The accused persons were convicted by a Regional Magistrate for contravening ss 131 and 113 of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act [Cap 9.23] herein-after called the Code. They unlawfully entered the complainant’s premises and stole property from his house and a motor vehicle from his premises. They pleaded guilty to the charges, and were convicted. They were each sentenced to 15 years imprisonment, of which 6 years was suspended on conditions of good behaviour. Both counts were treated as one for sentence. More
The first and second accused pleaded not guilty to a charge of murder as defined in s 47 of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act [Cap 9:23]. The state, alleged, that they, murdered the deceased on 18 November 2008. The deceased was their paternal grandfather. They were staying with him in Mhondoro. Their father had died, and their mother stays in Epworth in Harare. More
The accused pleaded not guilty to a charge of contravening section 47 of the Criminal Law (Codification & Reform) Act [Cap 9:23]. He is alleged to have stabbed the deceased with a sharp object under the armpit leading to his death.
In his defence outline the accused denied the charge, and explained the circumstances of the deceased’s death as follows. He on 15 February 2009 met Victoria Laura Dhlamini at Fife Avenue Shopping Centre, and arranged a date with her for that afternoon. He picked her up from her parents’ house at No 2 Barrington Close Waterfalls, and went with... More
This record of proceedings was submitted for review by the Chief Magistrate on 29 May 2007. On 31 May 2007, Messrs Hungwe and Partners, acting for the accused person, also wrote to the Registrar seeking the urgent review of this matter. More
This matter was dealt with on 7 June 2023 and the accused was released on a warrant of liberation on the 23 June 2023 on the basis of a review minute that I prepared. However given the facts of the matter I felt compelled to write this judgment despite the passage of time. More
