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S v Ronde (329 of 2024) [2024] ZWHHC 329 (5 August 2024)
The High Court set aside a negligent driving conviction, substituted reckless driving, and remitted the matter because the trial court gave no proper reasons and mishandled the second count.
S v Machimbidzofa (Criminal Application ) [2023] ZWHHC 470 (25 September 2023)
The High Court dismissed an appeal against a culpable homicide conviction and 5-year sentence arising from a fatal bus crash caused by reckless driving.
S v Matimura (231 of 2023) [2023] ZWHHC 315 (27 March 2023)
The High Court dismissed a criminal appeal against convictions for impersonating a public official and reckless driving, finding the trial court’s conclusions were supported by the evidence.
S v Mumpande (108 of 2022) [2022] ZWBHC 108 (6 April 2022)
The High Court withheld its certificate in a criminal review, finding the magistrate’s proceedings were not in accordance with real and substantial justice.
S v Goche (CA 88 of 2019; HMT 18 of 2020) [2020] ZWMTHC 18 (27 February 2020)
On appeal from a reckless driving conviction, the court substituted a conviction for dangerous driving and reduced imprisonment to a fine with a driving ban.
S v Mambara (CA 374 of 2018; HH 126 of 2020) [2020] ZWHHC 126 (4 February 2020)
Criminal appeal on sentence for culpable homicide and driving without a licence. The High Court upheld reckless driving, corrected a driving ban, and ordered a retrial on count two.
S v Nyamhosva (HB 103 of 2006) [2006] ZWBHC 103 (11 October 2006)
The High Court held that the evidence did not prove reckless driving, but did support driving without due care and attention. The appeal succeeded in part.
Benefit Zimuntu v The State [2000] ZWCHHC 1 (3 June 2000)
On appeal, the High Court set aside a reckless driving conviction, substituted negligent driving, and varied sentence and driving prohibition.
S v Mitchell (Crim. Appeal 324 of 1984; SC 101 of 1984) [1984] ZWSC 101 (15 October 1984)
On appeal from a negligent driving conviction, the Supreme Court upheld findings that the appellant turned across traffic dangerously and confirmed the sentence.
S v Samkange (Crim. Appeal 206 of 1983; SC 133 of 1983) [1983] ZWSC 133 (7 December 1983)
The Supreme Court of Zimbabwe upheld Kenneth Samkange’s conviction for culpable homicide, finding his lookout failure negligent and the predominant cause of the fatal collision.
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