Estate Law cases

South African case law on Estate Law, with full citations. 79 cases — page 1 of 1.

  1. ABSA Bank Limited v Martha Maria Van de Vyver N.O.CASE NO 724/99, [2002] SCA (reported as reportable)
  2. Albert Chitaunhike N.O v Fazilla Charmine Chimbgandah and OthersHH 763-22, HC 1463/21
  3. Alpha Moyo Maphenduka v Jonathan Maphenduka and Assistant Master, High Court, BulawayoJudgment No. 104/13, Case No. HC 2713/12, Xref No. 663/05 & 915/05
  4. Anna Kudaidza v Freddie Chimbari N.O. and OthersHH 250-13, HC 12725/11
  5. Athos Proestos v Christallen Proestos and OthersHH 544-22, HC 4701/22 REF CASE 2528/22
  6. Azania Muparari and Others v Mubairo Dhliwayo and OthersJudgment No. SC 13/26, Civil Appeal No. SCB 92/25
  7. Basil Matanga v Firomina Denhure and Master of the High CourtHH 87-2008, HC 797/05
  8. Basil Mutizwa Mapfumo and Others v Tinashe Osmond Mapfumo and OthersHB 350-17, HC 2624-15
  9. Benjamin Sibindi v Nkosilathi Mxotshwa and OthersJudgment No. HB 191/11, Case No. HC 1734/06
  10. Blandina Chipare v Forget Gombingo and Samuel Mashonganyika (Deceased Estate represented by Joan Rufaro Mashonganyika N.O.)CIV 'A' 28-20 HMA 31-21 (High Court of Zimbabwe, Masvingo)
  11. Brenda Carol Leeper N.O. v Michael ChitateHH 268-16, HC 4655/15
  12. Bulisani Tshuma v Ethel Mpofu (In her capacity as Executrix Dative of the Estate Late Ian Mpofu) and Master of the High Court, N.OHB 157/25, HC 1401/21
  13. Carl Frank Hattingh v Darrel Furman NO and Others(388/2019) [2020] ZASCA 123 (5 October 2020)
  14. Charles Ndebele v S.B Nunu N.O and AnorHB 82/25, HCBC 1822/23
  15. Charles Ndebele v S.B Nunu N.O and AnorHB 82/25; HCBC 1822/23
  16. Commissioner for the South African Revenue Service v The Executors of Estate Late Sidney Ellerine(142/2017) [2018] ZASCA 39 (28 March 2018)
  17. Dorcas Makaza v Plaxedes Chikerema & AnorHH 316-21; HC2268/21
  18. Edith Madzingesu Mtetwa v Herbert Mtetwa and OthersHH 632-25 (HCH 5670/23)
  19. Edith Marume (In her capacity as the Executrix Dative to Estate Late Ennety Charambira, DR597/20) v Josephine MurwiraHH 149-22, HC 1366/21
  20. Elias Kaseke and Others v Mavis Chizengeni (In her capacity as Executrix Dative of Estate of Late Jessie Zengeya)HC 5867/10 (High Court of Zimbabwe, Harare, 31 January 2012)
  21. Elmon Mutizira (In His Capacity As The Executor Dative Of Late Josphat Mutizira DR CY 224/24) v Beijing Broadtec Investments (Pvt) Ltd and OthersHCC44/25, HCCC 129/25
  22. Fidelia Ncube v Nkanyiso Sibindi (Executor Dative) and AnotherHB 65/22, HC 62/21, XREF DRB 346/17
  23. Freddy Chimbari (In his capacity as the Executor to the Estate of the late Kudakwashe Mutongi) v Makepeace Muzenda and Chief Executive Officer- Gutu Rural District Council N.O and Master of High CourtHH 456-21, HC 2982/19
  24. Frederick Garth Heathcote v Jean Pamela Vant (nee Heathcote) and OthersHMA 25-20, HC 80-20 (Ref Case HC 379-19)
  25. George Stephen Fumia v Estate of the Late Ettore Pietro Fumia and OthersHH 173-22, HC 11619/17
  26. Georgina Dadirayi Savanhu v Herbert Sylvester Masiyiwa Ushewokunze and OthersHH 630-25, HC 1190/21
  27. 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
  28. 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
