Children's Rights cases

South African case law on Children's Rights, with full citations. 128 cases — page 1 of 1.

  1. AB and Another v Minister of Social Development[2016] ZACC 43
  2. AB and Another v Pridwin Preparatory School and Others[2020] ZACC 12
  3. A B v Pridwin Preparatory School(1134/2017) [2018] ZASCA 150 (01 November 2018)
  4. Acting Speaker of the National Assembly v Teddy Bear Clinic for Abused Children and Another[2015] ZACC 16
  5. AD and DD v DW, CW, Roodepoort Child and Family Welfare Society and Others(CCT 48/07) [2007] ZACC 27
  6. Advance Masara v The StateHMA 07-18, CRB CA 59/17
  7. African Climate Alliance and Others v The Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy and OthersCase No. 56907/2021, [2024] ZAGPPHC (4 December 2024)
  8. Al-Marie Iris Hall v Kudakwashe David MnangagwaHH 586-21; CIV 'A' 1300/20
  9. Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe and Obert Masaraure v Zimbabwe African National Union [Patriotic Front] and Minister of Primary and Secondary EducationHMA 36-18; HC 263/18
  10. Appellant v Respondents (Constitutional Challenge to Age of Consent Legislation)CCZ (Constitutional Court of Zimbabwe): 16 November 2021 & 24 May 2022
  11. Ashley Brooks and Charlene Sybil Brooks v National Director of Public Prosecutions(855/16) [2017] ZASCA 42 (30 March 2017)
  12. Aucamp v AucampCase No. 4323/2024 (Eastern Cape Division – Gqeberha)
  13. Bannatyne v BannatyneCase CCT 18/02 (Constitutional Court, delivered 20 December 2002)
  14. BE obo JE v Member of the Executive Council for Social Development, Western Cape[2021] ZACC 23
  15. Brenda Rumbidzo Nyaguze v Misheck Gwisai and Joseph Maposa and Zvishavane Town CouncilHH 208-22, HC 193/21
  16. Bright Jerry Efe (In his capacity as natural guardian to Jerry Efe and in his personal capacity) v The Principal Director of Immigration and The Minister of Home AffairsHH 428-16, HC 3960/16
  17. Brossy v Brossy[2012] ZASCA 151 (28 September 2012)
  18. Cameron Stewart Malcolm v Premier, Western Cape Government(207/2013) [2014] ZASCA 9 (14 March 2014)
  19. C and Others v Department of Health and Social Development, Gauteng and Others(CCT 55/11) [2012] ZACC 1
  20. C A R v The Central Authority of The Republic of South Africa and Another(737/2023) [2024] ZASCA 103 (21 June 2024)
  21. Centre for Child Law and Others v Media 24 Limited and Others[2019] ZACC 46
  22. Centre for Child Law and Others v South African Council for Educators and Others(1289/2022) [2024] ZASCA 45 (9 April 2024)
  23. Centre for Child Law v Director-General: Department of Home Affairs and Others[2021] ZACC 31
  24. Centre for Child Law v Director of Public Prosecutions, Johannesburg and Others[2022] ZACC 35
  25. Centre for Child Law v Minister for Justice and Constitutional Development(CCT 98/08) [2009] ZACC 18
  26. Centre for Child Law v The Governing Body of Hoërskool Fochville(156/2015) [2015] ZASCA 155 (8 October 2015)
  27. Chantelle Tatenda Muteswa v Frank Buyanga SadiqiSC 131/21; Civil Appeal No. SC 153/20
  28. Chetty v The State(742/12) [2013] ZASCA 6 (14 March 2013)
  29. Christian Education South Africa v Minister of Education2000 (10) BCLR 1051 (CC); CCT 4/00
  30. Coughlan N.O. v Road Accident Fund[2015] ZACC 9
  31. De Vos N.O. and Others v Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development and Others[2015] ZACC 21
  32. Director of Public Prosecutions, Transvaal v Minister for Justice and Constitutional Development and Others[2009] ZACC 8
  33. Doris Mwaita v Fredrick Siyaka Tabanie and OthersHH 596-22, HC 3513/21
  34. Du Toit and Another v Minister for Welfare and Population Development and OthersCCT 40/01 (decided 10 September 2002)
  35. Du Toit v Ntshinghila(733/2015) [2016] ZASCA 15
  36. Enye: Faith Chasisiwe v Crawford International Sandton Preparatory School and AnotherCase Number: 146861/2025 (Gauteng Division, Johannesburg)
