Contempt of Court cases

South African case law on Contempt of Court, with full citations. 146 cases — page 1 of 1.

  1. Alexander Donald Macphail v Sandra Lynne MacphailCase no: 2630/2024 and 96/2025 (unreported Eastern Cape Division, Makhanda, delivered 21 August 2025)
  2. Amamugam Govender v The KwaZulu Natal Office of the PremierD 601/2023 (unreported)
  3. Anna Mmakodi Thipe & Another v City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality & Others(254/2019) [2020] ZASCA 131 (16 October 2020)
  4. Argyle Farm (Pvt) Limited v Municipality of Chinhoyi and OthersHH 161-26 (HCH 2045/25)
  5. Asmdev Incorporated (Pvt) Ltd v Joh and Lewis Investment (Pvt) Ltd and OthersHH 278-26; HCH 544/26
  6. Basfour 3327 (Pty) Ltd v Robert Thwala and OthersCase number 160/2017B (High Court, Mpumalanga Division, Volksrust)
  7. Benny L. Moyo v Masiyephambili School Trust and Israel Ndlovu N.O.HB 112/21, HC 2981/19, XREF HC 1031/19
  8. Beverley Building Society v The Minister of Public Service, Labour and Social WelfareHH 134-02, HC 3181/2002
  9. Bongani Mhlanga v Busisiwe MhlangaHB 132/22, HC 1355/21
  10. Caleb Sithole v Kingstons Holdings LimitedHH 37-15; HC 2902/14 (Ref Case No. 3681/13)
  11. Carol and Tatenda Mining Syndicate v The Minister of Mines and Mining Development N.O. and OthersHH 713-22, HC 6691/22
  12. Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd & another v Lin & another(260/2016) [2017] ZASCA 35 (29 March 2017)
  13. Chad Cecil Mupandanyama and Swift Eagle Investments Business Consultancy Private Limited v Ruan Meats Enterprises (Private) Limited and Tarirai David Munangagwa and Whozheri Stone Crushers (Private) LimitedHH 379-21, HC 2653/21 (High Court of Zimbabwe)
  14. Chamunorwa C. Mutyambizi v Jose Maselino Goncalves & Anor.HH 345/13; HC 7137/13
  15. Charles Kwaramba v The Honourable Mr Justice Bhunu N.O.SC 46/12
  16. Charles Nyathi v Estate Late Philemon Ncube Mabuza and OthersHB 54/19; HC 1932/15
  17. Chemaden Resources (Pvt) Ltd v Edison Kadzombe and OthersHH 549-17, HC 532/17
  18. Christiaan Jurie Els v Esmaré Weideman, Media 24 Limited and Izelle Venter(512/09) [2010] ZASCA 155
  19. Christopher Chiwalo v Dominic MusekiwaHIGH COURT OF ZIMBABWE, HARARE, 05 October 2010
  20. City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality and Another v Moipone Fleet (Pty) Ltd(57/2019) [2020] ZASCA 55 (27 May 2020)
  21. Claudious Mapedzamombe v Emily MhiniHH 90-13, HC 8701/11
  22. Claudius Mapedzamombe v Farai Chauke and OthersHH 189-16, HC 9836/15
  23. Clipsal Australia (Pty) Ltd and Others v Gap Distributors (Pty) Ltd and Others(657/08) [2009] ZASCA 49
  24. Commercial Bank of Zimbabwe v Farai NyoniHH 478-14, HC 125/14
  25. Commissioner General of Police v Farai Basil NyapokotoHB 59/13, Case No. HC 496/13
  26. Compensation Solutions (Pty) Ltd v The Compensation Commissioner(072/2015) [2016] ZASCA 59 (13 April 2016)
  27. Cooper v The State(285/2018) [2019] ZASCA 50 (1 April 2019)
  28. Cornelius Johannes Alexander Lourens v Premier of the Free State Province & another(566/2016) [2017] ZASCA 60 (25 May 2017)
  29. Cubs Den Consolidated (Pvt) Ltd v Tawoneyi Nyazema and OthersHH 566-25, HCH 4552/25
  30. Daniel Kitimi Lekganyane v Commission for Conciliation Mediation and Arbitration and Road Accident FundCase No: J1695/19