  29. Ishmael Madamombe (in his capacity as the Executor Dative of Estate Late Nyembesi Kapungu DR 781/11) v Winnifildah Madamombe and OthersHH 742-22, HC 2911/22
  30. Jebes Muchapondwa v Venencia Madake and OthersHH 216-11, HC 6191/09
  31. Kaisa Nguwo and Ivy Nguwo v Maria Peno and The City of BulawayoHB 214/16, HC 1220/16
  32. Karl Pasalk and Elizabeth Pasalk v Adellah Kuzora and Cecil Madondo and The Master of the High CourtJudgment No. S.C. 5/03, Civil Appeal No. 197/02
  33. Kenias Mutyasira v Estate Late Muchineripi Rishoni Gonyora (represented by Barbara Gonyora in her capacity as Executor Dative) and The Master of the High Court N.O.HH 244-11, HC 2390/11
  34. Kenias Mutyasira v Estate Muchineripi Rishoni Gonyora (represented by Barbra Gonyora in her capacity as the Executrix Dative) and The Master of the High CourtHIGH COURT OF ZIMBABWE, HARARE, 18, 19, 20, 26 June and 13 September 2012
  35. Kennedy Mangadze v The Executor, Estate Late Charles Manyonga and OthersHH 125-14, HC 1877/13, Ref CDR 26/12
  36. Lomathemba Magadlela Songo N.O. and Lomathemba Songo v Silinda Songo and OthersJudgment No. HB 158/11, Case No. HC 1818/10
  37. Madeline Gamanya v R J Chimbari, Vincent Tendayi, Helen Gamanya, Sheriff for Zimbabwe, and Registrar of DeedsJudgment No. SC 14/05, Civil Appeal No. 69/03
  38. Marais N.O. and Another v Maposa and Others(642/2018) [2020] ZASCA 23 (25 March 2020)
  39. Margaret Chimkweptsy v Estate Late Denizio George and OthersHH 514-21, HC 5639/19
  40. Master of the High Court of Zimbabwe N.O. v (1) David Takaendesa (2) Macdonald Takaendesa (3) Den Takaendesa (4) House of Sari (Pvt) Ltd (5) Rugare Mandima N.O. (6) Registrar of DeedsJudgment No. SC 101/22, Civil Appeal No. SC 109/21, Civil Appeal No. SC 15/21, Civil Appeal No. SC 17/21
  41. Melford Ndlovu v Martin Chikwana N.O. and OthersHB 15/20 (HC 2347/16)
  42. Newton Elliot Dongo v Joytindra Natverial Naik and OthersHH 73-18, HC 137/17
  43. Nicole Mpofu v Nhlabathi N.O. and OthersJudgment No. HB 115/14, Case No. HC 1008/13
  44. Nobert Njazi and Nobert Njazi N.O (In his capacity as the executor of E/L Margaret Njazi) v Tinarwo Chituza and Frank Rudolph and Sheriff for Zimbabwe N.OHH 128-20, HC 8816/18
  45. Nomagugu Sithulisile Johnson v Natasha Farai Mashonganyika and OthersHB 197/25, HCBC 219/24
  46. Nyaradzai Mazorodze v Netty Dana and Evelyn DanaHH 70-2009, HC 1155/08
  47. Nyaradzai Nyaradzo Murozvi v Respina Mudzi and Sekai Warikandwa and The Registrar of DeedsHH 47-03, HC 1850/03
  48. Oliver Masomera N.O. (In his capacity as the executor dative of the estate late Agnes Sakala DR 3480/23) and Naboth Gaza v Heather Magodyo and OthersHH 602-25; HCH 4078/25 (X Ref Case HCH 5396/24)
  49. Panjalay Govender v Wulaganathan Reddy and OthersCase number: 360/2000
  50. Patricia Bridget Mason N O v Graham Andrew Mason and Another(1286/2023) [2025] ZASCA 44
  51. Patricia Darangwa N.O. v Africa Sun Limited and OthersHH 400-25; HCH 1495/24
  52. Percy Suli Mosuetsa v Derrick Thabo Mosuetsa and Others(746/2022) [2023] ZASCA 164 (1 December 2023)
  53. Phillip Mudziviri (In his capacity as Executor Dative of the Estate of the Late Lovemore Ngwende) v Oliver MasomeraNot provided in the judgment
