Family Law cases

South African case law on Family Law, with full citations. 656 cases — page 1 of 4.

  1. Abigail Alfeto v Herbert ChapagutaHH 438-22, HC 11544/18
  2. Abigail Chibadura (Nee Mubariki) v David Tongesai ChibaduraHH 264-16, HC 9486/14
  3. Abigail Chimanga (Nee Mazvimbakupa) v Delight ChimangaHH16-26, HCH 7814/22
  4. Abigail Makono (Nee Billie) v Charles Nyengera Makono and OthersHH 638-25, HCH 2271/25 (Ref HCH 2634/21)
  5. Ad Hoc Central Authority for the Republic of South Africa and Another v DM[2024] ZAWCHC 170
  6. Agnes Maringa v Wilson Mukandatsama and Director of Housing (City of Gweru)HB 28/19, HC 1424/18
  7. Agnes Paradza v Brighton Paradza and OthersHH 214-2011, HC 9439/11
  8. Ahmed Raffik Omar v The Government of the Republic of South Africa and Others
  9. Aidan Paul Beckford v Elizabeth Anne BeckfordSC 25/09; Civil Appeal No. 6/07
  10. Alan Charles Patrick Ingram Lock v Elen Olivia Lock (nee Fischer) and The Sheriff of Zimbabwe N.OHH 239-21, HC 3576/20
  11. Alastair Walter Pollock Smith v Abigail Rosalynn SmithHH 540-16, HC 348/10
  12. Albert Takaruza v Linda Memory TakaruzaJudgment No. HB 80/14, Case No. HC 3538/12
  13. Alexander Donald Macphail v Sandra Lynne MacphailCase no: 2630/2024 and 96/2025 (unreported Eastern Cape Division, Makhanda, delivered 21 August 2025)
  14. Alfred Mukonori v Cleopas Gara and Clayton Ndoro v Cleopas GaraHCC54/25, HCC CIV 'A' 22/25, HCC CIV 'A' 31/25
  15. Allison Ncube v Samantha Mutawadze NcubeHB 116-15, HC 1559-11
  16. Al-Marie Iris Hall v Kudakwashe David MnangagwaHH 586-21; CIV 'A' 1300/20
  17. Alpheus Magumise v Cressy Magumise (née Dzingirai)HH 91-13, HC 537/10
  18. Alspite Investments (Private) Limited v Tendayi WesterhoffHH 99-2009, HC 7048/07
  19. Althea La Don De Gree and Another v David William Webb and Others(379/06) [2007] ZASCA 87
  20. Alvin Crisp v Stella Mary MasvikeniHH 68-2010, HC 4604/05
  21. Amod (born Peer) v Multilateral Motor Vehicle Accidents Fund1999 (4) SA 1319 (SCA)
  22. Amon Mapiye v Innocent MudyiwaHH 399-18, HC 1592/17
  23. Andrew Kinloch Butters v Nomsa Virginia Mncora(181/2011) [2012] ZASCA 29 (28 March 2012)
  24. Angelina Simangele Zachariah v Shupikai Vito and OthersHH 807-18, HC 9532/18
  25. Antonie Michael Du Plessis v Road Accident FundCase number: 443/2002
  26. Aparna Waters v Ian Ross WatersHH 282-15, HC 1791/15
  27. AS v Minister of Health and Others; BM and Another v Minister of Health and Others[2024] ZAWCHC 171
  28. Aucamp v AucampCase No. 4323/2024 (Eastern Cape Division – Gqeberha)
  29. Audrey Rungano Chimombe (nee Magume) v Tapiwa Mark ChimombeHH 575-21, HC 4476/21
  30. Austen Gonese v Lowis GoneseHH 23-14, HC 12626/12
  31. Austin Govha v Francisca GovhaHB 70/12 (Case No. HC 473/02)
  32. Badela J Ndlovu v Spiwe PosiHH 475-15, HC 3110/14
