THE STATE v MONDLIWETHU MSEBELE

HB 180/25

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Case Details

Court

Bulawayo High Court

Date

21 October 2025

Citation

HB 180/25

Neutral Citation

[2025] ZWHB 180

Outcome

unknown

Case Type

Trial

Bench

Presiding

NDUNA J

Full Bench

NDUNA J

Areas of Law

Criminal LawCriminal Procedure

Keywords

Private defenceProportionalityMens reaStab woundsPost Mortem

Key Issues

{"issue_text":"Whether the accused's actions were justified under the defence of private defence","issue_type":"law","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Accused stabbed deceased seven times after being attacked with bottle"}
{"issue_text":"Whether the accused had the requisite mens rea for murder","issue_type":"law","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Accused stabbed deceased seven times, foresight of death"}

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Facts of the Case

Background

On 26 April 2025, the accused arrived home and accused the deceased of stealing his money. The deceased attacked the accused with a bottle. During the ensuing scuffle, the accused took the bottle and stabbed the deceased seven times, causing fatal injuries. The accused claimed self-defence.

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