THE STATE v JAPHET MAPFUMO

HB 78/20

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Case Details

Court

Bulawayo High Court

Date

9 March 2020

Citation

HB 78/20

Neutral Citation

[2020] ZWHB 78

Outcome

unknown

Case Type

Trial

Bench

Presiding

MOYO J

Full Bench

MOYO JMr A. Ndlovu (Assessor)Mr N. Ndubiwa (Assessor)

Areas of Law

Criminal LawEvidence

Keywords

MurderCulpable HomicideDomestic ViolenceAssaultPlea

Key Issues

{"issue_text":"Whether the accused's actions constitute murder or culpable homicide","issue_type":"law","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"The nature of the assault, the deceased's injuries, and the cause of death"}

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Facts of the Case

Background

The applicant, Aaron Nyarugwe, was employed by the respondent, Dharwizi Transport (Private) Limited, as a driver. He was dismissed from employment after being absent from work for three days without leave or reasonable excuse. The applicant challenged his dismissal, contending that it was unfair and that the disciplinary procedures were not properly followed.

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