  37. Esther Paidamoyo Mhiribidi v Tadiosi MuzorozaHH 562-22 CIV 'A' 71/22
  38. Frank Buyanga Sadiqi v Chantelle Tatenda Muteswa and 6 OthersJudgment No. SC 132/21, Chamber Application No. SC 125/21
  39. Freedom of Religion South Africa v Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development and Others[2019] ZACC 34
  40. Governing Body of the Juma Musjid Primary School and Others v Ahmed Asruff Essay N.O. and Others(CCT 29/10) [2011] ZACC 13
  41. Government of the Republic of South Africa and Others v Grootboom and Others2001 (1) SA 46 (CC); 2000 (11) BCLR 1169 (CC); Case CCT 11/00
  42. Government of the Republic of South Africa and Others v Grootboom and Others2001 (1) SA 46 (CC)
  43. Head of Department: Western Cape Education Department & another v S (Women's Legal Centre as Amicus Curiae)(1209/2016) [2017] ZASCA 187 (13 December 2017)
  44. Heidi Nicole Koch N O and Another v The Ad hoc Central Authority for the Republic of South Africa and Another(188/2021) [2022] ZASCA 60 (26 April 2022)
  45. Hendrick Pieter Le Roux and Others v Louis Dey(CCT 45/10) [2011] ZACC 4
  46. Hilda Kirimi v Roy NyabvureHH 414-17 CIV 'A' 303/16
  47. Hilda Van Der Burg and Another v National Director of Public Prosecutions[2012] ZACC 12
  48. H v Fetal Assessment Centre[2014] ZACC 34
  49. In Re Alice Maenzanise (For her appointment as the legal guardian of P.A.N a minor)HH 39-20, HC 5385/19
  50. In re Washington Fungisai MudimbuHMA 54-18; JC 55/18
  51. Isaac Tapfuma Tafirenyika v The StateHH441-13, CA 477/11, CRB R 241/05
  52. Jacinta Joaquina Anastansia Chapaner nee Cardoso v Roshan ChapanerHH 517-17, HC 13552/12
  53. J and B v Director General: Department of Home Affairs and OthersCCT 46/02; 2003 (5) SA 621 (CC); 2003 (5) BCLR 463 (CC)
  54. Jordan Gabriel Bell v Timothy Paul Hogins and Esme BellCase No: 146422/2025, Gauteng Division, Johannesburg
  55. Josephine Matemera v James ChirimuutaHH 188-22, CIV 'A' 233/20
  56. J Pillay v The State(739/10) [2011] ZASCA 111
  57. Justin Taonehama Samudzimu v Sithandiwe Miranda NgwenyaHH 92-2008, HC 5878/07
  58. J v National Director of Public Prosecutions and Another[2014] ZACC 13
  59. K a JUVENILE versus THE STATEHH 66-09; CRB 47/09
  60. KG v CB & others(748/11) [2012] ZASCA 17 (22 March 2012)
  61. Lawrie John Fraser v Adriana Petronella NaudeCase CCT 14/98
  62. Lawrie John Fraser v The Children's Court, Pretoria North and OthersCCT 31/96 (decided 5 February 1997)
  63. Legal Aid Board in re Four Children(512/10) [2011] ZASCA 39 (29 March 2011)
  64. L v The Ad Hoc Central Authority for the Republic of South Africa and Others(1143/21) [2021] ZASCA 107 (3 August 2021)
  65. Macingwane v GqwedeCase No.: 74/2025 (Eastern Cape Division, Mthatha)
  66. Mandla Trust Mpofu v Minister for Justice and Constitutional Development and Others(CCT 124/11) [2013] ZACC 15
  67. Mandlenkosi Mlilo and Moddie Mlilo v Christine ManziniHB 26/22, HC 1622/20 (XREF JC 26/20)
  68. Markos Athitakis v Kate Bronwyn Worsley-WoswickHH 536-22, CIV "A" 116/22
  69. Martha Johanna Petronella Rossouw v Blignaut & Wessels and Another(1234/23) [2025] ZASCA 146 (07 October 2025)
  70. Maxwell Karikoga v The StateHH 200-21, CRB MBR 702/15
  71. MEC for Social Development, Western Cape v The Justice Alliance of South Africa(1054/2015) [2016] ZASCA 88
  72. [MEDIA SUMMARY] Centre for Child Law & others v Media 24 Limited & others(871/17) [2018] ZASCA 140 (28 September 2018)
  73. Melanie Mudekunye (A minor child represented by her legal guardian Tafadzwa Raymond Mudekunye) and Takaidza Raymond Mudekunye v Gateway Primary School and OthersHH 407-19, HC 4073/19
  74. Michael Craft v Sarah Craft (nee Moss)HH 241-22, HC 2279/22
  75. Minister of Health and Others v Treatment Action Campaign and Others (No 2)2002 (5) SA 721 (CC); CCT 8/02
  76. Minister of Social Development v SA Childcare (Pty) Ltd & Others; MEC, Social Development, Eastern Cape & Others v SA Childcare (Pty) Ltd & Others(71/2021) [2022] ZASCA 119 (29 August 2022)