  31. Easy Cash Syndicate v Carry Mine Complex (Pvt) Ltd and OthersHB 237-17, HC 1933-17
  32. Edmund Kudzayi v Fadzayi MahereHH 573-25; HCH 3792/25
  33. Elias Hwenga and Mercy Hwenga v FBC Bank Limited and The Sheriff of ZimbabweHH 320-18, HC 4645/18
  34. Elizabeth Khaka v Peter Frederick RennieHH 760-22, HC 9755/15 (Ref Case HC 3314/08, HC 5000/08B)
  35. Equity Properties (Private) Limited v Al Shams Global BVI Limited and Registrar of Deeds N.O.HH 801-22; HC 4342/22
  36. Estate Late Dereck Ronald Hill v Rutendo Chasi and OthersHB 165-17, HC 1510-17
  37. Ex-Constable Shiri Tatenda 087585A v Chief Superintendent Chihwereva (Trial Officer) and OthersHH 611-25; HCH 1627/25
  38. F.M. Katsande and Partners Legal Practitioners and Francis Munetsi Katsande v Mydale International Market (Pvt) Ltd and Stansilous and Associates Legal Practitioners and Stansilous Mutema and Peter VealentineHH 546-16, HC 6045/16
  39. Former Way Trade and Invest (Pty) Ltd t/a Premier Service Station and Another v Bright Idea Projects 66 (Pty) Ltd t/a All Fuels(1140/2020) [2021] ZASCA 175 (14 December 2021)
  40. Frank Buyanga Sadiqi v Chantelle Tatenda Muteswa and 6 OthersJudgment No. SC 132/21, Chamber Application No. SC 125/21
  41. Fredrick Charles Mutanda v The State and Kudakwashe JarabiniNot provided in the judgment - High Court of Zimbabwe, Harare, 2 May 2011 and 23 May 2012
  42. Gertrude Sophia Hazvinei Makani (nee Zimondi) v Charles MakaniHH 467-17, HC 4089/15
  43. Godfrey Chiparaushe and 60 Others v Triangle Limited and Triangle Senior Staff Pension Funds and Mr S MtsambiwaHH 504-16, HC 12450/15
  44. Godfrey Mukwena Mpofu v Tapson MliloHB 11/2002, Case No. HC 2444/2001
  45. Goosefields Mining Syndicate (Pvt) Ltd v Shingai Mutumbwa N.O (Judicial Manager for Zimbabwe Indigenous Mining and Agriculture (Pvt) Ltd) and Zimbabwe Indigenous and Agriculture (Pvt) LtdHH 380-22, HC 6560/20
  46. Grandwell Holdings (Private) Limited v Zimbabwe Consolidated Diamond Company (Private) Limited and OthersHH 392-17, HC 4720/17 (Ref Case Nos HC 2593/17, HC 1290/17)
  47. Grandwell Holdings (Pvt) Ltd v Zimbabwe Consolidated Diamond Company (Pvt) Ltd and OthersHH 192-19; HC 6443/18
  48. Hoopwestern Investments (Pvt) Ltd t/a Afri Mining and Others v Lafarge Cement Zimbabwe Limited and AnotherHH 660-22, HC 4208/20
  49. In re: Patrick Anthony ChinamasaS.C. 113/2000; Civil Application No. 310/99
  50. In re: Prosecutor-General of Zimbabwe on his Constitutional Independence and Protection from Direction and ControlJudgment No. CCZ 13/2017, Const. Application No. CCZ 8/15
  51. Irene Lorna Lawrence v Lorna Van HuysteenCA 95/2024 (High Court of South Africa, Eastern Cape Division, Makhanda)
  52. J.C. Conolly and Sons (Pvt) Ltd v R.C. Ndhlukula and The Officer Commanding, Mat South ProvinceJudgment No. 43/15, Case No. HC 1856/14 (X REF HC 1204/14)
  53. Jean Pamelavant v George JecheHH 403/15, HC 3497/15
  54. Jennifer Nan Brooker and Adrienne Staley Pearce v Richard MudhandaHH 610-22, HC 3983/21 (Ref Case Nos. HC 10410/14, HC 10411/14, HC 2211/21)
  55. Jephany T Mwaluza v The StateHH 939-15, B 918/15
  56. 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)
  57. John Tendayi Enock Mapondera and Susan Chipo Mapondera v Paul Garufu and Leonard T RupangoHH 271-25, HC 5616/24
  58. Jonah Gumo v The Master of the High Court N.O and Zexcom Foundation Investment Fund Limited (Under Provisional Liquidation)HH 782-16, HC 10605/15