  33. Badenhorst v BadenhorstCase no: 7/05
  34. Bailey and Another v Bailey(Case no 1324/2019) [2020] ZASCA 178 (18 December 2020)
  35. Bannatyne v BannatyneCase CCT 18/02 (Constitutional Court, delivered 20 December 2002)
  36. Bannatyne v Bannatyne and Another2003 (2) SA 363 (CC)
  37. Barbara Masiwa v (1) Roadnet Transport (Pvt) Ltd (2) Donald Nyasha MasiwaJudgment No. 24/08, Civil Appeal No. 232/07
  38. Barbra Chimani and Tichafa Magiya v Eva MagiyaHH 768-22, CIV 'A' 06/22
  39. Barbra Masiwa v Donald Nyasha MasiwaJudgment No. SC.46/06, Civil Application No. 66/01
  40. Barry Lungu v Dorothy LunguHH-111-2012 (High Court of Zimbabwe)
  41. Basil Makururu v Derick VoriHH 174-16, HC 10549/15
  42. Bath v Bath(952/12) [2014] ZASCA 14 (24 March 2014)
  43. Beatrice Makanyara (Nee Tasara) v Tapiwa Wamambo and OthersHH 435-22, HC 3727/22
  44. Benny Gerald Ngqoba v Nozithembiso Pearl Ngqoba (Born Vena)Case No. 755/2021 (Eastern Cape Division – Makhanda)
  45. Benyure v BenyureHH 264-26, HCHF 1234/25
  46. Bernadette Makaya v James MakayaHH 171-2004, C 5593/96
  47. Bernard Mufokozana v Margret Mufokozana (nee Masawi)HH 643-14, HC 6655/10
  48. Bertha Kakono v Herbert KakonoHH (Unreported) (High Court of Zimbabwe, Harare, 22 June 2011 & 29 March 2011)
  49. Betty Ruzvidzo v Jeremiah WarikandwaHH 439-22, HC 4207/21
  50. B[…] E[…] v N[…] T[…] and Others(505/2025) [2026] ZASCA 25 (11 March 2026)
  51. Bezuidenhout v BezuidenhoutCase number: 364/2003 (also reported as Bezuidenhout v Bezuidenhout 2003 (6) SA 691 (C) - the High Court judgment)
  52. Bona Nyepudzai Ouma Mugabe v Simbarashe MutsahuniHH 386-25, HCH 1521/23 REF CASE HC 6597/23
  53. Bongani Mhlanga v Busisiwe MhlangaHB 132/22, HC 1355/21
  54. Bongani Mhlanga v Sibusisiwe Mhlanga and OthersHB 248/21, HC 651/21
  55. Botha v Botha[2008] ZAGPHC 169
  56. Brett Leonades Pissas and Helen Louise PissasHH 35-2008, HC 1711/08
  57. Brian Chiyangwa v Sibongile ChiyangwaHH 274-18, HC 490/18
  58. Brian Kashangura v Gilliett Sarudzai Kashangura (nee Motsi)HH439-13, HC 6717/12
  59. Bright Mugorogodi v Kethiwe Van Der SandenHH 398-22, HC 5746/19
  60. Brookstein v Brookstein(20808/14) [2016] ZASCA 40 (24 March 2016)
  61. Brossy v Brossy[2012] ZASCA 151 (28 September 2012)
  62. BS v PS(291/2017) [2018] ZASCA 37 (28 March 2018)
  63. Buttner v Buttner[2005] ZASCA 86; [2006] 1 All SA 429 (SCA); 2006 (3) SA 23 (SCA)
  64. Bwanya v Master of the High Court, Cape Town and Others[2021] ZACC 51
  65. Callisto Muzongondi v Dorica Muzongondi (nee Office)HH 27-2011, HC 1903/08
  66. C and Others v Department of Health and Social Development, Gauteng and Others(CCT 55/11) [2012] ZACC 1
  67. Carol Kempen v David Richard KempenHH 417-15, HC 5862/14
  68. C A R v The Central Authority of The Republic of South Africa and Another(737/2023) [2024] ZASCA 103 (21 June 2024)
