Sentencing cases

South African case law on Sentencing, with full citations. 829 cases — page 2 of 5.

  1. Leeman Mbano v The StateHB 90/19; HCA 21/18
  2. Legoa, Michael v The StateCase no: 33/2002
  3. Lesiba Simon Kekana v The State(37/2018) [2018] ZASCA 148 (31 October 2018)
  4. Levison Sithole v The StateSC 16/07; Judgment No SC 16/07; Criminal Appeal No. 170/05
  5. Liberty Magureyi v The StateHH 748-16, B 1217/16, Ref Case No. CA 718/16
  6. Liberty Mutetwa v The StateHH 202-15, CA 405/10, CRB MRD 137/10
  7. Lichtenstein v S(1094/2015) [2016] ZASCA 132 (29 September 2016)
  8. Li Meng Heng v The StateHH 441-14, CA 32/13, CRB R790/12
  9. Livanje v The State(378/2018) [2019] ZASCA 126 (27 September 2019)
  10. Lizard Sibanda v The StateHB 195/16; HCA 233/15
  11. Lorenzi v The State(1171/2023) [2025] ZASCA 58 (13 May 2025)
  12. Lucky Thomas Khumalo v The State(723/2020) [2022] ZASCA 39 (04 April 2022)
  13. Lulamile Stunga v The StateCase No.: CA & R 155/2024 (unreported)
  14. Lungisani Brian Botsotso Nxele v The State(271/19) [2020] ZASCA 6 (12 March 2020)
  15. Lyson Muyambo and Others v The StateHH 134-19, CA 653/16
  16. Lyton Chikomba v The StateHMT 58-21; CA 6/21
  17. Maake v Director of Public Prosecutions(481/09) [2010] ZASCA 51 (31 March 2010)
  18. Mabena v The State(709/22) [2024] ZASCA 89 (7 June 2024)
  19. Mabunda v The State(765/12) [2013] ZASCA 30
  20. Magasela v The State(1257/2023) [2025] ZASCA 08 (31 January 2025)
  21. Major Mhlanga v The StateJudgment No. HB 135/10, Case No. HCB 158/10
  22. Makatu v State(245/05) [2006] ZASCA 70
  23. Makgatho v S(732/12) [2013] ZASCA 34
  24. Makhudu v The StateCase No: 208/01
  25. Maleka v The State(1209/2017) [2018] ZASCA 114 (18 September 2018)
  26. Malvern Simon v The StateHH 336-19, CA 327/17
  27. Mambo v The State(143/01) [2006] ZASCA 74
  28. Mandla Mkombo v The StateHB 140/10 (Case No. HCA 163/08)
  29. Mapande v S(046/10) [2010] ZASCA 119 (29 September 2010)
  30. Maria Petronella Scheepers v The StateCase no: 158/05
  31. Marota v The State(300/15) [2015] ZASCA 130 (28 September 2015)
  32. Maroulis v The State(240/2008) [2008] ZASCA 161 (27 November 2008)
  33. Martha Susanna Broodryk v The State(959/2016) [2017] ZASCA 62 (29 May 2017)
  34. Mary Sithole and Notice Vengai v The StateHH 54-15, CA 1387/13, CRB 10474-75/13
  35. Mary Sithole and Notice Vengai v The StateHH 501-13, B 1121/13
  36. Maseola v The State(506/09) [2010] ZASCA 37 (30 March 2010)
  37. Masimba Mbaya and Samson Raisi v The StateJudgment No. SC 23/10, Crim. Appeal No. 201/05
  38. Masimba Mbaya and Samson Raisi v The StateJudgment No. SC 23/10; Crim. Appeal No. 201/05
  39. Mathebula Daniel v The StateCase No: A235/16 (Gauteng Division, Johannesburg)
  40. Mavis Xaba and Joseph Zondo v The StateCase Number: 211/04 (SCA)