  59. Joseph Manjengwa v Unice MapungwanaHH 168-21, CIV 'A' 347/18
  60. JR 209 Investments (Pty) Ltd and Others v Homeless People Housing Co-Operative Ltd and Others(746/2023) [2025] ZASCA 63 (16 May 2025)
  61. Judith Mapfumo v Director of Housing and Community Services and T. Muronzi N.O. and Chitungwiza MunicipalityHH 274-14, HC 6942/13
  62. July Joseph Magubane and Gweje Khumalo v Lodewyk Johannes Beukes and OthersLCC 126B/2014 (unreported judgment delivered 26 October 2017)
  63. Kebble and Others v Minister of Water Affairs and Forestry(530/06) [2007] ZASCA 111
  64. Kenneth Togara v The StateHH-98-2009
  65. Knowe Residents and Ratepayers Association v Eddies Pfugari (Private) Limited and OthersHH 458-19, HC 3715/10
  66. Lara Jane Duncan v Henri Du Cladier De CuracHH 167-18, HC 12497/15
  67. Laurie Noël Bannatyne v Nadena BannatyneCase No: 177/2001
  68. Le Hanie and Others v Glasson and Others(214/2021) [2022] ZASCA 59 (22 April 2022)
  69. Letina Tititi Moyo v Adolf MachekaJudgment No. SC 55/05, Civil Appeal No. 190/03
  70. Loveness Sengeredo v Eric Cable N.O.HH 32/08, HC 6868/06
  71. Macingwane v GqwedeCase No.: 74/2025 (Eastern Cape Division, Mthatha)
  72. Marius Stephanus van der Westhuizen v BDM Management (Pty) LtdC 98/2013 (LC)
  73. Mashamaite & others v Mogalakwena Local Municipality & others (523/2016) and MEC, Limpopo & another v Kekana & others (548/2016)(523/2016) [2017] ZASCA 43 (30 March 2017)
  74. Matjhabeng Local Municipality v Eskom Holdings Limited and Others; Shadrack Shivumba Homu Mkhonto and Others v Compensation Solutions (Pty) Limited[2017] ZACC 35
  75. Mayfield Clays (Pty) Ltd v Makana Local MunicipalityCase No. 2219/2024 (High Court of South Africa, Eastern Cape Division, Makhanda)
  76. Meadow Glen Home Owners Association v City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality(767/2013) [2014] ZASCA 209 (1 December 2014)
  77. Metlika Trading Limited and Others v The Commissioner for the South African Revenue Service2004 (6) SA 546 (SCA); Case No 427/03 and 438/03
  78. Midi Television (Pty) Ltd v Director of Public Prosecutions (Western Cape)(100/06) [2007] ZASCA 56
  79. Miriro Susan Chikabida N.O v Betty Zungunde and The Master of the High CourtHH 218-22, HC 4386/21
  80. Monde Austin Shude v The Member of the Executive Council, Department of Education and AnotherCase No. 299/2022 (Eastern Cape Division: Bisho)
  81. Morgan Tsvangirai v Registrar-General of Elections and OthersHH 46-2005, HC 10321/03 and HC 10237/04
  82. Mpheleng Communal Property Association v Kgoshigadi Mathebe of Bantwane Traditional Community and OthersLCC03/2021B [2025] ZALCC (unreported judgment delivered 29 July 2025)
  83. MultiChoice Support Services (Pty) Ltd v Calvin Electronics t/a Batavia Trading and Another(296/2020) [2021] ZASCA 143
  84. Muntu Welcome Khumalo v Len Smith Investment Holdings CC and AnotherLCC 175/2016 (Land Court of South Africa held at Randburg)
  85. Mydale International Marketing (Private) Limited v Dr. Rob Kelly and Hammer & Tongues (Private) Limited and Stanbic Bank of Zimbabwe (Private) LimitedHH 382-17, HC 9012/16
  86. Mydale International Marketing (Pvt) Ltd v Jonathan Samukange and Christopher Venturas and Ventures and SamukangeHH 609-14, HC 2967/2013
