Sexual Offences cases

South African case law on Sexual Offences, with full citations. 282 cases — page 1 of 2.

  1. Abel Mashingaidze v The StateHMA 58-22, CA 03-22, CRB MSVR 48-21 (High Court of Zimbabwe, Masvingo, 25 July 2022)
  2. Abisha Charakupa v The StateHH 54-14, CA 185/13
  3. Admire Mashiri v The StateHCMTJ36/25; HCMTCR 935/25
  4. Advance Masara v The StateHMA 07-18, CRB CA 59/17
  5. Albert Mandisodza v The StateHCMTJ 3-25; HCMTCR 1732/25
  6. Alberto Abram De Sousa v The State(769/13) [2014] ZASCA 142 (26 September 2014)
  7. Allan Sidney Kock v The StateCase no: A 670/02
  8. A L Wilmot v The StateCase No. 180/2001
  9. Amanda Gondo v The StateJudgment No. SC 109/25, Criminal Appeal No. SC 125/25
  10. Anderson Tachi v The StateHH 348-14, Case No. CA 486/12
  11. Andile Mdletye v The StateCase No: 246/98 (SCA, delivered 29 September 1999)
  12. Archford Anesu Magaya v The StateHMT 17-19, CA 27/18, Ref Case RMU 89/16
  13. Arthur Marufu v The StateHH 298-11, CA 781/07
  14. Ashwell Mlotshwa v The StateJudgment No. HB 166/13, Case No. HCA 421/12
  15. A S v The State(349/10) [2011] ZASCA 52 (30 March 2011)
  16. Austin M. Sulubani v The StateJudgment No. HB 151/11, Case No. HCA 61/11
  17. Bailey v The State(454/2011) [2012] ZASCA 154
  18. Bennie Machowa v The StateJudgment No. S.C. 14/99, Crim. Appeal No. 27/98
  19. Bongi Biyela v The State(859/10) [2011] ZASCA 43 (29 March 2011)
  20. Brighton Ndebele v The StateHB 68/20; HCA (COND) 13/18
  21. Canaan Sodindo Banana v The StateJudgment No. S.C. 41/2000, Crim. Appeal No. 12/99
  22. Carolus v The State(32/07) [2008] ZASCA 14 (20 March 2008)
  23. Clifford Matunga v The StateHH 439-18, B 1197/17
  24. Collen Hundi v The StateHB 46-17, HCA 120-15
  25. Constantine Pasvani v The StateJudgment No. HB 80/11, Case No. HCA 200/08, CRB REG 70/07
  26. Cornick & Kinnear v The State(409/06) [2007] ZASCA 14
  27. C Siphiwe Maphosa v The StateJudgment No. HB 156/11, Case No. HCA 82/11, CRB No. 309/09
  28. Daniël Johannes Stephanus van der Bank v The State(245/2015) [2015] ZASCA 10 (09 March 2016)
  29. Davies Dzinoreva v The StateHH 49-19, CA 631/16
  30. Davison Mutizwa v The StateHH 419-18, B755/18, Ref Case CRB R97/17
  31. Dennis Mazarira v The StateHB 73/17; HCA 163/16
  32. Desmond Chipunza v The StateHH 673-19, B 1146/19
  33. Director of Public Prosecutions Eastern Cape, Makhanda v Loyiso Coko(Case No: 248/2022) [2024] ZASCA 59 (24 April 2024)
  34. Director of Public Prosecutions: Gauteng Division, Pretoria v Funewer Coaster Hamisi(895/17) [2018] ZASCA 61 (21 May 2018)
  35. Director of Public Prosecutions, Limpopo v Kwinda(266/2023) [2024] ZASCA 175 (12 December 2024)
  36. Eden Muchaya v The StateHH 84-19, B 956/18
  37. Edmore Mariga v The StateHH 295-16, CA 814/14, CRB R774/14
  38. Edmund Taurai v StateHH 751/16, B36/13