  41. Maxwell Douglas Nyikadzino v The StateHB 153/17, HCA 112/16
  42. Mbembe Porusingazi v The StateSC 63/07 (Judgment No. SC 63/07, Crim Appeal No. 119/06)
  43. Mbulelo v The State(148/2019) [2019] ZASCA 154 (26 November 2019)
  44. McLaggan v The State(084/13) [2013] ZASCA 92
  45. MDT v The State(548/2013) [2014] ZASCA 15 (20 March 2014)
  46. [MEDIA SUMMARY] Khoza & another v The State(1267/2017) [2018] ZASCA 133 (28 September 2018)
  47. Mehluli Dube and Abel Mpofu v The StateCA 87-19; HMA 12-21 (High Court of Zimbabwe)
  48. M E Makhudu v Director of Public ProsecutionsCase number: 135/2000
  49. Memory Museza v The StateHH 440-2013, B824/13
  50. Memory Mushando Magida v The StateCase no: 515/04
  51. Mendison Dube v The StateJudgment No. 39/2012, Case No. HCB 318/11, Ref CRB MBE 148/11
  52. Methuseli Gumbo and Wellington Gumbo v The StateJudgment No. 96/11, Case No. 83-4/11
  53. Mfana Ignitius Kubai v The State(923/2023) [2024] ZASCA 123 (30 August 2024)
  54. Mhlongo v The State(140/16) [2016] ZASCA 152 (3 October 2016)
  55. Michael Goodluck Nleya v The StateJudgment No. 46/14, Criminal Appeal No. SC 169/13
  56. Michael Jambawo v The StateHH 191-15, B 95/15, REF CRB 8068/13
  57. Michael John v The StateHH 637-14, CA 809/13, CRB R441/13
  58. Michael Peter Hitshmann v The StateJudgment No. 22/11, Civil Appeal No. 154/07
  59. Michele v S(477/2008) [2009] ZASCA 116
  60. Milton Chigiya v The StateHB 09/19, HCA 51/17
  61. Milton Zwane & others v The State(1296/2016) [2017] ZASCA 179 (1 December 2017)
  62. Mkhize v S(390/18) [2019] ZASCA 56 (1 April 2019)
  63. Mkhize v The State(16/2013) [2014] ZASCA 52 (14 April 2014)
  64. Mmereki Welcome Mathekga and Johannes Thulani Mngomezulu v The State(717/2019) [2020] ZASCA 77 (30 June 2020)
  65. Mndebele v S(173/2015) [2016] ZASCA 7 (3 March 2016)
  66. Modrick Matiki v The StateHB 71-17, HCA 09-17
  67. Mohlaloga v The State(1028/2023 and 1112/2023) [2025] ZASCA 115 (8 August 2025)
  68. Molefe Pius Morebudi v The StateCase Number: 547/98 (Supreme Court of Appeal, 26 November 1999)
  69. Molefe v The State(676/18) [2018] ZASCA 162 (28 November 2018)
  70. Moloto v The State(1546/2024) [2025] ZASCA 169 (12 November 2025)
  71. Monye v The State(107/2016) [2016] ZASCA 111 (02 September 2016)
  72. Morné Ricardo Bull and André Maart v The State; Laston Chavulla and Others v The State221/2000 (SCA) - Heard 21 & 23 August 2001
  73. Moses Joni v The StateHH 902-15; B 951/15
  74. Moses Tshoga v The State(635/2016) [2016] ZASCA 205 (15 December 2016)
  75. Moshidi Danny Leshilo v The State(345/2019) [2020] ZASCA 98 (8 September 2020)
  76. Moshina Essop v The State(31/2016) [2016] ZASCA 114 (12 September 2016)
  77. Mphokuhle Ncube v The StateJudgment No. HB 31/11, Case No. 103/10