  69. Catherine Chikavhanga v Evans Kuyeri and Kuyeri Family TrustHC (Zimbabwe) unreported case, judgment delivered 9 August 2012
  70. C.A v H.A[2024] ZAWCHC 25
  71. Cecilia Gwaradzimba v Munyaradzi KadungureHH 24-14, HC 583/11
  72. Celestino Chenjerai Kanyekanye v Memory Kanyekanye (Nee Sithole)HH 238-22, HC 566/20
  73. Chantelle Tatenda Muteswa v Frank Buyanga SadiqiHH 541-19, HC 6037/19
  74. Chantelle Tatenda Muteswa v Frank Buyanga SadiqiSC 131/21; Civil Appeal No. SC 153/20
  75. Charity Ncube v Phanankosi NcubeHH 645-15, HC 1333/12
  76. Charles Dube v Dorothy DubeHH 64-2002, HC 15082/99
  77. Charles Makani v Gertrude Sophia Hazvineyi Makani (nee Zimondi)HH 74/2010, HC 2432/08
  78. Charles Maloya v Mr Nyamupfukudza NO and the Master of High CourtHH 115-2008, HC 6001/05
  79. Charles Munhenga v Martha MunhengaJudgment No. SC 32/03, Civil Appeal No. 362/02
  80. Charles Sepe and Anti Corruption Commission of Zimbabwe v Catherine SepeHH 280-11, HC 4160/10
  81. Charwadza Madzwawawa v Rosemary VambeHH 225-11 (High Court of Zimbabwe, Harare, 23 February 2012)
  82. Chengeto Mashingaidze v Pauline Mandigo (in her capacity as executrix dative in the estate of the late W.G. Mashingaidze DR 677/14) and OthersHH 809-16, HC 2557/15
  83. Chipo Dera v Cynthia KambezaHH 175-10, HC 2384/09
  84. Chipo Jhamba v Aleta V. MugwisiJudgment No. HB 01/10, Case No. HC 1428/09
  85. Chipo Muusha v Gift Saruchera and Registrar of the High CourtHIGH COURT OF ZIMBABWE, HARARE, 24 February and 7 March 2012
  86. Chipo Sibhona (Nee Madzwanye) v Irvine Joe Khulekani SibhonaHB 71/21; HC 978/16
  87. Chrispen Kadzimu v Memory Kadzimu (nee Muwandi)HH 507-18, HC 9362/15
  88. Christiane Kwedza (nee Martin) v Musa Johnson KwedzaNot explicitly provided - High Court of Zimbabwe, Harare, 16 February 2012
  89. Christina Erasmus v Daniel ErasmusHH 40-2007, HC 8054/03
  90. Christine Chingono v Naboth MuravuHH 113-22, CIV 'A' 195/21
  91. Christine Machetu v Clifford Chandipa, Stella Chandipa, Anthony Sando Machetu, and Registrar of DeedsS.C. 69/99 (Civil Appeal No. 39/99)
  92. Christine Musanhu v George MusanhuHH 807-19, HC 4246/19 (Ref Case HC 8961/15)
  93. C H v A C (Formerly E) and Others[2024] ZAWCHC 245
  94. Clemence Machemedze v Sharon Tsitsi Machemedze (nee Marombedze)HH 366-17, HC 9300/14
  95. Clementina Zimucha (nee Munyanyi) v Silence ZimuchaHH55-26; HCHF 2380/24
  96. Cletus Nyatsambo v Chiedza NyatsamboHH 746/16, HC 997/07
  97. Clever Makwarimba v Engeline Makwarimba (nee Muchero)HB 141-15, HC 1824-13
  98. Clever Tinarwo Chigu v Evyline Chigu (nee Chidenga)HH 441-25, HCH 3076/23
  99. Clive Thomas Buttner v Cheryl Ann ButtnerCase No: 382/04 (Supreme Court of Appeal)
  100. Cloupas Makoni v Patience Mugoba Makoni (nee Mazani)HH 512-18, HC 3987/16
  101. CL v ZL[2024] ZAWCHC 325
