Damages cases

South African case law on Damages, with full citations. 124 cases — page 1 of 1.

  1. A A Alloy Foundry (Pty) Limited v Titaco Projects (Pty) LimitedCase No. 309/97
  2. Aadil Mangera obo Zaheer Mangera v Road Accident Fund2019/44093 (unreported, Gauteng Division, Johannesburg, delivered 17 February 2025)
  3. Adhu Investments CC and Others v Kumaran Padayachee(1410/2016) [2019] ZASCA 63
  4. African Banking Corporation of Zambia Limited and Others v Mapula Solutions (Pty) Ltd(766/2024) [2025] ZASCA 38 (26 March 2026)
  5. Antony Louis Mostert NO v Old Mutual Life Assurance Company (South Africa) LimitedCase No: 83/2001
  6. Atiwoneyi Miles Masiyiwa v Felix Munetsi Gapa and Deputy Sheriff of HarareJudgment No. SC 3/06, Civil Appeal No. 234/05
  7. A T Saayman v Road Accident Fund(329/09) [2010] ZASCA 123
  8. Bennie Sithole v Edward MatsanguraJudgment No. S.C. 203/98, Civil Appeal No. 154/97
  9. Brooks v Minister of Safety and Security(036/08) [2008] ZASCA 141 (27 November 2008)
  10. Calisto Mujera v Javelin Trading (Pvt) Ltd and Casten SuwediHH 545-25, HC 1791/23
  11. Chido Matewa v Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission & Distribution CompanyHH 435-18, HC 5651/12
  12. Chinaz Septoo obo J M Septoo & M Septoo v The Road Accident Fund(058/2017) [2017] ZASCA 164 (29 November 2017)
  13. Christiaan De Jongh v Pieter Johannes Du Pisanie NO
  14. Christiaan Johannes Basson v Tyrone Paul Hanna(37/2016) [2016] ZASCA 198 (6 December 2016)
  15. Cost Benefit Holdings (Pvt) Ltd v Medlog (Zimbabwe) (Pvt) LtdHH 411-16, HC 11228/12
  16. Crest Poultry Group (Private) Limited v Hamish Cameron (Private) LimitedHH 319-13, HC 6307/11
  17. Cynthia Nobuhle Khedama v The Minister of Police(667/2024) [2025] ZASCA 79 (5 June 2025)
  18. Dave Pretorius v Kenneth Bedwell(659/2020) [2022] ZASCA 4 (11 January 2022)
  19. Deliwe Chinyemba v Christina MajawalaHH 106-09, HC 4930/05
  20. De Swardt v The House of Trucks (Edms) Bpk(143/05) [2006] ZASCA 33
  21. Donn Edward Jowell v Thomas Howard Bramwell-Jones and OthersCase No 543/97, [2000] SCA (unreported, delivered 28 March 2000)
  22. Douglas James Henwood v Kingstone Tabvana Kajese and Thornvlei Farming Enterprises (Private) Limited and Prospect Litium Zimbabwe (Private) LimitedHH 372-25, HCHC 41/24
  23. Drake Flemmer & Orsmond Inc & another v Gajjar NO(21/2017) [2017] ZASCA 169 (1 December 2017)
  24. Dr Roy Bane and Others v Marco D'Ambrosi(279/08) [2009] ZASCA 98
  25. Dr R Raath v J J G Nel(473/2011) [2012] ZASCA 86 (31 May 2012)
  26. Dynamit Security Organisation (Pvt) Limited v Mr H E Grimm and Heywood Haulage & Investments and International Truck Sales (Pvt) LtdHH 173-03, HC 2917/01
  27. Edwin Chinyemba v Faith Machikiti and Outward Bound Zimbabwe (Private) LimitedHH 506-18, HC 9533/15
  28. Egler Farming (Pvt) Ltd and Hospel Enterprises v Stanbic BankHH-2012 (High Court of Zimbabwe, Harare, 22 and 23 March 2012)
  29. Elizabeth Catherina Steyn NO v Ronald Bobroff & Partners(025/2012) [2012] ZASCA 184
  30. Erasmus Dube v Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission Distribution CompanyHB 100/18, HC 3138/16
  31. Erasmus Ferreira & Ackermann v Francis(311/08) [2009] ZASCA 54 (27 May 2009)