  54. Prince Tichakunda Mariga (In his capacity as the Executor Dative of the estate of the late Regis Mariga) v NMB Bank Ltd and OthersJudgment No. HB 154/12, Case No. HC 1424/12
  55. Prisca Mbengo v Estate Late Alice Ndoro and OthersHMT 13-22, HC 259/20
  56. Richard Moyo-Majwabu (In his capacity as Executor Testamentary of The Estate Late George Parkin) and Ian Dlamini v Sunops Technical Consultants (Pvt) Ltd and Vision SitholeHB 92-18, HC 688/18
  57. Richard Zvinavashe N.O v Bikita Minerals (Pvt) Ltd and OthersHH 545-17, HC 10802/14
  58. Robert Kagandi v Denies Muzunze N.O. (In his capacity as the Executor Dative of Estate late Ephraim Tichaona Muzunze) and OthersHMA 10-22, HC 263/20
  59. Robert Kagandi v Denies Muzunze N.O. (In his official capacity as Executor Dative of Estate late Ephraim Tichaona Muzunze) and The Master of the High Court N.O.HMA 63-20, HC 283-20 (Ref Case No. HC 263-20)
  60. Robert Malcom Macgillivary Bowes v Maria ManolakakisJudgment No. HB 103/11, Case No. HC 475/11
  61. Rosemary Makombe v Prince Solomon Kadzunge and Master of the High Court, MutareHCMTJ1-26; HCMTC207/25
  62. Rosina Ngirazi v Fungai Saurosi and Kwekwe City CouncilHB 84-18, HCA 126-14, XREF HC KK 823/12
  63. Rumbidzai Primrose Tagarira v Vimbaishe Mungaraza and Kariba Town CouncilHH 198-26; HCHF 2023/25
  64. Samuel Sandla Khumalo v Nozizwe Ncube and The Deputy SheriffJudgment No. HB 232/12, Case No. HC 2117/12
  65. S. Makonyere v Alfred Muchini and OthersHH 46-2013, HC 6053/2007
  66. Soneni Ndlovu (In her capacity as the Executrix Dative of the Estate Late Memory Ngwenya DRB 882/21) v BDP Investments (Pvt) Ltd and OthersHB 197/22, HC 1158/22
  67. Sophie Maphosa N.O. and Others v The Assistant Master, High Court, Bulawayo N.O. and AnotherHB 288/16, HC 1580/13
  68. Stanford Wilson Asher v Beloved Dhlakama and Michael Andre TaskerHB 02/26; HCBC 896/25
  69. Super Wholesalers (Pvt) Ltd v Wilson Tatenda Manase, Frank Maisiri, Master of the High Court, City of HarareJudgment No. SC 4/10, Civil Appeal No. 44/09
  70. Tawanda Mapanga v E.B. Magaisa (In his capacity as the executor dative of the Estate Late McCloud Zvavovaviri Maparanga) and OthersHH 632-22, HC 5264/22
  71. 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
  72. Thakor Ranchod Kewada (N.O) v United Harvest (Pvt) Ltd and The Master of the High Court (N.O)HH734/22, HC2478/22
  73. The Methodist Church of Zimbabwe v Georgina Mazendame (In her capacity as Executrix dative of the Estate of the late Simeon Trusty Mateta)HH 681-15, HC 6066/03
  74. Thomas Moyo v Carry On Sibanda and OthersHB 21/20, HC 1338/17
  75. Timothy James Searson and Simon David Searson and Couch Grass (Pvt) Ltd v Shepherd Chimutanda N.O. and OthersHH 337-18, HC 4751/18
  76. Tryphine Sibanda v Libati Moyo and OthersHB 51/21; HC 2422/19
  77. Veronica Nyoni v Bernadette Eva Ndoro N.O (Executrix Dative, Estate late Elias Zvenyika Ndoro DR942/19)HH 519-21, HC 2063/13
  78. Wallmac Chirimba v Charles Chirimba and The Registrar of DeedsHH 130-22, HC 4157/20
  79. Wesley Mutowo v Allen T. Mukuhwa (In his capacity as Executor for Estate Late Martha Mukuhwa) and OthersHCMTJ13-26, HCMTC 278/25