  87. Mziwamadoda Shedrick Yabo v Rhodes UniversityCase No.: 2489A/2024 (Eastern Cape Division, Makhanda) (unreported)
  88. Naison Naison and Others v Mupamombe Housing Project and OthersHH 31-19, HC 10596/18
  89. Naledi Sovasi v Ntsikelelo Luyanda SovasiCase No: EL1544/2024 (Eastern Cape Division, East London Circuit Court)
  90. Ndabeni v Municipal Manager: OR Tambo District Municipality and Another(1066/2019) [2021] ZASCA 08 (21 January 2021)
  91. Ndolo Judas Baloyi v G4S Secure Solutions (SA) Pty Ltd and Mannie BodensteinCase No: J 1410/23 (Labour Court, Johannesburg)
  92. NEHAWU v Minister of Public Service and Administration and OthersCase No: J419/23 (Unreported)
  93. N E Jayiya v Member of the Executive Council for Welfare, Eastern Cape Provincial GovernmentCase no: 264/02
  94. Nimrod Ncube v Sunue Enterprises (Pvt) Ltd t/a Main Protective Clothes and OthersHB 04/17; HC 2516/16
  95. Nkululeko Mabhena v P.G. Industries (Zim) Limited and OthersJudgment No. HB 1/12, Case No. HC 292/09
  96. Nokel Security (Pvt) Ltd v United Bulawayo Hospitals and Nonhlanhla Veronica NdlovuHH 176-17, HC 6289/16
  97. Nomagugu Kunene and Another v Lexus Security and AnotherCase no: J 1087/22
  98. Nonkululo Dastile v The Superintendent General for the Department of Health, Eastern CapeCase No. 1104A/2024 (unreported)
  99. Nqobile Khumalo v The Presiding Magistrate N.O (Mr Mzingaye Moyo) and The Prosecutor General N.OHB 345-16; HC 2950-16; XREF HC 2883-16
  100. Obert Mpofu in his capacity as the former Minister of Mines and Mining Development and Mrs. Eunice Kahonde in her capacity as the former Mining Commissioner for Harare v Chiroswa Minerals (Pvt) Ltd and Base Minerals Zimbabwe (Pvt) LtdHH 346/14, HC 157/14 (Ref HC 801/09, HC 233/13, HC 5208/13, HC 6680/13, HC 7386/13, HC 8020/13)
  101. Patrick Mavros v Palchin Associates (Pvt) Ltd and Others (Consolidated)HH 183-20; HC 4339/19, HC 1737/19, HC 1473/19 (Ref: HC 11067/18, HC 2523/19, HC 2397/19)
  102. Patrobs Dube v Prosecutor General N.O and OthersHB 213/25; HC 1654/23
  103. Pedzisayi Miriam Lillieth Garwe v Daniel GarweHH 641-18, HC 6885/18
  104. Peter Masuka v Cold Storage Company LimitedHH 46-19, HC 5416/18 (Ref Case HC 3613/16)
  105. Peter Valentine v Mydale International Marketing (Pvt) Ltd and Golden RwayiHH 233-17, HC 2669/17
  106. Petros Moyo v Robert NcubeHB 237-16 / HCA 101-15
  107. Pheko and Others v Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality (No 2)[2015] ZACC 10
  108. Philippa Ann Coumbis v Ronald John CoumbisHH 258-19, HC 5381/10 (REF CASE SC 448/14, HH 457/14)
  109. Placide Masengesho v Chief Immigration Officer and Minister of Home Affairs and Cultural HeritageHH 70-21, HC 1420/20 (Ref Case HC 8736/19)
  110. Rational Investments (Pvt) Ltd v Ngqabutho Ncube and OthersHB 109/18, HC 1431/17
  111. Robert Ncube v Petros Moyo and Messenger of Court N.O.HB 50/18; HC 3084/16 (X Ref HC 2746/17; HC 3246/17)
  112. Ronald Borges v Prosper ShumbaHH 403-21, HC 6875/18 (XREF: HC 3454/17)
  113. Ronald Mugangavari v The StateHMA 69-20; CA 48-18
  114. S A Fakie, NO v CCII Systems (Pty) Ltd(653/2004) [2006] ZASCA 54
  115. Samancor Chrome Limited v Bila Civil Contractors (Pty) Ltd(810/2021) [2022] ZASCA 163 (28 November 2022)
  116. Samancor Chrome Limited v Bila Civil Contractors (Pty) Ltd and Others(159/2021) [2022] ZASCA 154 (7 November 2022)
