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Munkuli and Another v State (126 of 2024) [2024] ZWBHC 126 (26 September 2024)
The High Court dismissed a criminal appeal over conviction and nine-year sentences for possessing raw unmarked ivory without a permit.
S v Guvheya (334 of 2024) [2024] ZWHHC 334 (7 August 2024)
The High Court reviewed a rape-related sentencing referral, altered the charge citation, found no special circumstances, and imposed the 10-year mandatory sentence.
S v Ndlovu (522 of 2023) [2023] ZWHHC 398 (14 September 2023)
The High Court dismissed an application for condonation to note a late appeal, finding the seven-month delay unexplained and the proposed appeal hopeless.
S v Bhebhe (181 of 2023) [2023] ZWHHC 579 (8 September 2023)
On criminal review, the High Court held that the magistrate misdirected itself by finding special circumstances to avoid a mandatory driving prohibition after negligent driving caused a fatal collision.
S v Manyengavana (102 of 2023) [2023] ZWHHC 102 (15 March 2023)
The High Court quashed a 10-year sentence for unlawful possession of railway equipment, finding misdirections in sentencing and an inadequate inquiry into special circumstances.
S v Mundanda (708 of 2022) [2022] ZWHHC 708 (22 September 2022)
The High Court dismissed an appeal against conviction and sentence for cutting an electricity cable, holding that s 60A(3)(b) does not require interruption of supply.
S v Walusa (CA 250 of 2018; HH 677 of 2020) [2020] ZWHHC 677 (2 November 2020)
The High Court partly upheld Brian Walusa’s appeal, excluding contested indications for lack of a trial within a trial. Conviction remained on one count only.
S v Mule & Anor (CRB MBR 1601 of 2020; HH 328 of 2020) [2020] ZWHHC 328 (21 May 2020)
The trial was a nullity due to the magistrate's failure to comply with mandatory statutory requirements to explain and record the accused's right to legal representation and the meaning and consequences of special circumstances, resulting in a substantial miscarriage of justice.
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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 Seughyun (CA 656 of 2016; HH 409 of 2017) [2017] ZWHHC 409 (29 June 2017)
The High Court held the conviction appeal was a nullity for procedural non-compliance and dismissed an appeal against sentence for unlawful possession of gold.
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