Agricultural Law cases

South African case law on Agricultural Law, with full citations. 90 cases — page 1 of 1.

  1. Abednico Tsamwise v Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Water, Climate and Rural Settlement and Wellington Maruma and Zimbabwe Land CommissionHH 705-22, HC 801/22
  2. Adendorffs Boerderye (Pty) Ltd v Fayindolo Shabalala & others(997/15) [2017] ZASCA 37 (29 March 2017)
  3. Alice Sunga & 32 Others v Deron MutengwaHH 68-2007; HC 64/07
  4. Avenant v Commissioner for the South African Revenue Service(367/2015) [2016] ZASCA 90 (1 June 2016)
  5. Bertie Van Zyl (Pty) Limited t/a ZZ2 and Others v Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and Others(549/2020) [2021] ZASCA 101 (14 July 2021)
  6. Buppe Kihwaja Changara v Row Croppers (Private) LimitedHH 350-22, Case No. HC 2868/20
  7. Christopher Maswi and Maidei Maswi v Dr. Samuel TakawiraHH 395-14, HC 14343/12
  8. Collen Dhlamini and Others v Herbert Ncube and OthersHB 11-18, HC 953/17
  9. Commercial Sugar Cane Farmers Association and Others v The Minister of Industry and Commerce and OthersHMA 13/17, HC 9/17
  10. Cornelius Nel and Others v Joseph Motlabane and AnotherNot reported - Land Claims Court judgment delivered 13 May 2011
  11. Daniel Francois Du Toit v George Mushambi and The Sheriff of the High Court N.O.HH 237-22, HC 2106/21 REF CASE 4742/21
  12. David Sylvester Mazambani v Hatiwandi Zinyakatira and OthersHCC 8/26 (Ref Case No: HCCC 209/25)
  13. De Villiers v Elspiek Boerdery (Pty) Ltd(1196/2015) [2017] ZASCA 4 (9 March 2017)
  14. Dorothy M Shamuyarira v Fred MakoneseHH 401-18, HC 2212/17
  15. Douglas James Henwood v Kingstone Tabvana Kajese and Thornvlei Farming Enterprises (Private) Limited and Prospect Litium Zimbabwe (Private) LimitedHH 372-25, HCHC 41/24
  16. Elankor SES (Pty) Ltd v Mzwandile Ngcosholo and OthersCase No. LCC 31R/2006
  17. Estate Late Godfrey Havatitye Sigobodhla and Terttu Elisabet Sigobodhla v Takawira Chawonza and Minister of Lands Agriculture Fisheries Water and Rural ResettlementHH 515-21, HC 4379/21
  18. Fantaisie Farms (Pvt) Ltd & Fourteen Others v (A) F.T. Manyeruke & Others (B) (1) Hippo Valley Estates Limited (2) Triangle Limited (Additional Respondents)Judgment No. 65/07, Civil Appeal No. 154/06
  19. Felix Pambukani v Gardner Magande and OthersHH 625-21; HC 4456/21
  20. Fidelis Chauke v The StateHH 299-14, CRB MS1508/13
  21. Florence Sigudu v Minister of Lands and Rural Resettlement N.O. and Phineas ChihotaHH 11-2013, HC 10915/11
  22. Gert Leopold Ehlers NO and Others v Hendrik Graphorn NO and OthersSaak Nr: 265/03 and 278/03 (SCA)
  23. Gift Chisango v Priviledge Chisango and Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Water, Climate and Rural ResettlementHH 732-22; HC 6009/21
  24. Gilbert Jonga v Nyasha ChabataHH 177-17, HC 78/17
  25. Gold Driven Investments (Pvt) Ltd v Francesca Tendayi NyabadzaHH 421-13, HC 5426/11
  26. Graham Douglas Dabbs v Dennis Musengi and Minister of Lands and Land ResettlementHH 251-14, HC3808/14
  27. Gwenzi Mhondoro v The Minister of Lands, Agriculture Water and Rural Resettlement and The Attorney General of ZimbabweHH 603-22, Case No HC 2273/20
  28. Hector Dalton Ludick (Senior) and Others v Minister of Lands & Rural Resettlement N.O and OthersHH 569-18, HC 10061/17
  29. Hippo Valley Estates Limited v Various Respondents (Multiple Consolidated Interpleader Cases)HH 57-2006 (HC 5805/2003 and related cases)
  30. Hortico Produce (Private) Limited v Tafula Properties (Private) LimitedJudgment No S.C. 118/2001, Civil Appeal No 5/2000