  39. Edson Charangwa v The StateHH 664/15; CA 610/14; CRB 1126/14
  40. Edson Ndou v The State(93/12) [2012] ZASCA 148 (28 September 2012)
  41. Edwin Tumbare v The StateHMA 26-20; CA 34-19; CRB BTBR 04-19
  42. Effort Mutanda v The StateHH 584-16, CA 1080/14, CRB R 118/14
  43. Elias Mazhindu v The StateHH 52-19, CA 691/17
  44. Ellington Maningi v The StateHH 458-22, B 431/22
  45. Elvis Tshuma v The StateJudgment No. HB 72/13, Case No. HCA 202/12
  46. Ephraim Ncube v The StateJudgment No. HB 145/12, Case No. HCA 56/12
  47. Esani Mauluka v The StateHH 350-14, CA 745/12
  48. Fhetani v The State(158/2007) [2007] ZASCA 113
  49. Fidelis Davira v The StateJudgment No. HB 81/14, Case No. HCA 411/11, X REF HCB 06/12, CRB No. REG 124/11
  50. Fletcher v S(171/09) [2009] ZASCA 169 (1 December 2009)
  51. Foster Kaseke v The StateHH 444-15, CA 1244/13, CRB NO. R703/13
  52. Francis Nzvenga v The StateHMT 56-21; CA 08/21
  53. Frank Mujere v The StateHH 428-15, CA 45/13, CRB RMA 61/09
  54. Frederick Cornelius Botha v The State(546/2021) [2022] ZASCA 87 (08 June 2022)
  55. Fungai Moses Makotamo v The StateHMT 16-19; B 70/18
  56. Gareth Payne v The StateCase Number: CA&R182/2023 (unreported)
  57. Geldenhuys v The State(470/2007) [2008] ZASCA 47
  58. George Frederick Rautenbach v Die StaatSaaknommer 186/99 (unreported)
  59. George Naphazi v The StateHB 246/21, HCA (COND) 61/15
  60. Georgina Ndlovu v The StateJudgment No. HB 155/10, Case No. HCA 76/08
  61. Givemore Chimanikire v The StateHH 72-2006; CA 4/06
  62. Godwin Nyakabau v The StateJudgment No. S.C. 8/02, Crim. Appeal No. 56/01
  63. Greatness Tapfuma v The StateHB 61-18; HCA 178-15
  64. Heinrich Gentle v The StateCase number 317/03 (SCA)
  65. Henry Nherera v The StateHB 30/26, R-HCBCR 2661/25
  66. Hewitt v The State(637/2015) [2016] ZASCA 100 (9 June 2016)
  67. Ian Mukoni v The StateJudgment No. HB 219/12, Case No. HCA 99/12, CRB REG 312/09
  68. ICM v The State(692/2021) [2022] ZASCA 108 (15 July 2022)
  69. Isaac Jamu v The StateJudgment No. SC 30/26, Criminal Appeal No. SC 947/25
  70. Isaac Ndlovu v The StateJudgment No. 90/11, Case No. HCA 60/11, CRB REG 180/06
  71. Isheunesu Dzingiso v The StateHB 187/18; HCA 143/16; X REF GWR 214/16
  72. Ishmael Chokurongerwa v The StateHH 211-26, HCH 702/26
  73. Itai Chikowore v The StateHH 637-21, CA 8/20
  74. Itai Chiradza v The StateHH 51-19, CA 132/17
  75. Jacob September v The StateAppeal Case No: CA&R 23/2025 (High Court of South Africa, Eastern Cape Division, Makhanda)
  76. James Patrick Hibbert v The State(580/10) [2011] ZASCA 18 (15 March 2011)
  77. Jampion Mpande v The StateJudgment No. 161/11, Case No. HCA 43/11
  78. Jansen v The StateCase No: 236/2015 [2016] ZASCA (133) (29 September 2016)
  79. Japhta v The State(1016/2023) [2025] ZASCA 80 (5 June 2025)
