S v Moyo (HCB 133 of 2008; HC HCB 25 of 2008; Ref No. HC HCB 25 of 2008) [2008] ZWBHC 11 (22 October 2008)

S v Moyo (HCB 133 of 2008; HC HCB 25 of 2008; Ref No. HC HCB 25 of 2008) [2008] ZWBHC 11 (22 October 2008)

There were no new facts or changed circumstances presented; counsel's oversight does not constitute a new fact, and the risk of interference with witnesses remains. The application is an abuse of process and is dismissed.

Citation
[2008] ZWBHC 11
Parties
Applicant: Bongani Moyo; Respondent: The State
Court
Bulawayo High Court
Jurisdiction
Zimbabwe
Judgment Date
22 October 2008
Case Number
HCB 133 of 2008 ; HC HCB 25 of 2008 ; Ref No. HC HCB 25 of 2008
Procedural Posture
Bail Application / Ruling on Renewed Bail Application Based on Alleged Changed Circumstances
Outcome
application dismissed
Legal Topics
Bail, Changed Circumstances, Murder, Interference With Witnesses
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Criminal Procedure Bail Changed Circumstances Murder Interference With Witnesses

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Parties

Bongani Moyo

Applicant

The State

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Bail Application / Ruling on Renewed Bail Application Based on Alleged Changed Circumstances

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether there are changed circumstances justifying reconsideration of bail
  2. 2 Whether counsel's oversight constitutes new facts for bail reconsideration
  3. 3 Whether recording of witness statements eliminates risk of interference

Ratio Decidendi

There were no new facts or changed circumstances presented; counsel's oversight does not constitute a new fact, and the risk of interference with witnesses remains. The application is an abuse of process and is dismissed.

Court Disposition

application dismissed

Orders

  • bail application dismissed