THE STATE v STEPHEN BANGA

HB 83-19

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Case Details

Court

Bulawayo High Court

Date

21 May 2019

Citation

HB 83-19

Neutral Citation

[2019] ZWHB 83

Outcome

unknown

Case Type

Trial

Bench

Presiding

MOYO J

Full Bench

MOYO JMs C. J Baye (Assessor)Mr A. B Mpofu (Assessor)

Areas of Law

Criminal LawEvidence

Keywords

MurderConstructive IntentCommon PurposeRobberySpears

Key Issues

{"issue_text":"Whether the accused is guilty of murder","issue_type":"fact","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"The attack on the deceased, the manner of attack, the motive, the cause of death"}
{"issue_text":"Whether the accused acted in common purpose with his accomplices","issue_type":"law","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"The accused's participation in the assault and in the looting of gold ore"}
{"issue_text":"Whether the accused had the requisite intent for murder","issue_type":"law","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"The nature of the attack, the foreseeability of death"}

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Facts of the Case

Background

The accused, together with accomplices still at large, went to Impaluli 22 Mine in Shurugwi with the intention of robbing the deceased and his workmates of gold ore. They attacked the deceased with spears, logs, and knives, causing his death from multiple wounds and acute anemia. The accused was convicted of murder with constructive intent.

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