  80. Jason Naidoo v The State(333/2018) [2019] ZASCA 52 (1 April 2019)
  81. Jean Pierre Dusabe v The StateHH 399-25, HCHCR 5594-24
  82. Johan Marx v Die StaatSaak Nr: 397/04 (SCA)
  83. Johannes Myeni v The StateCase No 397/01, Supreme Court of Appeal
  84. Jospat Makumbe v The StateHCC1/26, HCCCR 1763/25, CRBGKR157/25
  85. Kainos Basera Mutatu v The StateHH 605-22, CON 206/22, CRB CHNR 110/18
  86. Kaywood v S(394/2016) [2016] ZASCA 179 (28 November 2016)
  87. Kenias Jongwe v The StateUnreported judgment, High Court of Zimbabwe, Harare, 24 July 2012
  88. Khumbulani Khabo v The StateJudgment No. HB 74/14, Case No. HCA 484/12, CRB REGIONAL 91/12
  89. Killa Mauruka v The StateHH 697-15, CA 464/13
  90. Klaas Sebetlela Monageng v The State(590/06) [2008] ZASCA 129 (01 October 2008)
  91. Knowledge Mashopo v The StateHH 614-22, CON No 421/20, CRB No. MRDR 154/19
  92. Kumbirai San'anza v The StateHH 590-16, CA 537/14
  93. Kwanape v The State(422/12) [2012] ZASCA 168 (26 November 2012)
  94. Kwinda v The State(076/14) [2014] ZASCA 136 (25 September 2014)
  95. Lategan and Another v The Director of Public Prosecutions, Western Cape and Another(314/2022) [2024] ZASCA 74 (10 May 2024)
  96. Lawrence Machara v The StateJudgment No. HB 179/14, Case No. HCA 357/12
  97. Lawrence Zinhumwe v The StateHMT 62-19; CA 41/19
  98. Leeroy Tendai Musarurwa v The StateHH 27-26, HCHCR 4082/24
  99. Lentikile Michael Mocumi v The State(323/2015) [2015] ZASCA 201 (2 December 2015)
  100. Lizard Sibanda v The StateHB 195/16; HCA 233/15
  101. Lloyd Hebert Nyamuchiwa v The StateHB 292-17, HCA 172-16, XREF GKP 1524-16
  102. Lukas Jacobus Jurie Nortje v Die Staat(600/06) [2007] ZASCA 140
  103. Lulamile Stunga v The StateCase No.: CA & R 155/2024 (unreported)
  104. Luvuyo Wapi v The StateCA &R 11/2023 (unreported, Eastern Cape Division, Bhisho, 8 April 2025)
  105. Maila v The State
  106. Makombe Matuku v The StateHMT 20-19; CA 21/18
  107. Mathebula Daniel v The StateCase No: A235/16 (Gauteng Division, Johannesburg)
  108. Maxwell Banda v The StateJudgment No. HB 13/2002, Case No. HCA 41/98
  109. Mbonisi Nyathi v The StateJudgment No. HB 60/13, Case No. HCA 268/12
  110. McLaggan v The State(084/13) [2013] ZASCA 92
  111. Mdluli v S(229/2015) [2015] ZASCA 178 (27 November 2015)
  112. MDT v The State(548/2013) [2014] ZASCA 15 (20 March 2014)
  113. [MEDIA SUMMARY] Haarhoff & another v Director of Public Prosecutions, Eastern CapeZASCA 184 (11 December 2018)
  114. Michael Jantjies v The State(532/2022) [2023] ZASCA 3 (15 January 2024)
  115. Michael John v The StateHH 637-14, CA 809/13, CRB R441/13
  116. Molema v The State(555/10) [2011] ZASCA 62 (1 April 2011)
  117. Mthethelelwa Dube v The State(89/16) [2016] ZASCA 123 (22 September 2016)
  118. Mugridge v S(657/12) [2013] ZASCA 43 (28 March 2013)