  102. CMK v BJK[2024] ZAWCHC 334
  103. Cohen v Cohen (born Coleman)[2003] ZASCA 5; 2003 (3) SA 337 (SCA)
  104. Collin Sydney Dicks v Averil Carol DicksHH 61-2011, HC 6943/02
  105. Constancia Nyanhongo (nee Fumai) v Gedion Tafadzwa NyanhongoHH 400-22, HC 2094/20
  106. Constantino Guveya Dominic Nyikadzino Chiwenga v Mary MubaiwaHH 78-22, HC 9837/19
  107. Cosmas Nyamutswa v Caecelia NyamutswaJudgment No. SC 29/26; Chamber Application No. SC 231/26
  108. Cuthbert Gonovhi v Tarisai ChidavaenziHH 69-26 (HCH 4992/21)
  109. CVS v SV[2024] ZAWCHC 340
  110. Dambudzo Oliver Munyebvu v Talent MusvibeHH 292-22 CIV 'A' 170/21 REF CASE CIV 56/19
  111. Daniel Nezandonyi v Chipo NezandonyiHH 115-14, HC 7043/10
  112. Daniels v Campbell NO and OthersCCT 40/03; 2004 (5) SA 331 (CC); 2004 (7) BCLR 735 (CC)
  113. David Makuni v Martha MakuniJudgment No S.C. 51/2002, Civil Appeal No 143/2001
  114. Dawn Farai Kambarami v Edgar Tafadzwa Kambarami and The Sheriff of the High Court No. HarareHH 419-15, HC 3687/15
  115. D.D v I.L and Another[2024] ZAWCHC 215
  116. Deborah Gloria Koumides v Paul KoumidesHH 116-2010, HC 6886/08
  117. Deborah Ngwenya and Others v Glory Mpofu N.O. and OthersJudgment No. HB 88/11, Case No. HC 1017/10
  118. De Graaf NO v Camilleri(565/2022) [2023] ZASCA 117 (03 August 2023)
  119. Denzil Langa Ruzvidzo v Clever Mandizvidza and OthersHH 08-22, HC 3584/20
  120. Deputy Sheriff, Harare v Kurai Jesina Kingsley (Nee Nehonde) and The Cold Chain Zambia LimitedHH 507-14, HC 5520/09
  121. DE v RH[2015] ZACC 18
  122. Dhiren Shantilal Govan v Reena Narendra GovanJudgment No. SC 21/26, Civil Appeal No. SC 771/25
  123. Diana Kutsanzira v Titus TsvangiraiJudgment No. HB 73/11, Case No. HC 1656/10
  124. Dingaani Thomas Mbondiya v Christon ChiridzaHH 516-25; HCH 1994/23
  125. Dingani Lovemore Pambuka v Debra Gwati and OthersHH 366-25; HCH 3829/24
  126. Dinias Amrath Naran v Fenny NaranHH 136-22, HC 2902/17
  127. Divorce Amendment Act, 2024Act No. 1 of 2024; Government Gazette No. 50651, 14 May 2024
  128. Dorcas Doris Mhlanga v Benjamin PhakatshaneJudgment No. HB 25/15, Case No. HCA 120/13
  129. Doris Mwaita v Fredrick Siyaka Tabanie and OthersHH 596-22, HC 3513/21
  130. Dr Victor Tsindi Rabvukwa v Rudo Rabvukwa (nee Ruchiyo)HH 127-2004, HC 3389/2002
  131. DR v NM and Another[2024] ZAWCHC 69
  132. Dudzai Muzhira (nee Mapfumo) v Loity MuzhiraHH392-13, HC 11508/11
  133. Du Plessis and Others v Pienaar NO and Others2003 (1) SA 671 (SCA); [2002] ZASCA 163
  134. Du Plessis v Road Accident Fund[2003] ZASCA 86; 2004 (1) SA 359 (SCA); 2003 (11) BCLR 1220 (SCA)
  135. Du Toit and Another v Minister for Welfare and Population Development and OthersCCT 40/01 (decided 10 September 2002)
  136. Du Toit and Another v Minister of Welfare and Population Development and Others2003 (2) SA 198 (CC); 2002 (10) BCLR 1006