  78. Msimango v The State(698/2017) [2017] ZASCA 181 (01 December 2017)
  79. M.S.M. (A Juvenile) v The StateJudgment No. HB 225/12, Case No. CRB 101/12
  80. Mthembu v The State(525/2019) [2019] ZASCA 160 (28 November 2019)
  81. Mthokozisi Mhlophe v The StateHB 143/17; HCA 97/16
  82. Muller, Stephanus Daniël Petrus v The State(236/05) [2006] ZASCA 41
  83. Munyaradzi Gwisai & 5 Ors v The StateHB90/11 (High Court of Zimbabwe)
  84. Munyaradzi Mapeture v The StateHH 547-16, CA 346/15
  85. Mustaf Limu and Others v The StateHH 206/15, Case CA 14/14, Ref: CRB D 414-7/13
  86. M v The State(CCT 53/06) [2007] ZACC 18
  87. Naidoo and Two Others v The StateCase No: 321/2001
  88. Nazier Ahmed Tiry and Others v The State(52/2018) [2020] ZASCA 137 (29 October 2020)
  89. Ndlovu v S[2017] ZASCA 26 (27 March 2017)
  90. Ndlovu v The State[2017] ZACC 19
  91. Nel v The State(708/2023) ZASCA 89 (12 June 2025)
  92. Netshivhodza Ndivhuwo Calvin v The State(962/2013) [2014] ZASCA 145 (26 September 2014)
  93. Never Mura v The StateHH 50-19, CA 793/16
  94. Never Soza v The StateHCC 7/26; HCCR 1359/25
  95. Nevhutalu v The State(692/12) [2013] ZASCA 44 (28 March 2013)
  96. Nhlapo v The State(835/2021) [2022] ZASCA 125 (26 September 2022)
  97. Nhlapo v The State(933/2020) [2022] ZASCA 72 (25 May 2022)
  98. Nicholas Ncube v The StateJudgment No SC 35/14, Criminal Appeal No SC 319/13
  99. Nieuwenhuizen v S(20339/14) [2015] ZASCA 90 (29 May 2015)
  100. Nkosiyabo Ndzombane v The StateSC 77/14; Criminal Appeal No. SC 240/13
  101. Nkululeko Sibanda v The StateHB 28/22 (HCA 27/20)
  102. Nndateni v The State(959/13) [2014] ZASCA 122 (19 September 2014)
  103. Noel Nkomo v The StateHH 276-22, HC 130/13
  104. Ntaka v The State(469/2007) [2008] ZASCA 30
  105. Nthabalala v The State(829/13) [2014] ZASCA 28 (28 March 2014)
  106. Nurullah Mia v The State(604/08) [2009] ZASCA 47 (22 May 2009)
  107. Nyasha Mungwashu v The StateHMT 57-19; CA 17/19
  108. Obvious Mlauzi v The StateHB 378/17, HCB 184/17
  109. Olex Mamoche v The StateHH 80-15, CA 573/12, CRB 604/12
  110. Oliver Kandiyado v The StateHMT 35-19; CA 15/18
  111. Olivier v The State(318/09) [2010] ZASCA 48 (31 March 2010)
  112. Osten Machingambi v The StateHH 134-2004, CA 230/04
  113. Oswald Dissel v The State(598/2006) [2007] ZASCA 125
  114. Oswell Ndoro v The StateHIGH COURT OF ZIMBABWE, HARARE, 17 AND 24 MAY AND 19 DECEMBER 2012
  115. Owen Munodeyi v The StateJudgment No. HC 157/13, Case No. HCA 204/12
  116. Pardon Musarurwa v The StateHH 457-13, CA 439/13
  117. Patrick Vusimuzi Ncgobo v The State(1344/2016) [2018] ZASCA 06 (23 February 2018)
  118. Pauline Moyo v The StateJudgment No. HB 132/12, Case No. HCA 22/10
  119. Pepukai Chikono v The StateJudgment No. HB 178/13, Case No. 287/10
