Administration of Estates cases

South African case law on Administration of Estates, with full citations. 111 cases — page 1 of 1.

  1. Alex Chimhowa and Others v Joyce Chimhowa (nee Masukwedza) and OthersHIGH COURT OF ZIMBABWE, HARARE, 8 March, 17 November and 23 November 2011
  2. Alfred Muchini v Elizabeth Mary Adams and OthersHH 208-2011, Case No. CIV (A) 197/07
  3. Anna Jim v Peter Jim and Charles Jack and Master of the High CourtHH 275-26; HCHF 3269/25
  4. Anna Ncube v Barbra Lunga N.O (Executrix Dative of Estate Late Bima Sibanda: DRBY 359/11) and The City of BulawayoJudgment No. HB 136/14, Case No. HC 3447/12
  5. Arnold Kombo (N.O.) and Gerald Kombo v Rugare Mandima (N.O.) and OthersHB 203/25; HCBC 2469/23
  6. Ashley Kadira N.O v Cladius Nhemwa N.O and OthersHH 592-22 (HC 7047/21)
  7. Atalia Mukanganise and Others v Simangele Mwale and OthersHB 131/21, HC 1931/21
  8. Barbara Cook and Sophie Wildling v Alister Abrahams and Master of the High Court N.O and Registrar of DeedsHH 859/15, HC 9801/15
  9. Basil Mutizwa Mapfumo and Others v Tinashe Osmond Mapfumo and OthersHB 350-17, HC 2624-15
  10. Beaulah Mutambanadzo v African Banking Corporation Zimbabwe Limited and Claudious Nhemwa and Thereasa GrimmelHH 179-20, HC 5413/19
  11. Billy Boy Joseph (In his capacity as the Executor Testamentary of the Estate Late Stephenson Joseph Joseph DR 3094/02) v Timothy Mwapinzedudyi and OthersHH 281-26, HCH 1743/25
  12. Bouwer and Another NNO v Master of the High Court, Pretoria(916/2022) [2023] ZASCA 135 (19 October 2023)
  13. Christian M Katsande v The Master of the High Court and AnotherHH 50-2007, HC 10476/04 (Ref Case No. 11123/02)
  14. Deborah Ngwenya and Others v Glory Mpofu N.O. and OthersJudgment No. HB 88/11, Case No. HC 1017/10
  15. Ellen Chari (nee Chakaunyana) (In her capacity as Executrix Dative in estate of the Late Yobe Chari) v Takudzwa Munopfukutwa and The Master of the High Court of ZimbabweHH 47/2013, HC 313/2012
  16. Ellen Majola v Bekezela NyoniJudgment No. HB 99/14, Case No. HC 2210/11
  17. Elphas Mavune Maphisa v The Executor Dative and OthersHB 03/22; HC 400/21
  18. Emily Chihota v Gundasi Luya and City of Harare; Emily Chihota v Estate Late Noria Luya and 2 OthersHH 890-15, HC 5267/91, HC 10547/11
  19. E. Pfugari Properties (Private) Limited and Eddies Pfugari (Private) Limited and Rockney Investments (Private) Limited v The Master of the High Court and Clever Mandizvidza N.O and Stern Mufara N.O and Registrar of CompaniesHH 260-21, HC 6168/20
  20. Ernest Tekere v Precious Sihle Sibanda and Shepherd ChipadzaHB 90-18; HC 1698/14
  21. Estate Late Willard Mwayera v Horlodge Investments (Pvt) Ltd and OthersHH 53-19, HC 7496/06
  22. Faith Nyarai Maphosa v Dorcas Mukucha N.O and Patience Manyara and Master of the High Court N.OHH 148-19, HC 3793/18
  23. Federated Properties (Private) Limited v O Masomera (In his capacity as the executor of the Estate Late Selestino Chada) and Others2011 (High Court of Zimbabwe, Harare, 1 December 2011) [unreported]
  24. Feldman, David Charles v Migdin, Jack NO(194/05) [2006] ZASCA 62
  25. File Nyoni v Likumbi Kalipa N.O. (Executor estate Philimon Kalipa Khumalo) and OthersHB 111/21, HC1948/17
  26. Francis Roland Haisaid (in his capacity as the Executor of the Estate Late Stephen Omar Hayisa also known as Stephen Haisaid) v Oliver Masomera and The Master of High Court (N.O) and The Registrar of Deeds (N.O)HH 593-18, HC 4852/18