  137. Dzidzai Gondo v Rosemary Gondo and The Assistant MasterHB 305/17, HC 416/11
  138. Edith Mayisva v Master of the High Court N.O. and J.B. Meyburgh N.O.HH 278-11, HC 4585/07
  139. Edna Songore v Josiah Gweme and Joshua Songore and The Master of High CourtHH 90-2008, HC 2462/07
  140. Edward Elio Galante v Ronnie Jacaranda GalanteHH 31-2002, HC 12886/00
  141. Edward Muchuchuti v Tendai Muchuchuti (Nee Mamvura)HH 221-13, HC 5889/09
  142. E.L.B v A.V.M[2024] ZAWCHC 132
  143. Elias Bonde v Winnie Bonde (nee Chimanikire)HH 124-26; HCH 348/12
  144. Elias Mabeka v Hilda MabekaSC 19/03 (Civil Application No. 156/03)
  145. Elizabeth Gumede (born Shange) v President of the Republic of South Africa and Others(CCT 50/08) [2008] ZACC 23
  146. Elizabeth Thimbiluni Tshivhase v Azwihangwisi Francinah Tshivhase N O and Another(105/2023) [2025] ZASCA 131 (12 September 2025)
  147. Elson Muchechetere v Sophia MuzaHH 19-14, CIV/A/117/13
  148. Eltamatore v Enock Johannes MatoreHH 973-15, HC 4195/13
  149. Elwyn Dale Harlech-Jones v Shirley Margaret Harlech-Jones(188/2011) [2012] ZASCA 19 (22 March 2012)
  150. Emelia Sibanda v Rodrick Tose ChiwunduraJudgment No. HB 108/11, Case No. HC 680/10
  151. Ephias Admire Mahachi v Kudakwashe Mahachi (nee Masaka)HH 530-18, HC 5806/11
  152. Erenius Kufakunesu Makwanya v Elizabeth MajondoHH 66-13, CIV 'A' 581/11
  153. Erikana Josiah Mapanda v Chipo MapandaJudgment No S.C. 119/2001, Civil Appeal No 265/2000
  154. E.S. and Others v P.S. and Another[2024] ZAWCHC 201
  155. Eskom Pension and Provident Fund v Krugel(689/2010) [2011] ZASCA 96 (31 May 2011)
  156. Esnath Manyiyo v Chinati Chipiringu and Juwettie ManyiyoHB 78/15, HC 2302/13 XREF 1942/13 & 1346/13
  157. Esnath P.M. Jembere v Big Brian JembereHH 04-15, HC 11396/14
  158. Esther Paidamoyo Mhiribidi v Tadiosi MuzorozaHH 562-22 CIV 'A' 71/22
  159. Etwin Machibaya v Kudakwashe MachibayaJudgment No. SC-18-08, Civil Appeal No. 32/06
  160. Eugenia Mtengwa v Oliver MtengwaHH 78-10, HC 478/09
  161. Eusebia Pedzisai (formerly Chingonzoh) v John ChingonzohHB 02/17, HC 2122/15
  162. Evangeline Eveline Takawira v Isaac George TakawiraHH 182-20, HC 8794/19
  163. Evangelist Sande (nee Nyamangunda) v Takawira Kizito SandeHIGH COURT OF ZIMBABWE, HARARE, 15 September 2011 and 29 March 2012 (unreported)
  164. E.V.A v J.V.A[2024] ZAWCHC 299
  165. EW v VTH[2024] ZAWCHC 310
  166. Farai Chitunya v Irikidzai MabulalaHH 735-25; HCHF 3087/24
  167. Farai Zvekare (nee Mutunduwe) v Lincon ZvekareHH 473-16, HC 11312/11
  168. Farisai Nando and Recskill Investments (Pvt) Ltd v Prime Investments (Pvt) Ltd represented by Godwills Masimirembwa and Sheriff for ZimbabweHH 23-15, HC 37/15
  169. Fatima Rosina Mugwadhi (nee Muvazhi) v Nixon Mugwadhi and Registrar of Deeds NOHH 658-21, HC 6252/20