  120. Pesanai Madzinga v The StateJudgment No. HB 160/12, Case No. HCB 160/12, Xref No. HCA 208/12
  121. Peter Danger Konzo v The StateHH 233-15, CA 674/12, CRB 791/12
  122. Peter Mashudu Nevilimadi v The State(545/13) [2014] ZASCA 41 (31 March 2014)
  123. Peter Nsindane v The StateHB 161/17, HCA 04/15
  124. Petersen v The State(Case no 295/2021) [2023] ZASCA 26 (16 March 2023)
  125. Petrus Themba Damgazela and Isaac Lingelile Mkhehlane v The State(633/09) [2010] ZASCA 69 (26 May 2010)
  126. Pfungwa Mamvura v The StateSC 22/05 (Criminal Appeal No. 127/03)
  127. Phillip Bezuidenhout v The StateSC 122/02 (Zimbabwe)
  128. Phithela Mapule v The State(817/11) [2012] ZASCA 80 (30 May 2012)
  129. Piater v S(743/13) [2014] ZASCA 134 (25 September 2014)
  130. Pieter Cornelius De Klerk v The State(718/2022) [2023] ZASCA 172 (05 December 2023)
  131. Pieter Ettienne Jaftha v The State(687/2008) [2009] ZASCA 117 (25 September 2009)
  132. Plekenpol v The State(772/2015) [2016] ZASCA 171 (24 November 2016)
  133. P N v The State(828/13) [2014] ZASCA 24
  134. Pretorius v The State(145/2008) [2008] ZASCA 132 (26 November 2008)
  135. Prince Sibanda v The StateHB 168-18; HCB 110/18
  136. Professor Chiyangwa v The StateHB 37-16; HCA 131-14
  137. Qhubani Ncube v The StateHB 198/21; HCA 13/20
  138. Radebe v S(726/12) [2013] ZASCA 31 (27 March 2013)
  139. Ramdeo v Director of Public Prosecutions[2007] ZASCA 65
  140. Ramoba v The State(1301/2016) [2017] ZASCA 74 (1 June 2017)
  141. Ramokolo v The State(251/10) [2011] ZASCA 77
  142. Rantlai v The State(1178/2016) [2017] ZASCA 106 (13 September 2017)
  143. Rapholo Edwin Manyaka v The State(434/2020) [2022] ZASCA 21 (23 February 2022)
  144. Ravele v S(20079/14) [2014] ZASC 118 (19 September 2014)
  145. Raymond Daniel de Villiers v The State(996/2021) [2023] ZASCA 83 (31 May 2023)
  146. Raymond Zikhali v The StateHB 163-17, HCA 155-16, XREF GWANDA 723-16
  147. Reginah Gwendoline Kgafela v The StateCase No 429/2002 (SCA)
  148. Reneal Allan Francis v The State(1301/2021) [2023] ZASCA 30 (28 March 2023)
  149. Renier Opperman and Dirk Johannes Opperman v The State(643/09) [2010] ZASCA 83 (31 May 2010)
  150. Richard Elton Nyasha v The StateHB 191/17, HC 880/17
  151. Richman Sizwe Mlenze v The State(569/06) [2007] ZASCA 39
  152. Robert Chingaona v The StateJudgment No S.C. 105/2002; Crim. Appeal No 207/2001
  153. Robert Mugwanda v The StateS.C. 19/2002; Civil Appeal No 215/2001
  154. Robert Timothy Ten Ten v The StateS.C.82/2001 (Crim. Appeal No. 206/2001)
  155. Rodrick Dube v T. Gwazemba N.O. and The StateJudgment No. HB 50/11, Case No. HCR 275/10
  156. Roger Peterson and Adrian Quinton Hing v The StateSaaknommer: 374/99 (Hoogste Hof van Appèl)
  157. Rungire Mudzongachiso and Clever Mudzongachiso v The StateHH 248-21, CA 302/20, CRB KBA 308/20 & 310/20