  32. Farai Kazingizi v Jasper ManhangaHH 363-12 (High Court of Zimbabwe, 2012)
  33. First Class Enterprises (Pvt) Ltd v Trymore Muchingami & 2 OthersHH49/2013, HC 552/2010
  34. Florence Moyo v Mzansi Express (Pvt) Ltd and Isaac Mabhanti NcubeHB 315-17, HC 2103-14
  35. Food & Allied Workers Union v L Ngcobo N O (M Ndlela) and M Mkhize(353/12) [2013] ZASCA 45
  36. Formscaff (Private) Limited v Formal Construction (Private) LimitedHH 405-14, HC 3595/13
  37. Fourie v Ronald Bobroff & Partners Inc(653/2016) [2017] ZASCA 91 (7 June 2017)
  38. Giza Technologies (Pty) Ltd v Albert De BuysCase No. 896/2017 (Eastern Cape Division – Makhanda)
  39. Godfrey Nyamutambo v City Council of KwekweHB 95-17 (HC 618-16)
  40. Grobbelaar and Others v Shoprite Checkers Limited(710/2008) [2011] ZASCA 11 (11 March 2011)
  41. Hongyu Enterprises v Phillip MafotiSC 43/07 (Civil Appeal No. 168/06)
  42. Hydery Milling Company (Private) Limited v Grain Marketing BoardJudgment No. S.C. 43/2000, Civil Appeal No. 224/99
  43. Ignatius Ruvinga v Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission & Distribution CompanyNot provided in judgment (High Court of Zimbabwe, Zhou J, Harare, 1 August & 10 October 2012)
  44. Intermarket Stock Brokers Limited v AL Freeman and Norsk Hydro Zimbabwe (Private) LimitedHH 112-2006; HC 2087/2004
  45. Iveco South Africa (Pty) Ltd v Centurion Bus Manufacturers (Pty) Ltd(183/2019) [2020] ZASCA 58 (3 June 2020)
  46. James Chamisa v City of HarareHH 571-25; HCH 11463/18
  47. John Desmond Stambolie v Imperial Meats (Private) Limited and OthersHH 524-16, HC 4491/12
  48. John Sway Mugadzahweta v Azviribasi NengomashaHH 14-2013, HC 4760/08
  49. J & P Security (Private) Limited v Riozim LimitedHH 667-16, CIV 'A' 229/14
  50. Kacee Electrical Contractors (Pvt) Ltd v Zimcn Investments (Pvt) LtdHH 809-19, HC 4420/18
  51. Kalisthene Lambrakis v Santam LimitedCase Number 412/00, [2002] (unreported)
  52. Kenneth Ncube and Others v Sithandazile Mpofu and AnotherHB 231-17, HC 2822-13
  53. King Price Insurance Company Limited v Mhlongo(Case no 1016/2022) [2023] ZASCA 152 (15 November 2023)
  54. Kuda Madyara v Globe & Phoenix Industries (Private) Limited t/a Ran MineSC 63/02; Civil Appeal No. 58/01
  55. Lloyd Garikayi Ndangariro v Joseph Bakuru Tayali and Tongai KamutingondoHB 99/18, HC 100/13
  56. Long & another v Jacobs(145/11) [2012] ZASCA 58 (2 April 2012)
  57. Magnum Simplex International (Pty) Ltd v The MEC Provincial Treasury, The Provincial Government of Limpopo(556/17) [2018] ZASCA 78 (31 May 2018)
  58. Margaret Mavurudza v City of HarareHH 139-13, HC 6480/12
  59. Marian Tigere and Benjamin Mwakonya Tsanganyidzo v Nicoz Diamond Insurance Company Ltd and Antonia Ibrahim JivaHH 390-13, HC 2438/10
  60. Masemola v Road Accident Fund(256/2015) [2016] ZASCA 72 (25 May 2016)
  61. Mashinini v The Member of the Executive Council for Health and Social Development, Gauteng Provincial Government(335/2021) [2023] ZASCA 53 (18 April 2023)
  62. Matthew Mbundire v Tyrone Sim ButtressHH 46/09, HC 3582/07
  63. Maud Kapfunde and Others v Witness Nyamutova and AnotherHH (Harare High Court) 24, 25 and 27 September 2012