  27. Francis Roland Haisaid v Oliver Masomera and OthersHH 255-22, HC 5914/20
  28. Francis Samuriwo v Kundayi Evelyn Mazaiwana and Kudzayi McDonald Mazaiwana and Registrar of Deeds (consolidated with Kundayi Evelyn Mazaiwana and Kudzayi McDonald Mazaiwana v Francis Samuriwo)HH 218-19 (HC 12543/15 and HC 2923/15)
  29. Glenda Paballo Moyo and Beatrice Joyce Moyo v Sinini Moyo and OthersHB 230/17, HC 2299/15
  30. Goodwill Nkala v Nomsa Hazel Ncube N.O. and OthersHB 93.20, HC 2757/17
  31. Harold Chinogurei v Shamiso Chiseko and The Deputy SheriffHIGH COURT OF ZIMBABWE, HARARE, 24 March 2011
  32. Hilda Salila and Maria Salila v Gerry Munyaradzi Salila N.O and OthersHH 39-2010, HC 3575/07
  33. In Re: Estate Late Amos John ChirundaHH 119-2006, Civ (A) 307/06
  34. In Re: Estate Late Zacharia NyoniHB 75-15, HCAR 480-15, R/F 16-15
  35. Isabel Chikudza v Cosmas Chikudza and OthersNot provided in judgment
  36. Jefferson Tsuro Mhanda v Martha Mufaro Mhanda and Master of the High CourtHH 268-19, HC 10606/16
  37. Jennifer Ndlovu (nee Nyoni) v Christina Ndlovu (nee Sithole) and OthersJudgment No. HB 10/11, Case No. 2401/05, X Ref 890/03
  38. John Bourchier Meyburg N.O. (In his capacity as Executor of The Estate of the Late Anthony Joseph Levey) v Chrispen Benjamin and Benhilda Benjamin2012 (Unreported) (High Court of Zimbabwe, Harare)
  39. John Tendayi Elliot Nyakunu and Samuel Kudiwa Ncube v The Master of the High Court and Oliver Masomera NOHH 87-19, HC 12891/16
  40. Joshua Mabhiza v Rosemary Nemhara and OthersHH 521-16, HC 186/02
  41. Joyce Chagadura v Shelly Antonio and Regis Muveregi and Director of Housing City of Harare and The Sheriff of the High CourtHH 176/2010; HC 3982/05
  42. Joyce Pedzisai (nee Mukaronda) and Tracy Pedzisai (nee Magunje) v Getrude Dade Pedzisai and The Master of the High CourtHH 81-2004, HC 7222/03
  43. Juliana Dube (nee Kunyarimwe) and Jonathan Kunyarimwe v Freddy Chimbari N.O. and Master of the High Court N.O. and Tendai Phineas Nyagwande and Edna Zivai NyagwandeHH 838-18, HC 9791/17
  44. Julia Ndemera and Cosmas Ndemera v Siphelile Moyo and Tafadzwa Chitate and The Deputy Sheriff N OHH 107-09, HC 4099/08
  45. Julian Martin Hamilton Barns v Emmanuel Ngwarati and OthersHH 465-25, HCH5671/24
  46. Juliet Dhlonono v Anna Sibanda and OthersHB 243/21, HC 1774/19
  47. Kumbirai Madondo v The Master of High Court and Estate Late Elias Dzimba MadondoHH 242/16, HC 3155/15
  48. Lovemore Goredema (In his capacity as the Executor of the Estate Late Robert Tendayi Magwenzi) v Patricia Magwenzi and OthersHH 223-10, HC 1093/10
  49. Manala Loveness Motsi v Gamila Atwa Ibrahim Elzont (Executor in the Estate late John Joseph Manolakakis) and OthersHB 329/16, HC 2898/16, X REF 2915/16
  50. Manala Loveness Motsi v Virginia Chidhakwa (nee Machokoto) and Deputy Master of the High CourtJudgment No. SC 38/21, Chamber Application No. SCB 106/20
  51. Margret Chiwimbiso Mwamuka N.O. (in her capacity as executrix dative Estate late VN Mwamuka) v Julie Panagiota Mercuri N.O. (in her capacity as executrix dative estate late E E Mercuri) and Master of the High Court N.O.HH 663-18, HC 13277/12
  52. Maria Mandizha v Chamunorwa Mazuru N.O. and OthersHH 48-26; HCHF 5013/25
