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Chabhenga v State (345 0f 2024) [2024] ZWHHC 345 (15 August 2024)
The High Court refused bail pending trial, finding compelling reasons including abscondment risk, alleged threats to police, and possible witness interference.
S v Makumbirofa and Another (40 of 2024) [2024] ZWCHHC 40 (23 April 2024)
The High Court allowed a bail appeal, finding no compelling reasons to deny bail where the State had not properly substantiated absconding or interference risks.
S v Nyagweta and Another (39 of 2024) [2024] ZWCHHC 39 (22 April 2024)
The High Court granted bail to two fraud accused, finding the magistrate relied on unsubstantiated fears of witness interference and failed to consider bail conditions.
S v Sikhala (2 of 2023) [2023] ZWHHC 437 (4 January 2023)
High Court appeal against refusal of bail dismissed after the court found the appellant had breached earlier bail conditions and shown no material change in circumstances.
Kagonye v S (HC B 112 of 2022) [2022] ZWHHC 572 (26 September 2022)
Bail pending appeal was refused after a theft of trust property conviction. The court found weak prospects of success and inadequate guarantees against abscondment.
S v Madamombe (117 of 2021) [2021] ZWSC 117 (15 October 2021)
The Supreme Court dismissed an appeal against refusal of bail pending appeal, holding there were slim prospects of success and a real risk of abscondment.
National Prosecuting Authority and Another v Mubaiwa Chiwenga (17 of 2021) [2021] ZWSC 17 (19 March 2021)
The Supreme Court of Zimbabwe dismissed an appeal against refusal to vary bail conditions, holding the appellant had not shown it was advisable in the interests of justice.
S v Chingombe (16 of 2021) [2021] ZWHHC 16 (21 January 2021)
Bail appeal dismissed in a corruption-related prosecution involving Harare officials. The High Court found risks of abscondment and interference with witnesses or evidence.
S v Kazhanje (HACC (B) 23 of 2020; HH 689 of 2020; REF CRB ACC 13 of 2019; REF HACC 582 of 2019) [2020] ZWHHC 689 (4 November 2020)
The High Court granted bail pending appeal, despite the applicant’s earlier failure to surrender promptly after his appeal was struck off, because a fresh appeal was arguable and a presence condition could manage flight risk.
S v Manjengwa & 2 Ors (B 1498 of 2020; HH 678 of 2020; Ref CRB 7924 of 2020; REF CRB 7925 of 2020; Ref CRB 7926 of 2020) [2020] ZWHHC 678 (30 October 2020)
The High Court set aside a magistrate’s refusal of bail to the first appellant, finding the State case weak, the charge defective, and no proper basis to treat him differently from his co-accused.
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