  64. Mavis Kufazvinei and Mutemo Mangwiro v Susan Mangoza and McLean Rusakaniko and Mpilo Hospital and Minister of Health and Child WelfareHB 189/22, HC 3269/18
  65. MEC for Health, Gauteng Provincial Government v AAS obo CMMS(401/2023) [2025] ZASCA 91 (20 June 2025)
  66. Member of the Executive Council of Health and Social Development, Gauteng Provincial Government v F B M (obo L P M)(272/2022) [2024] ZASCA 21
  67. Minister of Police v Dlwathi(20604/14) [2016] ZASCA 6 (2 March 2016)
  68. Minister of Police v Mabhaso Nontsele(547/2022) [2024] ZASCA 137 (11 October 2024)
  69. Minister of Police v Mzingeli and Others(115/2021) [2022] ZASCA 42 (5 April 2022)
  70. Mkandla Tours and Transport v Uniquip (Pvt) Ltd and AnotherJudgment No. HB 38/13, Case No. HC 2364/10
  71. M M Mavundukire t/a Mungani Construction v Dovurwi Investments (Private) LimitedJudgment No. S.C. 86/99, Civil Appeal No. 799/95
  72. M M (obo E L M) v Member of the Executive Council for Health: Eastern Cape(580/2022) [2023] ZASCA 130 (12 October 2023)
  73. Monterey Estate (Private) Limited v Kenny BroxhamJudgment No. SC 49/16; Civil Appeal No. SC 221/13
  74. Nino Wolfkop and Others v Minister of PoliceCase No: 3444/2015 [2025] ZAECPEHC (High Court of South Africa, Eastern Cape Division, Gqeberha) (Unreported - REPORTABLE)
  75. Nkosinathi Solomon Abu-Basutu v Khulumani MoyoJudgment No. HB 173/13, Case No. 1029/13
  76. Nkosithabile Mdlongwa v Mlungisi NgwenyaJudgment No. HB 54/13, Case No. HC 733/12
  77. Nokuthula Nomsa Khoza obo Zamokuhle Khoza v The Member of the Executive Council for Health of the Gauteng Provincial Government(216/2017) [2018] ZASCA 13 (15 March 2018)
  78. Pardon Chitongo v Commissioner General of Police and Minister of Home Affairs & Cultural HeritageHH 524-22, HC 6410/19
  79. Pelham Stephanus Bothma & Others v Tertius Bothma N.O & Another(748/2019) [2021] ZASCA 46 (15 April 2021)
  80. Phakama Ngalonkulu obo Edinayo Ngalonkulu v The Member of the Executive Council for Health of the Gauteng Provincial Government(217/2019) [2019] ZASCA 66 (17 June 2020)
  81. Phillip Murapiro and Jestina Gwenukwenu v Onismo Nyabanga and T MadanireHH 511-16, HC 6575/11
  82. Prince Kgosi Khambule v Road Accident Fund2015/30703 (Unreported, Gauteng Local Division, Johannesburg)
  83. Radius Nakwere v Abrec Enterprises (Pvt) LtdHH 910-15; HC 307/15
  84. Redstar Wholesalers v Edmore MabikaSC 52/05 (Civil Appeal No. 271/04)
  85. Road Accident Fund v Azwindini MarungaCase no: 144/2002
  86. Road Accident Fund v G S O Guedes(611/2004) [2006] ZASCA 18
  87. Road Accident Fund v Madikane(1270/2018) [2019] ZASCA 103 (22 August 2019)
  88. Road Accident Fund v Monani(241/2008) [2009] ZASCA 18 (20 March 2009)
  89. Road Accident Fund v Patrick Norman Arendse NOCase No. 030/2002
  90. Road Accident Fund v Roman KlisiewiczCase No 192/2001 (Supreme Court of Appeal)
  91. Rodrigo Almeida Leighton v Eagle Insurance Company Limited and OthersHH 193-02, HC 966/97
  92. Rotazom Investments (Pvt) Ltd v Byco (Pvt) Ltd and Logry Trading (Pvt) LtdHH 249-22, HC 1888/18
  93. Sakunda Energy v Dakarai Mapuranga and Regal Insurance CompanyHH 977/15, HC 9036/12
  94. Shamiso Kasvosve v Bekithemba Masuku and Pathfinder Luxury Coaches (Pvt) Ltd and CBZ Insurance Company (Pvt) LtdHH 64-18, HC 8446/14
