Clearance Zindi v The State

HH 489-21

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Case Details

Court

Harare High Court

Date

27 August 2021

Citation

HH 489-21

Neutral Citation

[2021] ZWHH 489

Outcome

unknown

Case Type

Application

Bench

Presiding

CHIKOWERO J

Full Bench

CHIKOWERO J

Areas of Law

Criminal procedureBail law

Keywords

bail pending trialrobberyrapeabscondmentpublic safety

Key Issues

{"issue_text":"Whether applicant is likely to abscond if granted bail","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Seriousness of charges, strength of prosecution case, applicant's personal circumstances"}
{"issue_text":"Whether applicant poses danger to public safety","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Violent nature of offences, degree of violence exhibited"}

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Facts of the Case

Background

The applicant, Clearance Zindi, sought bail pending trial on charges of robbery and rape. He was allegedly part of a gang that committed a violent home invasion on 25 May 2021, during which property was stolen and a 22-year-old woman was raped. The applicant was linked to the crimes through possession of stolen items - a cellphone and jacket.

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