  119. Mugwedi Makondelele Jonathan v The State(694/13) [2014] ZASCA 23 (27 March 2014)
  120. Munyaradzi Kereke v Francis MaramwidzeHH 632-16; B 1025/16; CRB R 46/16
  121. Munyaradzi Kereke v Francis Maramwidze N.O.HH 374-19, CA 504/16, REF CRB R46/16
  122. Munyaradzi Kereke v The State and Francis MaramwidzeSC 111/21 (Chamber Application No. SC 259/21)
  123. Munyaradzi Kupamupindu v The StateHH 412-22, CA 190/21
  124. M V H Viveiros v The StateCase Number 75/98 (SCA) [2000]
  125. National Director of Public Prosecutions v Geyser(160/07) [2008] ZASCA 15 (25 March 2008)
  126. Neal Cegrim Leach v The StateHB 94/18; HCA 83/14; X REF BYO REG CRB 294/13
  127. Nedzamba v The State2013] ZASCA 69 (Case No: 911/2012)
  128. Nelson Ndlovu v The StateHB 166-18, HCA 180/16
  129. Netshivhodza Ndivhuwo Calvin v The State(962/2013) [2014] ZASCA 145 (26 September 2014)
  130. Ngqabutho Masuku v The StateHB 170-16, HCA 11-15
  131. Nkanyiso Hlabangana and Dalubuhle Mnkandla and Emmanuel Sibanda v The StateHB 101/22; HCB 328/21
  132. Norest Chigwada v The StateHMT 59-19; MUT B 92/19
  133. Nzima Moyo v The StateHB 58/10, Case No. HCA 282/07
  134. Obadiah Mangisi v The StateCA 84-19, CRB MSVR 117-19, HMA 41-20
  135. Onbert Mapfumo v The StateHH 431-21, CA 438/17
  136. Pardon Bodzo v The StateHH 388-18, CA 53/17
  137. Partson Goreraza v The StateHH251-13, B627/2013, CRB R998/2012
  138. Pasca Chipinda v The StateHH 426-25; HCHCR 2761/25
  139. Patrick Vusimuzi Ncgobo v The State(1344/2016) [2018] ZASCA 06 (23 February 2018)
  140. Pedzisai Musumhiri v The StateHH 404-14, B 812/14
  141. Phephisani Mhlaba v The StateHH 650-15, CRB No. B608/15
  142. Phogole v The State(370/2023) [2024] ZASCA 54 (9 May 2025)
  143. Pickson Sithole v The StateHH 216-15, CA 1432/13
  144. Pride Masiyambiri v The StateHH 749-16, B 1052/16
  145. Proviencer Ncube v The StateHB 136-17 (HCA 672-13)
  146. Ptrue Bothma v Petrus Arnoldus Els(CCT 21/09) [2009] ZACC 27
  147. Rabson Matimbire v The StateJudgment No. HB 129/12, Case No. HCA 35/11
  148. Ravele v S(20079/14) [2014] ZASC 118 (19 September 2014)
  149. Reason Chakumhara v The StateHH 700-14; CA 608/13; CRB NO. R245/10
  150. Robson Chamunorwa Tevedzai v The StateHH 444-14, CA 249/13
  151. Samson Abel v The StateHCC 65/25, HCCR 371/25, CHNR 60/23
  152. Sekoala v The State(579/2022) [2024] ZASCA 18 (21 February 2024)
  153. Shelton Musademba v The StateHH 81-20, B 56/20
  154. Shingirai Watch v The StateHH 827-18, B 1466/18
  155. Simbarashe David Chieza v The StateHH 170/09; B646/09
  156. Simbarashe Gibson v The StateHH 64-13, CA 832/11
  157. Simbarashe Mutsindiri v The StateHH 512-21, CA 507/20, CRB R63/20
  158. Simon Chapuka v The StateHH 267-26; HCHCR 5165/25
  159. Simpson Mutize v The StateHH 394-19, CA 1023/15
  160. Sindane v The State(510/10) [2010] ZASCA 157
