MABHIKWA J: The applicant made this application in terms of Order 49 Rule 449 of the High Court Rules 1971 purportedly to seek the rescission of a judgement granted under case No. HC 803/19 on the ground that an error had been made in granting the judgement. She also sought an order for the removal of the 3rd respondent as Executrix Dative in the estate of the late Laiza Khumalo. More
This is an urgent chamber application for stay of proceedings. The applicant appeared in the Magistrates’ Court facing one count of theft as defined in section 113 (2) (d) of the Criminal Law Codification and Reform Act and one count of money laundering in violation of section 8 (1) (a) and (d) of the Money Laundering and Proceeds of Crime Act (Chapter 9:24). The accused pleaded not guilty to both counts. The matter proceeded to trial. The state called four witnesses before closing its case. The defence made an application for discharge at the close of the state case. The... More
1. This is an opposed chamber application. Applicant seeks an order to compel 1st respondent to sign all necessary papers to transfer certain properties into her name. The properties that are sought to be transferred into applicant names are these: house number 70942 Lobengula West, Bulawayo; Lot 5 of Stand 188 of Matsheumhlope, Bulawayo;Subdivision 12 of Subdivision 21 of Subdivision A called GumtreeClaremont, Bulawayo, also known as number 12B Alwin Park Road, Gumtree, Bulawayo; and Subdivision 21 of Subdivision A called Claremont. More
The accused (hereinafter referred to as “the applicants” charged are facing a charge of “Theft” as defined in section 113 (1) of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act, [Chapter 9:23] or alternatively “Defeating or obstructing the course of justice as defined in section 184 (1) (a) of the same Act.
At the closure of the state case, all the applicants filed respective applications for discharge at the close of the prosecution case. The applications were made in terms of section 198 (3) of the Criminal Procedure and Evidence Act [Chapter 9:07]. The applications were all dismissed on 13 May... More
