R. v. Lokordilo s/o Manyanga, Crim. Rev. 5-A-67; 7/1/67; Bannerman, J.

R. v. Lokordilo s/o Manyanga, Crim. Rev. 5-A-67; 7/1/67; Bannerman, J.

The accused was convicted of breaking and clearing land within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area for the purpose of cultivation without a written permit (Cap. 18, ss. 9(b) (i) and 18, as amended by Act 43 of 1964). During the presentation of its case the prosecution introduced evidence that the accused had previously been fined for cultivating in the area.

            Held: Evidence of the previous conviction was wrongly admitted as it was not open to the prosecution to prove any previous conviction or bad character at that stage of the trial.