  161. Sobahle Macinezela (aka Macimela) v The State(550/2017) [2018] ZASCA 32 (26 March 2018)
  162. State v Brian MasukuHH 106-15, CRB No. B467/14
  163. State v Emmanuel UsaiwevhuHH 296-19, CRB MRDP 584/19
  164. State v Givemore NeteHH 468/16, CRB MRWP 838/16
  165. State v Nyemudzai ChikunguruseHH 125/2004 (CRB 30/03)
  166. State v Tatenda Revesai MusiiwaHH 349-17, CRB 33/17
  167. State v Timothy Omotoso and OthersCase No.: CC15/2018 (High Court of South Africa, Eastern Cape Division, Gqeberha)
  168. State v Wiridzanai KamutashuraHH 936-15, CRB MUT 415/14
  169. S v MaqamCase No. CC22/2025, unreported judgment of the High Court of South Africa (Eastern Cape Division: Mthatha), delivered on 8 August 2025
  170. S v Matome(565/11) [2012] ZASCA 14 (16 March 2012)
  171. Sydney Musikavanhu v The StateS.C. 208/98 (Crim. Appeal No. 10/98)
  172. Sydney Ndebele v The StateHB 24/18; HCA 56/17
  173. Tafadzwa Mudengezerwa v The StateHH 664-22, CA 701/18, CRB 835/18
  174. Takawira Juta v The StateHH 651-22, CA 831/19
  175. Takawira Nhaudzawanda v The StateHCC 6/26; HCCR 1457/25; REF CHNR 138/25
  176. Takudzwa Gava v The StateHH 47-19, CA 622/17
  177. Tapiwa Titiya v The StateHH 71-21, CA 25/20
  178. Tarisayi Ziyambe v The StateHMA 29/19, CA 01/19, CRB CHR 138/18
  179. Taurai Chikwizu v The StateHH 396-17, B 570/17
  180. Tawanda Nyamande v The StateHH 277-21, CA 161/20
  181. Tendai James Mukute v The StateJudgment No. HB 176/13, Case No. HCA 224/13, X-Ref HCA 538/13
  182. Tendai Mutizwa v The StateHH 302-15, CA 266/14
  183. Terrence Mukonyora v The StateHH 03-25; HCH 4537/25
  184. Terrence Ndlovu v The StateHB 377/17, HCB 172/17
  185. The Director of Public Prosecutions, Grahamstown v Mantashe(131/2019) [2020] ZASCA 05 (12 March 2020)
  186. Thembile Mgaba v The StateCA&R 58/2024 (unreported)
  187. The Prosecutor General of Zimbabwe v Samson Shumbayarerwa and The Magistrate, Harare (Tsikwa N.O)HH 405/15, CA 158/14, CRB R1030/12
  188. The State v Amos MukanyangiHH 283-26; HCHCR 1068/26
  189. The State v Andson NdlovuJudgment No. HB 104/12, Case No. HC 1208/11, CRB REG 199/11
  190. The State v Axel Shambuyu BundukiHH 409-13, CA 320/09
  191. The State v Bernard AbrahamsCase No: 88/2000 (SCA); reported as [2002] 1 All SA 116 (A)
  192. The State v Boesman MahomotsaCase number: 85/2001
  193. The State v Brian DhlaminiHMA 05-18; CRB MSVR 133/17
  194. The State v Calvin TshumaHB 181/22, HC (CRB) 85/22
  195. The State v Captain KamupakeraHH 160-16, CRB BNR 21/16
  196. The State v Casper ManuwaHigh Court of Zimbabwe, Harare, 31 January and 2 February 2012 (unreported)
  197. The State v Edward MukombweHH 944-15; CRB No. BNR 313/15
  198. The State v Edward TsinganoHH 279-11, CRB RMW/11
  199. The State v Elisha VirimaiHH 251/16, CRB No. MRWP 1108/15
  200. The State v Elvis MupotsaHH 573-16, CRB RSPP 938/16