  53. Maria Salome Katsiga v Hilda Tambudzai Charlie and Nyasha Lovemore Machakaire and Master of High Court and Registrar of DeedsHH 6-2009, HC 2059/07
  54. Maritha Mwinjilo v Lovie Charity Munyoro and Magistrate L. RwodziHB 42/20; HC 2775/10
  55. Mark Taruhla and Others v Fakazi Sonny Taruhla and The Master of the High CourtHH 743-19, HC 4245/19
  56. Mark Taruhla and Others v Fakazi Sonny Taruhla and The Master of the High Court N.OHH 449-21, HC 4245/19
  57. Matthews Tichaona Kunaka (N.O) (In his capacity as the Executor Dative of the Estate of the Late Ephraim Kunaka) v Chipo Evangelista Gudza (nee Kunaka) and OthersHH 259-26; HCH 3673/25
  58. Maxwell Masose v Fortune Mutemeri N.O. and OthersHH 668-22, HC 3832/21
  59. Melania Midzi and John Midzi v Master of the High Court of Zimbabwe N.O and OthersHH 104-26 (HCH 2961/24)
  60. Mildred Chirumiko v Fred Jeka and OthersHH 724/16, HC 3152/11
  61. Miriam Sarai v Timothy Chatikobo and Master of the High Court N.OHH 194-26, HCHF 4003/25
  62. Natsho Masuku v The Additional Master and OthersHB 196-15; HC 2840-14; XREF DRBY 665-05
  63. Nedbank Limited v Aletta Petronella Susanna Steyn(20085/2014) [2015] ZASCA 30
  64. Newton Elliot Dongo v Babnik Investments (Pvt) Ltd and Messenger of CourtHH 384-17, HC1085/17
  65. Nomagugu Sithulisile Johnson v Natasha Farai Mashonganyika and OthersHB 59/26; HCBC 219/24
  66. Oliver Masomera (in his capacity as Executor Dative of Estate Late Brian James Rhodes) v Gideon Hwemende and OthersHH 665-16, HC 617/15
  67. Osefelupilu Moyo (Nee Sedange) v Ester Kelly N.O. and Assistant Master of the High CourtJudgment No. HB 91/10, Case No. HC 1343/09
  68. Otilia Mpepereki v Diana Nyaradzo Mpepereki (In her capacity as executrix testamentary of the Estate of the Late Sheunesu Mpepereki DR 1631/21) and OthersHH 781-22; HC 6699/22
  69. Patience Zaranyika v The Master of the High Court and OthersHH 526-19, HC 3577/18
  70. Patricia Darangwa N.O (Duly Representing Estate Late Viola Kaura DR 962/22) v Zibute Samuel Makaipa and OthersHH 29-26; HCH7290/22
  71. Patricia Darangwa v Juliet Kadungure and OthersJudgment No. SC 126/21, Civil Appeal No. SC 26/21
  72. Peter Nyandoro v Christopher Mukowamombe and Julia Mukowamombe and Master of the High CourtHH 209-2010; HC 2852/08
  73. Polo Susan Pitso NO and Others v Chabeli Molatoli Attorneys Incorporated(420/2023) [2024] ZASCA 94 (12 June 2024)
  74. Raubenheimer v Raubenheimer(560/2011) [2012] ZASCA 97
  75. Rohland Van Niekerk v Iona Van Niekerk and Others1999 ZLR (39), Judgment No. S.C. 47/99, Civil Appeal No. 154/98
  76. Rumbidzai Hamandishe v Frederick Manyangarirwa N.O. and OthersHH 115-18, HC 2802/16
  77. Sanpoulus Maplanka v Oliver Masomera and The Deputy MasterHB 03/16, HC 2903/15, DRB 334/09
  78. Scholastica Zvandaitabha and Nicholas Jingo v Grace Bheta and OthersHH 863/15, HC 3615/11
  79. Selina Thebe (Nee Mabaleka) v Leonard Mabaleka and Municipality of BulawayoHB 110/18, HC 1951/14
  80. Shennaz Wazir v Master of High Court and OthersHH 586-25; HCHF 1403/25
  81. Shiraz Sabdia N.O. and Another v Aniel Kanjee Soma and Another(845/2023) [2024] ZASCA 174 (12 December 2024)
  82. Show Magaisa and Talent Musarara v Admire SongoreHH 605-21, HC 9704/19
  83. Sibhekile Sibanda v Mpilo Msipha and OthersHB 29/21; HC822/20
  84. Sifelani Hlahleni v Estate Late John Zeburoni Hlahleni and OthersHH 371-25; HCHF 1305/25
