S v Ramachela (B 908 of 2015; B 913 of 2015; HH 976 of 2015) [2015] ZWHHC 976 (16 December 2015)

S v Ramachela (B 908 of 2015; B 913 of 2015; HH 976 of 2015) [2015] ZWHHC 976 (16 December 2015)

Given the seriousness of the charges, the strength of the evidence, the applicants' mobility, and the likelihood of absconding, there are compelling reasons to deny bail pending trial.

Citation
[2015] ZWHHC 976
Parties
Applicant: Mgcini Ramachela; Applicant: Wilson Kanetsa; Respondent: The State
Court
Harare High Court
Jurisdiction
Zimbabwe
Judgment Date
16 December 2015
Case Number
B 908 of 2015 ; B 913 of 2015 ; HH 976 of 2015
Procedural Posture
Bail Application / Ruling on Bail Pending Trial
Outcome
application dismissed
Legal Topics
Bail, Robbery, Attempted Murder, Unlawful Possession of Firearms, Explosives, Live Ammunition
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Constitutional Law Bail Robbery Attempted Murder Unlawful Possession of Firearms Explosives Live Ammunition

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Parties

Mgcini Ramachela

Applicant

Wilson Kanetsa

Applicant

The State

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Bail Application / Ruling on Bail Pending Trial

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicants should be granted bail pending trial
  2. 2 Whether there are compelling reasons justifying continued detention

Ratio Decidendi

Given the seriousness of the charges, the strength of the evidence, the applicants' mobility, and the likelihood of absconding, there are compelling reasons to deny bail pending trial.

Court Disposition

application dismissed

Orders

  • Application for bail pending trial is dismissed.