  31. Idanai Steward Mazaiwana (in his capacity as the Executor Dative in the Estate of the Late Phinias Itanai Mazaiwana) v Teddy NdlovuHB 151/25, HC 54/23
  32. Idanai Steward Mazaiwana (In his capacity as the Executor dative in the estate of the late Phinias Itanai Mazaiwana) v Teddy NdlovuHB 151/25; HC 54/23
  33. Jabulani Matembudze v Grain Marketing BoardHH 249-11, HC 3609/09
  34. Jacobus Johannes Kemp NO and Others v Dr JJH Van Wyk and OthersCase No 335/04 (SCA)
  35. Jacobus Johannes Ramsauer N.O. and Others v Klaas OlivierLCC03R/14
  36. J.C. Conolly and Sons (Pvt) Ltd v R.C. Ndhlukula and The Minister of Lands and Rural ResettlementHB 114-16, HC 11252/15
  37. Jerry Chigumbu v Caroline Maposhere and Takunda Mazura and The Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Water, Fisheries and Rural Resettlement N.OHH 174-26 (HCH 5626/25)
  38. Johannes Heinrich Geue and Montserrat Maria Geue v Pieter Blomerus Notling Van Der Lith and Wandrag & Horn IncorporatedCase number 625/02 (Supreme Court of Appeal) [2003] - reported as unreported but marked as REPORTABLE
  39. Johannes Mpedi and Others v Erasmus Albertus Swanevelder and AnotherCase number: 421/02
  40. John Strong (Private) Limited and Tobs Strong (Private) Limited v William Wachenuka and Ministry of Lands, Agriculture and ResettlementHH 118-10, HC 1916/09
  41. Justin Mupamhanga v Saul Gomwe and OthersHH 51-15, HC 7696/13
  42. Kampion Tawurayi Garikayi and Others v Shereni Fisher and OthersHH 428-13; HC10099/11
  43. Kershelmar Farms (Pvt) Ltd and Others v Dumisani MadzivanyatiHB 190/21, HC 1315/21
  44. Kiepersol Poultry Farm (Pty) Ltd v Gideon Phasiya(230/2008) [2009] ZASCA 119 (25 September 2009)
  45. Klodias Hove v Minister of Lands and Resettlement and Rural Resettlement N.O. and OthersHH 85-19, HC 7034/15
  46. Kuhlengisa Machona v Magistrate C. Maunga (N.O) and Christopher ChisangoHH 391-25, HC 6242/23, Ref Case DCA 4/23
  47. Lemman Munenekwa v Elias Muzamba and OthersJudgment No. HB 100/14, Case No. HC 2422/11
  48. Lismati Mahakute v Equistruct (Private) Limited t/a ICP Farming and The Minister (N.O) Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Water, Climate and Rural ResettlementHMA 7-22, HC 118/21
  49. Loskop Landgoed Boerdery (Pty) Ltd and Others v Petrus Moeleso and Others[2022] ZASCA 53 (12 April 2022)
  50. Lovemore Rwambiwa v Letwin Kananga and OthersHMT 22-22, HC 17/22
  51. Lucia Madanhire and Effort Mufambisi versus Ephraim Chirume and OthersHMA 50-22; HC 294-21
  52. Maize Board v John JacksonCase Number: 396/04 (Supreme Court of Appeal)
  53. Mario Damani v Waterbessie Investments (Pvt) Limited and OthersHH 173-26; HCH-3888/25
  54. Mashau Rashavha v HJ van RensburgCase No: 439/2002
  55. Mashumba Kaponya v Meki Mahwiridi and The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural DevelopmentHH 273-26; HCH 5842/25
  56. Matheba Klaas Simelane v Nicolaas Johannes de Villiers N.O and OthersLCC 133/2022 (unreported judgment delivered 28 November 2022)
  57. Mattheus Gerhardus Willemse and Enhoek Estate (Pvt) Limited v Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Water, Climate and Rural Resettlement and Givemore TavesureHH 543-21, HC 4116/20
  58. Maxrae Estates (Pty) Ltd v The Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries & Another(407/2020) [2021] ZASCA 73 (09 June 2021)
  59. Mazikhethela Banana v Abraham Mpumelelo Mabhena and The Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Climate Change and Rural Resettlement (N.O.)HB 200/21, HC 1422/21
