This is an opposed chamber application for condonation of late noting of an appeal and for extension of time to appeal. The requirements of this application are trite in this jurisdiction. The court considers the extent of the delay, whether there is a reasonable explanation for the delay and finally whether there are prospects of success in the envisaged appeal. See National Employment Council for Engineering and Iron and Steel Industry v General Engineers, Engineering Maintenance and Civil Engineering Workers Union SC – 60 – 23. More
The appellant was arraigned before the Magistrate’s Court charged with 4 counts as follows:
“Contravening s 60 A(3)(a)(b) of the Electricity Act [Chapter 13:19] (four counts) ‘tempering, transmitting, distribution or supplying electricity with the result that any supply of electricity is interrupted or cut off, damages, destroys with any apparatus for generating, transmitting, distributing or supplying electricity.’
Count 1
In that on the 10th day of May 2017 and at Zesa Substation 33, near number 140 Second Street, Mutare, Farai Evans Mukorera without lawful excuse tampers with apparatus for generating, transmitting, distributing or supplying electricity that is to say accused... More
This is an appeal against refusal of bail pending appeal filed in terms of s 121 (2) (b) of the Criminal Procedure and Evidence Act [Chapter 9:07
On 12 October 2020 the appellant was convicted at Nyanga Magistrate Court for contravening s 368 (1) as read with s 368 (4) of the Mines and Minerals Act after a plea of guilty. He was sentenced to the mandatory sentence of 2 years imprisonment.
On 15 October 2020 he filed a Notice of Appeal against conviction where in principle the appellant contended that the court a quo failed to sufficiently explain the... More
On 7 June 2019 the appellant was arraigned at Mutare Magistrates Court facing a charge of “unlawful dealing in or possession of precious stones” in contravention of s 3 (1) of the Precious Stones Act [Chapter 21:06]. The state alleged that on 25 December 2018 and at Sakubva Bus Terminus, Birchnough – Mutare Road, the appellant and one Kumbirai Karani, unlawfully dealt in or possessed 5 pieces of diamonds weighing 14, 80 carats and valued at $1 267-17 without being exempted in terms of the said Act. At the close of the state case Kumbirai Karani was discharged, the appellant... More
This is an application filed by applicant in terms of s.196 of The Customs and Excise Act [Chapter 23:02] as well as ss 3 (1) and 4 (1) of the Administrative Justice Act [Chapter 10:28] where applicant seeks the following order:
“IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT.
1. The decision made by the second respondent confirming the decision of forfeiture of motor vehicle namely Man 81.08 Rigid truck Registration Number AFH 5315, Chasis Number WMAH18ZZ07093662 be and is hereby set aside.
2. The respondent s are hereby ordered to release the Man 81.08 Rigid Truck Registration Number AFH 5315, Chasis Number... More
