; REDCLIFF CR 34/01/17
  150. The State v Juliet MuregaHMA 38-17 (Ref Case No HC [CRB] 65/17)
  151. The State v Kevin MoonsammyHB 325/17, HCAR 1727/17, CRB BYO R 112/16
  152. The State v Lovemore Kurotwi and Dominic MubaiwaNot provided (High Court of Zimbabwe, Harare, 11 September 2012 and 9 October 2012)
  153. The State v Lython MatheJudgment No. HB 105/11, Case No. Hwange 101/11
  154. The State v Madhinda Tawanda NjumbeNot provided in judgment text
  155. The State v Mathias MuzvondiwaHB 295/17; HC (CRB) 61/17
  156. The State v Michael NyamukondiwaHIGH COURT OF ZIMBABWE, HARARE, 11 September and 3 October 2012
  157. The State v Musekiwa TsokaHH 279-13, CRB RR 126/10
  158. The State v Petros NcubeHH 703-14; CRB Reg 10/2014
  159. The State v Previous NgwanzuraHH 162-16, CRB No. BNR 362/15
  160. The State v Shadreck SibandaHB 176/25; HCBCR 4273/25
  161. The State v Smart ShonhiwaHH 368-14, CRB 117/12
  162. The State v Sonny Nicholas Masera and OthersHH 50-2004
  163. The State v Stephen ZakeyHIGH COURT OF ZIMBABWE, HARARE, 20 MARCH 2012
  164. The State v Structor KhumaloHB 304/17, HC (CRB) 51/17
  165. The State v Tafadzwa Chiota and Ngonidzashe Chiota and Tonderai Chiota and Maxwell Chiota and Edmore ChiotaHH 864-15, CRB 26-30/15
  166. The State v Tafirei NdlovuHB 105/25, HCBCR 2306/25
  167. The State v Tapiwa MadyaHH 465-17, CRB No. 177/15
  168. The State v Tendai Kuderera and Leeford ZimbudziHH 449-22 CRB MUT 337-38/21
  169. The State v Valentine MarufuHH 699-14, CRB 12466/13
  170. The State v William SmokoHH 600-25, HCHCR 5349/25
  171. Thomas Amuvet Nyamimba v The StateHH 204-2002
  172. Tofie v The State(104/14) [2014] ZASCA 159 (1 October 2014)
  173. Transnet Limited v Newlyn Investments (Pty) Limited(553/09) [2011] ZASCA 44
  174. Venter v The State(779/2018) [2021] ZASCA 21 (18 March 2021)
  175. Vitalis Ndlovu v The StateJudgment No. HB 221/12, Case No. HCA 93/12, CRB REG 279/10
  176. Vusi Samuel Vilakazi v The State(636/2015) [2015] ZASCA 103 (15 June 2016)
  177. William Sivako v The StateHB 74/21; HCA 93/19
  178. Witcliff Muganhu v The StateSC 94/21 (Criminal Appeal No. SC 894/18)
  179. Y v The State(537/2018) [2020] ZASCA 42 (21 April 2020)
  180. Zimbabwe Revenue Authority v Stanford SitholeJudgment No. SC 92/25, Civil Appeal No. SC 211/25
  181. Zola Kenneth Gunqisa and Others v The State[2006] ZASCA 76
  182. Zuma and Two Others v The StateCCT/5/94
  183. Zürich v The State(42/09) [2009] ZASCA 108 (22 September 2009)