  60. Mbele Sondela Msomi v Peter Landale Train N.O. and OthersLCC 95/2009 (Land Claims Court, 10 December 2010)
  61. Minister of Agriculture v Bluelilliesbush Dairy Farming (Pty) Ltd(270/2007) [2008] ZASCA 60
  62. Moladora Trust v Magalone Mereki and OthersLCC70/2022; [2022] ZALCC (Judgment delivered 11 November 2022)
  63. Moreblessings Mpofu and Leo T. Mpofu v F.A Stewart (Pvt) Ltd and Joseph Stewart and Minister of Lands and Rural Resettlement, N.OHB 76-17 (HC 1376-16)
  64. Oliver Chitsinde v Pesiwe Ruhonde and The Minister of Lands and Rural SettlementHH 301-19, HC 3400/18
  65. Patricia Nonsikelelo Nyabadza v Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Water, Fisheries and Rural Development and Mahseer Investment Private LimitedHH 374-25, Case No HCH 6536/23
  66. Penias Kazingizi v Jonas Samuel and OthersHH 317-15, HC 707/14
  67. Petrus Willem Michau v The Maize BoardCase No 280/2002
  68. Phinias Ngarava v Mrs Muringai and OthersHH 695-15, HC 7083/15
  69. Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc. and Pannar Seed (Pty) Ltd v The Competition Commission and African Centre for BiosafetyCAC Case No.: 113/CAC/NOV11; CT Case No: 81/AM/DEC10
  70. Prosper Muchenje v Tsitsi Choruma and The Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Water, Climate and Rural ResettlementHH 639/22, HC 5131/22
  71. Rangarirai Mago v George Rusere and The Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Water, Climate and Rural ResettlementHMA 54-21; HC 258-20
  72. R.R Estates (Private) Limited and Colin Bruce Nienbar v Henry Nyikadzino and Tafadzwa NyikadzinoHH 435-17, HC 5728/17
  73. Selsley Farm Trust v Mhlongo[2009] ZASCA 124 (28 September 2009)
  74. Shorai Kudzai Muchemwa v CM GrobblerJudgment No. SC 32/2017, Civil Appeal No. SC 620/15
  75. Sibusisiwe Bango v A.H.S. MadlelaHB-136-15; HC-1106-14 (X REF HC 256-14; 2810-13)
  76. Simbarashe Zindoga v Peter Magejo and Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Water, Climate and Rural ResettlementHH 224-25, HC 6048/23
  77. South African Raisins (Proprietary) Limited and Another v S A D Holdings Limited and AnotherCase number: 176/2000
  78. Stalwo (Pty) Ltd v Wary Holdings (Pty) Ltd(377/2006) [2007] ZASCA 133
  79. Tafanana Mukarakate and Others v Tonderayi KufakunesuHH 558-21, CIV 'A' 13/21
  80. Takesure Mbano v Afaras Mtausi Gwaradzimba and OthersHH 363-19, HC 8473/16 and HC 9009/16
  81. Thabo Masuku v The Minister of Lands and Rural Resettlement and Douglas NdlovuHB 322-17 (HC 1457-16, Xref HC 920-15)
  82. The Maize Board v Temple Albert Hart(248/05) [2006] ZASCA 4
  83. The State v Tadious MukusaHH 147-2002; CRB 262/02
  84. Top Lay Egg Co-op Limited and Another v Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and Others(400/2022) [2023] ZASCA 67 (16 May 2023)
  85. Tridevco (Pty) Ltd and Another v Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform & Rural Development and Others(62/2024) [2025] ZASCA 110 (22 July 2025)
  86. WDJ Lubbe v BWB LouwCase number 531/03
  87. Webster Cuthbert Muzara v Shane Raymond Warth and Ministry of Lands, Water, Fisheries and Rural SettlementHMA 20-22, HC 194/21
  88. Wellington Chimuti v Barbra ChimbadzoHH 99-14, CA 150/13
  89. Wellington Maraire v Chiturumani Lysias and Minister of Lands and Rural ResettlementHH 265-14, HC 9894/13
  90. Whitehead and Another v Trustees of the Insolvent Estate of Dennis Charles Riekert and Others(567/2019) [2020] ZASCA 124