  77. Mulowayi v Minister of Home Affairs[2019] ZACC 1
  78. M v The State(CCT 53/06) [2007] ZACC 18
  79. Natasha Sinikiwe Sithole (nee Moyo) v Nisbert SitholeHH 08-26; HCHF 3403/25
  80. Nicole Romey De Villiers v The State(20367/2014) [2015] ZASCA 119 (11 September 2015)
  81. NPZ v MNHH 51-26 HCHF 133/26
  82. Nyaradzai Kazuva v Gilbert DubeJudgment No. HB 119/10, Case No. HCA 51/08
  83. Raduvha v Minister of Safety and Security and Another[2016] ZACC 24
  84. Road Accident Fund v MKM obo KM and Another; Road Accident Fund v NM obo CM and Another(1102/2021) [2023] ZASCA 50 (13 April 2023)
  85. Robert Edward Kuipers v Kirsty Leigh KuipersHH 687-14, HC 2269/14
  86. Roy Nyabvure v Hilda Kirimi and Hilda Kirimi v Roy NyabvureHH 120-15, HC 778/15 and HC 795/15
  87. Rutendo Latoya Mundandi and Others v Rosemary Joshua and AnotherHB 18/2002 (Case No. HC 2537/2002)
  88. Sebson Sibanda v Amos Hove and OthersHB 234/18, HC 2515/17
  89. Siphesihle Protas Mshengu v The State(446/2008) [2009] ZASCA 65 (29 May 2009)
  90. South African Social Security Agency and Another v Lion of Africa Life Assurance Company LimitedCase CCT 07/16
  91. S S v V V-S
  92. State v Givemore NeteHH 468/16, CRB MRWP 838/16
  93. State v Pepukai RangaHH 583-16, CRB 84/12
  94. S v J(695/2010) [2010] ZASCA 139
  95. S v Williams and Others[1995] ZACC 6; 1995 (3) SA 632 (CC); 1995 (7) BCLR 861 (CC)
  96. Tabeth Kutsanzira v Master of the High Court N.OHB 115/07 (High Court of Zimbabwe)
  97. Talent Chikobvu v Petronella Chikobvu (Nee Chinhoyi)HH 646-25, HCHF 3253/24
  98. Tapiwa Shiri v Valerie Shiri and N Marufu NOHH 236-21, HC 305/21
  99. Temba Peter Mliswa v Cynthia MugwiraHH 271-22, CIVA 138/21
  100. Thamusanqa Moyo v The StateHB 199/25; HCBCR 3902/25
  101. Thandiwe Ncube v The StateHB 165-18, HCA 45/17, XREF GWERU P 15/6/16
  102. The Legal Resources Foundation (LRF) v The Minister of Health and Child Care and OthersHH 323-26, HCH-2531-24
  103. The Minister of Police v Vongani Sharon Mboweni and Rudzani Lolla Makatu(657/2013) [2014] ZASCA 107 (5 September 2014)
  104. The State v Captain KamupakeraHH 160-16, CRB BNR 21/16
  105. The State v Cleopas NyamandeHH 719-14, CRB J 237/14
  106. The State v Edward MukombweHH 944-15; CRB No. BNR 313/15
  107. The State v Elisha VirimaiHH 251/16, CRB No. MRWP 1108/15
  108. The State v Elvis MupotsaHH 573-16, CRB RSPP 938/16
  109. The State v Henry Williams, Jonathan Koopman, Tommy Mampa, Gareth Papier, Jacobus Goliath, Samuel WitbooiCCT/20/94
  110. The State v Hlumelo YaliCC68/2024 (unreported)
  111. The State v Juliet PhilipHH 361-17, CRB CHK 50/17
  112. The State v Livious NcubeHB 303-18; HC (CRB) 108-18
  113. The State v LM and 3 OthersCase Nos: 97/18, 98/18, 99/18 and 100/18 (Gauteng Local Division, Johannesburg)
  114. The State v Mduduzi NgwenyaHB 48/26; HCBR 1151/26
  115. The State v Mthokozisi HadebeHB 168/22, HC (CRB) 94/22
  116. The State v Ngoni TshumaHC 248/16; HC (CRB) 123/16
  117. The State v Nkazimulo NkomoHB 129/22; HC (CRB) 56/22
  118. The State v Peter ChigogoHH 943-15, CRB No. BNR 308/15
  119. The State v Savioures Ncube and Siphethangani MoyoHB 164/22, HC (CRB) 97/22
  120. The State v Shakeman DubeJudgment No. HB 116/10, Case No. HCAR 1805/10, CRB No. B 790/10
  121. The State v Taruziva Sithole and Shackmore DubeHMA 42-22; CRB 25-6/22
  122. The State v Timothy KahariHH 808/16, CRB MRWP 1171/16
  123. The State v William GonyeHH 627-16, CRB RSPP798/16
  124. The Teddy Bear Clinic for Abused Children and Another v Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development and Another(CCT 12/13) [2013] ZACC 35
  125. Tibello Tlou v The StateHH 22-18, B 1502/17
  126. YCM v NDNCA04/2024 (unreported)
  127. Z D E v C E(1011/2022) [2024] ZASCA 159 (18 November 2024)
  128. Zvikomborero Paunganwa v Registrar of Births and Deaths and Master of the High CourtHH 406-16, HC 9462/10