  170. Feline Mhangami (nee Matshalaga) v Abel MhangamiHH 523-21, HC 1796/19
  171. Felistas Mutseta v Elliot Enock MutsetaHH 71-2010, HC 4906/06
  172. Felix Kumirai v Memory Kumirai (nee Bungu)HH 17-2006, HC 11135/2004
  173. Fezile Murahwa v Mayibongwe NcubeHB 214/21; HC 1763/18
  174. Fischer v Ubomi Ushishi Trading CC and others(1085/2017) [2018] ZASCA 154 (19 November 2018)
  175. Fish Hoek Primary School v G W(642/2008) [2009] ZASCA 144 (26 November 2009)
  176. F J v E JCase No: A101/2008, High Court of South Africa (Cape of Good Hope Provincial Division), judgment delivered on 20 May 2008
  177. Flora Ndoro (nee Feremenga) v Fabian Chamunorwa NdoroHB 135/20, HC 2269/18
  178. Florence Chioniso Gondo v Webster GondoHH 483-22, HC 6197/19
  179. Florence Nyandoro and Late Estate Benard Nyandoro v Max Nyandoro and Estate Late Nelson Nyandoro and The Master of the High Court and The Registrar of DeedsHH 89-2008, HC 746/07
  180. Florence Sibanda (Nee Mugomba) v Thandazani SibandaJudgment No. SC 04/26, Civil Appeal No. SC 624/24
  181. FN v AKHH 66-26
  182. Forward Mhlanga v Evelyn MhlangaHH 574-14, CIV 'A' 08/14, APP/02/14, Ref Case No. M 4734/13
  183. Fradreck Mutambirwa v Sharon M. Mutambirwa (nee Shito)HH 151-10, HC 2764/08
  184. Francis Tendayi Vivian Tarumbwa v Tinny Tarumbwa (nee Musuka)HH 19-2007, HC 6592/06
  185. Frank Buyanga Sadiqi v Chantelle Tatenda Muteswa and 6 OthersJudgment No. SC 132/21, Chamber Application No. SC 125/21
  186. Frank Chinangwa v Netsai Blessing Chinangwa (Nee Mare)HH 757-25, HC 99/24
  187. Freedom of Religion South Africa v Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development and Others[2019] ZACC 34
  188. Fuzile Mbalane v Ntombomzi Mbalane and OthersCase No.: 02/2025, Eastern Cape Division, Mthatha (unreported, delivered 04 March 2025)
  189. Gainmore Mubaiwa v Kudzai Mwakutuya Mubaiwa (nee Chikumba)HH 804-19, HC 9626/17
  190. Ganizani Nunu v Sarah MadziyaHH (Unreported) - 10 and 17 November 2011 and 7 March 2012
  191. Garikayi Rimbi v Emily Rimbi and Tildah Mazhande N.O.HH 404-22, HC 6912/21
  192. Gaylord Masuka v Margaret MasukaHH 312-11, HC 6049/08
  193. General Law Fourth Amendment Act, 1993Act No. 132 of 1993
  194. George Chikwenengere v Juliet ChikwenengereJudgment No. SC 75/06, Civil Appeal No. 391/05; ZLR (59)
  195. Georgina Njodzi v Lorraine MationeHH 525-17; HC 11253/14
  196. Gertrude Sophia Hazvinei Makani (nee Zimondi) v Charles MakaniHH 467-17, HC 4089/15
  197. Gertrude Tendesayi Tawengwa (nee Mbofana) v Charles Zvidzayi TawengwaHH 499-17, HC 1055/17
  198. Gibson Katsande v Chindega Katsande (nee Mungofa)HH 364-19, HC 6255/06
  199. Gibson Katsande v Eunice Savanhu and Chindega KatsandeHH 281-13, HC 9204/12
  200. Gift Saruchera v Chipo MuushaHH 61-14, HC3029/12