  117. Sam Karombodza and Zimbabwe National Network for PLHIV (ZNNP+) v [Respondent name not clearly identified in caption]HH 68-22, HC 9346/18
  118. Samson Zukwa Dandira v Zimbabwe Posts (Private) Limited t/a Zimpost and The Labour Court Judge Honourable Murasi J. NOHH 134-26, HCH 5733/24
  119. Samuels v Salie-Hlophe(Case no 771/21) [2023] ZASCA 49 (13 April 2023)
  120. Sandra Manyangadze v Herbert JenaHH 80-26, HCHF 1030/25
  121. Searchill Investments (Pvt) Ltd v Domclair Investments (Pvt) Ltd and Michael NyabadzaJudgment No. HB 52/12, Case No. HC 1534/10 'B' X REF HC 805/08
  122. Sergeant Mande B 047375T and Others v The Trial Officer and The Commissioner General of PoliceHH 436-22, HC 8672/19
  123. Shaidat Aroyewun v Nurudeen Babatunde AroyewunCase No: 1238/2020 (Eastern Cape Division, Gqeberha)
  124. Sharpstone Garande and Others v Eastboy Fashions (Pvt) Ltd and OthersHH 754-18, HC 7016/18
  125. Shaun Evans and Paul Friendship v Yakub Surtee and OthersSC 4/2012; Civil Appeal No. 278/10; ZLR(8)
  126. Snowy Owl Properties 284 (Pty) Ltd v Celliers and Another(1295/2021) [2023] ZASCA 37 (31 March 2023)
  127. Stanley Farms (Private) Limited v Mavington Chidongo and OthersHH 430-19, HC 502/19 (Ref Case No. HC 12326/15)
  128. Stanley Farms (Pvt) Limited v Mavington Chidongo and OthersHH 27-22, HC 502/19 (Ref Case No. HC 12326/15)
  129. Swindale Properties and Bright Tech Enterprises (Pvt) Ltd and Konak Walling (Pvt) Ltd v Venencia MadakeHIGH COURT OF ZIMBABWE, HARARE, 10 March 2011 (unreported)
  130. Tatenda Stephanie Nezi (Nee Katsande) v Ward Tafadzwa NeziHH 515-22, HC 4067/22
  131. Taurai Dorcas Mathemba and 5 Others v Zimbabwe Power CompanyJudgment No. HB 199/12, Case No. HC 310/12
  132. Techniflex CC and Another v Maanaso and AnotherJA 58/2019
  133. The Gospel of God Church International 1932 v Simba Mukambirwa and OthersHH 220-11, HC 5403/09 and HC 976/10
  134. The Sheriff of The High Court: Giyani (Sydney Herbert Park, An Officer of the Court) v Renky Thulani Makhubele(1270/2023) [2025] ZASCA 104 (15 July 2025)
  135. The State v Russell MamaboloCase CCT 44/00
  136. The State v Sonica MaburuseHH 132-14, CRB MS 2373/13
  137. Tobias Musariri and Hwange Safaris (Private) Limited v Bruna Minerals Exploitation (Private) LimitedS.C. 211/98; Civil Appeal No. 177/97
  138. Tony Renato Sarpo v Regis Maburutse and Wayne Williams and Matebeleland Engineering (Private) LimitedHH 475-25, HCH 2415/25 (Ref HC 1324/17)
  139. Trevor Batezat v Permassan (Private) LimitedSC 49/09; Civil Appeal No. 312/06; ZLR (41)
  140. Wilfred Mboma v Mvelase Mining and Logistics (Private) Limited and OthersHH 185-26, HCH 421/26
  141. William Ntuli v Jan G.C. Gouws and AnotherCase No: LCC 49/2015 (Land Claims Court, Randburg) (unreported, delivered 09.06.2015)
  142. William Wachenuka v John Strong (Private) Limited and OthersHH 61/2010, HC 1703/10
  143. Wilson Muchadakuenda v The StateHH 61-2002, CA 446/2001
  144. Zellco Cellullar (Pvt) Ltd v Netone Cellullar (Pvt) Ltd and OthersHC 3639/11 (High Court of Zimbabwe, Harare)
  145. Zimre Property Investment (Pvt) Ltd v City Calvary ChurchHH 164-09, HC 2202/09
  146. Zuma v Secretary of the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Allegations of State Capture, Corruption and Fraud in the Public Sector Including Organs of State and Others[2021] ZACC 28