CRIMINAL PROCEDURE

S v Sikhala (HMA 4-20, CRB 4/20) [2020] ZWMSVHC 4 (14 February 2020);

THE STATE

versus

JOB SIKHALA

HIGH COURT OF ZIMBABWE

MAWADZE J

MASVINGO, 3 and 14 FEBRUARY 2020

Criminal Trial – Exception

Assessors

Mr Mutomba
Mr Gweru

T. Zvekare with Mrs Muhwandavaka & T. Chikwati, for the state

Read more about S v Sikhala (HMA 4-20, CRB 4/20) [2020] ZWMSVHC 4 (14 February 2020);

S v Phiri & Anor (HMA 33-20, B29-20) [2020] ZWMSVHC 33 (10 July 2020);

EDMORE PHIRI

and

TATENDA PHIRI

versus

THE STATE

HIGH COURT OF ZIMBABWE

MAWADZE J

MASVINGO, 3 February & 10 July, 2020

Bail Application

T. Mbwachena, for both accused applicants

Ms M. Mutumhe, for the state

Read more about S v Phiri & Anor (HMA 33-20, B29-20) [2020] ZWMSVHC 33 (10 July 2020);

S v Nguvo (HMA 35-20, CRB MSVR 22-20) [2020] MSVHC 35 (16 June 2020);

THE

versus

FORGET NGUVO

HIGH COURT OF ZIMBABWE

ZISENGWE J

MASVINGO 16 JUNE, 2020

Criminal Review

ZISENGWE J: The whole point of this review judgement is to once again stress the importance, in a contested criminal trial, of observing the peremptory provisions of section 200 of the Criminal Procedure and Evidence Act, [Chapter 9:07].

Read more about S v Nguvo (HMA 35-20, CRB MSVR 22-20) [2020] MSVHC 35 (16 June 2020);

S v Mazuru (HMA 36-20) [2020] ZWMSVHC 36 (16 July 2020);

GODWIN MAZURU

Versus

THE STATE

HIGH COURT OF ZIMBABWE

MAWADZE J AND ZISENGWE J

MASVINGO 15 & 16 JULY, 2020

Criminal Appeal

O. Mafa, for the appellant

E Mbavarira, for the respondent

MAWADZE J: The issue which arises in this matter is rather a novel one.

Read more about S v Mazuru (HMA 36-20) [2020] ZWMSVHC 36 (16 July 2020);

S v Tshuma (HB 11-20, HCAR 71/20 Ref CRB GKP 2031/10) [2020] ZWBHC 11 (13 February 2020);

THE STATE

Versus

GILBERT TSHUMA

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ZIMBABWE

KABASA J

BULAWAYO 13 FEBRUARY 2020

Review Judgment

KABASA J: The accused pleaded guilty to contravening section 140 of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act Chapter 9:23.

Read more about S v Tshuma (HB 11-20, HCAR 71/20 Ref CRB GKP 2031/10) [2020] ZWBHC 11 (13 February 2020);

S v Sawaka (HH 262-20) [2020] ZWHHC 262 (09 April 2020);

POTIFA SAWAKA

versus

THE STATE

HIGH COURT OF ZIMBABWE

CHITAPI & CHINAMORA JJ

HARARE, 9 April 2020

Chamber application for condonation of late noting of appeal

Applicant in person

W. Badalane, for the respondent

Read more about S v Sawaka (HH 262-20) [2020] ZWHHC 262 (09 April 2020);

S v Manetaneta (HH 185-20, GMZ 15/20) [2020] ZWHHC 185 (26 February 2020);

THE STATE

versus

ZVIDZAI MANETANETA

HIGH COURT OF ZIMBABWE

CHITAPI & DUBE-BANDA JJ

HARARE 26 February 2020

Criminal review

Read more about S v Manetaneta (HH 185-20, GMZ 15/20) [2020] ZWHHC 185 (26 February 2020);

S v Shoko & Anor (HH 409-20, CRB, CHG 1450-51/19) [2020] ZWHHC 409 (15 June 2020);

THE STATE

versus

KUDAKWASHE JOE SHOKO

and

CAIN PEMBEDZA

HIGH COURT OF ZIMBABWE

MUSAKWA J

HARARE, 15 June 2020

Criminal Review

MUSAKWA J: The record of proceedings was submitted by the scrutinizing magistrate who drew attention to some procedural irregularities in the manner in which trial was conducted, how the condition of suspension of sentence was formulated and the inadequacy of the sentence that was imposed.