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Bulawayo High Court
The State v Farai Mlambo and Kudakwashe Mlambo
HB 203-19
Case Details
Court
Bulawayo High Court
Date
14 November 2019
Citation
HB 203-19
Neutral Citation
[2019] ZWHB 203
Outcome
unknown
Case Type
Trial
Bench
Presiding
MOYO J
Full Bench
MOYO JMr J H SobantuMr M Ndlovu
Areas of Law
Criminal lawHomicide
Keywords
murderculpable homicideassaultpleasentence
Tags
murderculpable homicideassaultplea bargain
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ai analysis
Case Summary
Key Issues
- {"issue_text":"Whether accused 1 is guilty of murder or culpable homicide","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Accused 1 struck deceased with log causing death"}
- {"issue_text":"Whether accused 2 is guilty of murder or assault","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Accused 2 slapped deceased once"}
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Facts of the Case
Background
Two brothers, Farai and Kudakwashe Mlambo, were drinking with Osbourn Mushana at Mopani Business Centre, Gwanda on 30 May 2011. An argument ensued between Farai and the deceased during braaing, Kudakwashe slapped the deceased, and Farai struck him with a log on the head. The deceased died the next day from head injuries.
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