  95. Singh v Ebrahim(413/09) [2010] ZASCA 145 (26 November 2010)
  96. Siphokazi Mahlatshana v MEC for Health, Eastern CapeCase No.: 1433/2015 (Eastern Cape Division, Mthatha)
  97. Siyambonga Combo v Minister of PoliceCase No: 5904/2018 (Eastern Cape Local Division, Mthatha)
  98. South African Rail Commuter Corporation Limited v Thwala(661/2010) [2011] ZASCA 170
  99. Stu Davidson and Sons (Pty) Ltd v Eastern Cape Motors (Pty) Ltd(260/2017) [2018] ZASCA 26 (23 March 2018)
  100. Takabvakure Mutunhu v Crest Poultry Group (Pvt) LtdHH 399-17, HC 9969/13
  101. Tapiwa Shiri v Owen VereHH 65-20, HC 5035/18
  102. Tapvice Enterprises (Private) Limited v Sino Zimbabwe Cotton Holdings (Private) LimitedHH 156-13, HC 567/12
  103. Tarquin Julius v Peter McKenzie t/a Peter McKenzie AttorneysCase No: 1117/2019, High Court of South Africa (Eastern Cape Division, Gqeberha)
  104. Terblanche v The Minister of Safety and Security and another(20006/2014) [2015] ZASCA 48 (27 March 2015)
  105. The Member of the Executive Council for Health and Social Development of the Gauteng Provincial Government v Zulu obo Wandile Maqhawe Zulu(1020/2015) [2016] ZASCA 185 (30 November 2016)
  106. The Minister of Safety and Security v Seymour, Dennis Thomas(295/05) [2006] ZASCA 67
  107. The Premier of the Western Cape Provincial Government N.O. v Rochelle Madalyn Kiewitz obo Jaydin Kiewitz(158/2016) [2017] ZASCA 41 (30 March 2017)
  108. The Road Accident Fund v Ntombizanele Florence Timis(29/09) [2010] ZASCA 30 (26 March 2010)
  109. The Road Accident Fund v Petrus Jacobus Delport NOCase No. 183/2004 (SCA)
  110. Thinandavha Gerson Raliphaswa v Tshammbengwa Thomas Mugivhi(236/2007) [2008] ZASCA 17 (27 March 2008)
  111. Tinos Muzeya (in his capacity as father and guardian of minor child Tapuwa Melissa Tasiyana) v Donna Jayne Marais and AIG Zimbabwe Limited (formerly Unity Insurance Co. Ltd)HH 80-2004, HC 555/01
  112. Tizai Chiswanda (In his capacity as father and guardian of Chidochashe Chiswanda) v OK Zimbabwe LimitedHH 266-22, Case No. HC 4770/15
  113. T N obo B N v The Member of the Executive Council for Health of the Eastern Cape Government(383/23) [2026] ZASCA 14 (11 February 2026)
  114. Transnet Limited t/a National Ports Authority v The Owner of the MV 'Snow Crystal'(250/07) [2008] ZASCA 27 (27 March 2008)
  115. Transnet Limited v Sechaba Photoscan (Pty) LtdCase No 98/03 (SCA) (Unreported, delivered 1 April 2004)
  116. Tsitsi Masunda and Victor Masunda v Alec NyanheweHH 619-18, HC 11761/16
  117. Tungamirayi Muganhiri v City of HarareHH 258-22, HC 4841/21
  118. United Bottlers (Private) Limited v Zindoga Munemo ShambawamedzaJudgment No S.C. 130/2001, Civil Appeal No 287/2000
  119. United Bottlers v Charles KaduyaSC 34/06
  120. Witzenberg Municipality v Bridgman NO & others[2019] ZASCA 186
  121. Wynina (Pvt) Ltd v MBCA Bank LimitedSC 27/2014; Civil Appeal No. SC 13/11
  122. Zimbabwe Reinsurance Company Limited v Mohammed A. K. Ramjan and Beltchley Trading (Pvt) LimitedHH 100-2009, HC 1243/04
  123. Zimbabwe Revenue Authority v Chester MudzimuwaonaSC 4/18, Civil Appeal No. 176/13
  124. Zimbabwe United Passenger Company Ltd v Christian Van WykHH 72-18, HC 12341/15