The appellant was tried and convicted by a Provincial Magistrate sitting at Bulawayo on a charge of theft as defined in section 113 of the Criminal Law Codification and Reform Act (Chapter 9:23). The appellant denied the charge but following a full trial she was convicted and sentenced to 36 months imprisonment.
Aggrieved and dissatisfied with both conviction and sentence she noted an appeal in this court.
Factual background
On the night of 10th September 2018 complainant met the appellant at Red Café Night Club along Robert Mugabe Way and Corner 11th Avenue in Bulawayo. Complainant made sexual advances towards... More
This is an urgent chamber application wherein the applicant seeks an order on the following terms:
“Interim relief sought
That pending the determination of this matter, the applicant is granted the following relief:
1. The 1st and 2nd respondents and all those claiming through them be and are hereby ordered to suspend all mining activities at Parameter B 16 to 19 and to vacate the same forthwith.
2. The 2nd and 3rd respondents be and are hereby ordered to provide the applicant with protection and ensure that applicant is granted access to its Parameter B16 to B19 mining claims Inyathi. More
The parties in this matter happen to be workmates and neighbours at a vending market place.
According to the pre-trial conference minute as well as the opening addresses by counsel, there is one issue to be decided.
Ms Busayi for the plaintiff addressed the court that plaintiff would lead evidence regarding the damages that he suffered as a result of an accident negligently caused by the defendant. She saidthese included future medical expenses as well as damages for pain and suffering loss of earning capacity and loss of amenities of life
Mr Mlalazi for the defendant stated that defendant will... More
This is an application titled; “Urgent Chamber Application for stay of Execution.” – wherein the applicants sought the following relief that;
4. “The execution of the Provisional Order obtained by the 1st, 2nd and 3rd respondents under case number HC 2974/18 be and is hereby stayed.”
On the confirmation date the applicants sought the following order that;
1. ‘The interim relief granted be and is hereby confirmed as final.
2. The 1st, 2nd and 3rd respondents be and are hereby permanently interdicted from executing on the Provisional Order under HC 2974/18 pending the finalization of the proceedings under HC 980/18... More
On 21st July 2017 the plaintiff bought a freightliner truck horse registration number ADS 1496 from the defendant and an agreement of sale was concluded between the parties. The agreement was reduced to writing. About a year later, on 17th July 2018 the plaintiff again bought a triaxle semi-trailer registration number ADS 9648 from the defendant and the agreement of sale was also reduced to writing.
With any acquisition of valuable assets which involve the transfer of ownership, such transfer marks the conclusion of the buyer – seller relationship, with each one discharging their respective obligations. More