  158. Sabelo Dan Cele v The State(681/2024) [2025] ZASCA 199 (19 December 2025)
  159. Salatiel Moyo v The StateHB 211-16, HCA 99-14
  160. Salzmann: Siegfried Ernst v The State(755/18) [2019] ZASCA 145 (13 November 2019)
  161. Sam Musonda v The StateHH371-13, B844-13
  162. Sam Ndlovu v The StateCase number: 75/2002
  163. Samson Abel v The StateHCC 65/25, HCCR 371/25, CHNR 60/23
  164. Samson Mawela Mudau v The State(764/12) [2012] ZASCA 56 (9 May 2013)
  165. Samson Mutero v The StateSC 53/18; Civil Appeal No SC 340/15
  166. Samuel Chinhovo v The StateHH 682-14, CA 1110/13
  167. Samuel Muunganirwa v The StateHB 46/11, Case No. HC 997/10
  168. Sanele Zondo v The State(541/11) [2012] ZASCA 27 (28 March 2012)
  169. Sarudzai Harry v The StateHH 36-22, CA 733/19
  170. Selli v The State(220/15) [2015] ZASCA 173 (26 November 2015)
  171. Senwedi v The State[2021] ZACC 12
  172. Shaun Packereysammy v The StateCase No: 048/2003
  173. Shawn Palmer v The State(599/2016) [2017] ZASCA 107 (13 September 2017)
  174. Sheryl Cwele & Frank Nabolisa v The State(671/11) [2012] ZASCA 155
  175. Shingirai Watch v The StateHH 827-18, B 1466/18
  176. Shubane v The State(073/14) [2014] ZASCA 148 (26 September 2014)
  177. Sibanyoni v The State(951/2019) [2020] ZASCA 93 (18 August 2020)
  178. Simpson Mutize v The StateHH 394-19, CA 1023/15
  179. Sipho Bonginkosi Msane and Robert Lijuvwani Kone v The State(96/2008) [2008] ZASCA 118
  180. Sipho Sianeth Lawrence Matshona v The State(509/2007) [2008] ZASCA 58 (28 May 2008)
  181. Sipho Ximba v The State(1171/18) [2019] ZASCA 111 (16 September 2019)
  182. Sithembiso Ncube v The StateHB 39-18; HCA 95-16; XREF INYATHI 140/16
  183. Sithembiso Xolani Kimberley and Another v The StateCase No. 519/2004
  184. Siviwe Mtshoniswa v The StateCase No. CC 1/2025 (unreported)
  185. Siyabulela Gagu and Zamikhaya Matyhila v The State(416/04) [2006] ZASCA 5
  186. Square Zondo v The StateHB 210-17, HCA 17-16, XREF MBER 61-16
  187. State v Abel MapakoHH (2012) (unreported - High Court of Zimbabwe, Harare, 13 January 2012)
  188. State v Accident Mashumba and OthersHH248-18
  189. State v Advance Advocate MhunguHMA 09-16; CRB MW 244/16
  190. State v Brian MasukuHH 106-15, CRB No. B467/14
  191. State v Brown(681/2013) [2014] ZASCA 217
  192. State v Chrispen Garikai ChisambaHMT 68-21; CRB 36/21
  193. State v Consider MandavaHH 635-25, HCHCR 5366/25
  194. State v Darlington ChingwangwaHH361-13, CBR 24/12
  195. State v Elton MakazaHMT 5-20; CRB 36-20
  196. State v Honest MatemaHH 295-21, CRB GMZ 1005/18
  197. State v Innocent MangwiroHH 406-13, CRB 6449-12
  198. State v Innocent MarutaHH 123/22; CRB R473/21; Review 31/21
  199. State v Iton KachepaHH 64-2006, CRB N16/06
  200. State v James Ackim and Lameck AckimHH 143-18, CRB 53-54/2011