  85. Sikhethintombi Ngwenya v M. L. Motsi N.O (In Her Capacity as the Executor of the Estate of the Late Ruth Gasela) and OthersHB 72-16, HC 1205-15
  86. Simon Bhiri v The Master of the High Court and OthersJudgment No. HB 193/12, Case No. HC 3035/12
  87. Simon Chikunguwo v Laiza Chikunguwo and Estate Late Calambas ChikunguwoHH 553-17, HC 8156/13
  88. Simon Chiponda Tafa v Sibonile Tafa and The Master of the High CourtHH 393-18, HC 7675/12
  89. Siphathisiwe Muchiyani Mudawini (In her capacity as the Executrix Dative of the estate late Ema Mudawini and also as beneficiary to the estate late Wilson Muchiyani Mudawini) and Henry Muchiyani v Patricia Darangwa N.O (In her capacity as Executrix Dative of the Estate late Wilson Muchiyani Mudawini) and OthersHB 196/22, HC 526/19
  90. Sipho Leonard Bulle v Bekithemba Bulle and Abdullah Esmail Kassim and Master of the High Court of ZimbabweHH 329-22, HC 920/21
  91. Sladen Marufu v Wintertons and OthersHH-83-2002, HC 10309/01
  92. Soiling Juliana Meadley v Carrack Investments (Pvt) Ltd and OthersHB 123/25; HC 2819/22
  93. Starford Kufakwazvino v Caleb Mutandwa and OthersJudgment No. SC 29/07, Civil Appeal No. 204/06
  94. Susan Rufudza v Oliver Masomera (in his capacity as Executor Dative of estate late Socrates Zimunhu) and OthersHH 62-20, HC 10444/16
  95. Talkmore Chigwiko v Leonard Chigwiko and OthersHH 298-13, HC 4200/10
  96. Tatenda Mhere v Jeremiah Matenhese N.O. (In his capacity as Executor Dative for Estate Late Obert Mhere) and OthersHMA 62-22, HC 306-21, X REF DRMS 179-12
  97. Tawanda Cecil Madzingaidze (in his capacity as executor of Estate Late Walter Madzingaidze) v Katanga Service Station (Private) Limited and OthersHH 256-2013, HC 3850/2011
  98. Tererai Tinofirei Mapengo v Estate Late Shingirai Bobo (DR 2997/21) and OthersHH 182-26; HCH 2166/25
  99. Thabiso Daka and Winifilda Daniel v Oliver Masomera N.O and Margaret Gwatidzo and Master of the High Court and Master of the High Court N.OHH 517-25, HCHF 754/25
  100. The Estate Late Godfrey Madamombe (Represented by Angela Madamombe, Executrix Dative) v Tawanda Mike MataniHB 141/25, HCBC 798/24
  101. The Master of the High Court v Sithandizile Dhlamini Moyo and OthersHH 11/09, HC 5727/07
  102. The Registrar-General Ghana v Master of the High Court and OthersHH 77-18, HC 12541/16
  103. Tomu Nyandoro v Estate Late Paulino Oliveria Martins and OthersHH 17-2010, HC 1077/09
  104. Tonderayi Gabriel Mugabe v Bona Nyemudzai Ouma Mutsahuni (In her capacity as Executrix Dative to Estate Late Robert Gabriel Mugabe DR 2703/19) and Master of the High Court (N.O.)HH 459-25; HCHF 449/25
  105. Tryphine Sibanda v Libati Moyo and OthersHB 51/21; HC 2422/19
  106. Virginia Chidhakwa (nee Machokoto) v Manala Loveness Motsi and Deputy Master of the High CourtHB 138/20, HC 2433/19
  107. Virimai Makuzva and Others v Viola Machera (nee Makuzva) and OthersHH 772-22; HC 7775/19
  108. Wallmac Chirimba v Charles Chirimba and The Registrar of DeedsHH 130-22, HC 4157/20
  109. Wellington Muramba v Hazel Tendai Hanyani (In her capacity as Executrix of the estate of the late Vincent Matongo DR No. 1954/18) and OthersHH 783-22, HC 03/22
  110. Winnie Makwara and Others v Grace Chitura and OthersHH 122-18, HC 12096/16
  111. Yolanda Mututuma v Minister of Mines and Mining Development and OthersHH 351-22, HC 3366/22