The accused person in this case was convicted after a full trial of contravening section 38 (4) (c) of the Railways Act Chapter 13:09 that is “digs, excavates, drills, tunnels under, or otherwise tempers with the ground within 45 meters on either side of the middle of a railway to the actual or potential detriment of the safety of railway traffic. More
The accused is charged with the crime of murder as defined in section 47 of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act Chapter 9:23. It being alleged that on the 26 June 2019, along a footpath between Bubude Business Centre and Sifungo Line, Tsholotsho the accused unlawfully head butted Mboneni Ndlovu (deceased) twice on the head below the left ear intending to kill him or realising that there is a real risk or possibility that his conduct may cause the death of the deceased and continued to engage in that conduct despite the risk or possibility.The accused pleaded not guilty... More
Accused faces a charge of murder it being alleged that on the 14th of December 2020 and at Stand 19 Village 4, Inyathi, he struck the deceased Francis Ndlovu with an axe once in the head and thereby killing him. The accused pleaded Not Guilty by reason of insanity. More
MOYO J: The accused in this matter faces a charge of murder, it being alleged that on the 9th of May 2017 the accused struck the deceased Primrose Ndlovu with an axe on the neck. The accused pleaded not guilty.
The following were admitted into the court record as exhibits;-
- The state summary.
- The accused’s defence outline.
- The 3 photos taken at the scene.
- The post mortem report.
- The axe that was allegedly used
They were all duly marked. The evidence of Sonyboy Sibanda, Thandiwe Siziba, David Dube and Zororai Marevesa was admitted into the... More
The above matter has been placed before me by the scrutinizing Regional Magistrate.
The accused persons in this matter appeared before a Provincial Magistrate at Esigodini on 8th of January 2019. They faced charges of contravening section 59(a) of the Parks and Wild Life Act (Chapter 20:14), that is, hunting any animal on any land. Accused persons pleaded guilty to the charge and were convicted and sentenced to 12 months imprisonment. A period of 6 months was suspended for 5 years on the usual condition of future good conduct. The remaining 2 months imprisonment was effective.
The factual background to... More
