The deceased was a towering figure. He terrorised the two accused persons after they accused him of selling fetid meat. He unfortunately came out of the fight he had started and thought he would easily win worse. Remember and Passmore Rangwani are brothers. They are alleged to have killed Jealousy Jiri on 27 February 2022. The allegations specifically state that on that date, each or both of the accused unlawfully and with intent to kill or realising that there was a real risk or possibility that their actions could result in death and regardless of that realisation of risk or... More
In this case the state is seeking the impeachment of its main witness, one Michael Peter Hitschman in terms of section 316 of the criminal Procedure and evidence Act [Cap 9:07] on the grounds that the witness has materially departed from his previous statements. More
The escalation of domestic violence cases remains cause for concern. The brouhaha which resulted in the tragic death of the Tineyi Mamvura (the deceased) was a direct consequence of domestic violence. Takudzwa Timothy Hazvirambwi stands accused of killing his best friend. The allegations are that on 2 May 2022 at No. 1220 Makomo Extension in Epworth the accused unlawfully and with intent to kill or realising that there was a real risk or possibility that his conduct could lead to death and continuing to engage in that conduct despite the risk or possibility assaulted the deceased with fists and strangled... More
The proceedings in this matter were referred by the scrutinising regional magistrate for review by a judge of this court in terms of s 58 of the Magistrates Court Act, [Chapter 7:10]. The scrutinizing regional magistrate was in doubt on whether the proceedings were in accordance with real and substantial justice when he scrutinized them. The scrutinizing regional magistrate raised two issues one of which was resolved in circumstances of a suspicion raised on the integrity of the learned trial magistrate More
