Family Law cases

South African case law on Family Law, with full citations. 597 cases — page 2 of 3.

  1. Herbet Jena v Sandra ManyangadzeHH 546-25, HCHF 994/25
  2. Hilda Kirimi v Roy NyabvureHH 414-17 CIV 'A' 303/16
  3. Hilda Salila and Maria Salila v Gerry Munyaradzi Salila N.O and OthersHH 39-2010, HC 3575/07
  4. Hilda Tendai Matarira v Caxton Henry MatariraJudgment No. SC 14/12, Civil Appeal No. 246/06
  5. Hlabangoma Sanida v Alice Hlabangoma (nee Munetsi)HH 10-22, HC 85/20
  6. Hugh Arnold Wormald N.O. and Others v Lungiswa Snowy KambuleCase no: 524/2004 (SCA); also reported as Wormald NO and Others v Kambule [2004] 3 All SA 392 (E)
  7. H v The Honourable Magistrate Mncube N.O. and AnotherCase Number: 2025-038564 (Gauteng Division, Johannesburg)
  8. Ian Ross Waters v Aparna WatersHH 232-19, HC 1081/13
  9. Ignatius Junius Vushangwe v Tutsirayi Dorcas ChadokaHH 801-19, HC 12094/16
  10. Innocent Kadungure v Cheryl Chandi KadungureJudgment No. SC 19/07, Civil Application No. 174/05
  11. In Re Alice Maenzanise (For her appointment as the legal guardian of P.A.N a minor)HH 39-20, HC 5385/19
  12. In re Leo Mashizha NhereraHH 117-15, CC 736/14
  13. In Re: Senzeni MoyoJudgment No. HB 16/13, Case No. HCAR 3121/12, J/C No. 237/12
  14. In re Washington Fungisai MudimbuHMA 54-18; JC 55/18
  15. Isabela Nyoka v Boysen Redson KasambaraHH 88-2008, HC 1468/06
  16. Ishmael Madamombe v Winnifildah Madamombe and OthersHH 455-19, HC 6977/16
  17. Israel Gwati v Abigail GwatiHH 374/16 (CRB M 346/15)
  18. Ivy Ndadzungira v John Gonese (In his capacity as the Executor of the Estate of late Edmond Gonese DR 1720/06) and The Master of the High Court N.OHH 199-2013, HC 10 443/11
  19. Jabulani Manyathela v Thando ManyathelaJudgment No. 44/11, Case No. HC 949/09
  20. Jacinta Joaquina Anastansia Chapaner nee Cardoso v Roshan ChapanerHH 517-17, HC 13552/12
  21. James Alan Crone v Mary Catherine CroneS.C. 93/99 (Civil Appeal No. 103/99)
  22. J and B v Director General: Department of Home Affairs and OthersCCT 46/02; 2003 (5) SA 621 (CC); 2003 (5) BCLR 463 (CC)
  23. Jane Musindo and Augustine Tongai Kereke v Leocadia Kereke (nee Muroiwa)HMA 32-22; CIV 'A' 28-21 (High Court of Zimbabwe, Masvingo, 2022)
  24. Janet Rusere v Marita ChanetsaJudgment No. HB 76/11, Case No. HCA 50/04
  25. Jealous Cement v Maureen Chiweshe and Deputy Master of High CourtHB 187-17, HC 1257-17
  26. Jeanette Moira Edwards v Brian Victor EdwardsJudgment No. HB 29/2002, Case No. HC 1492/2000
  27. Jebes Muchapondwa v Venencia Madake and OthersHH 216-11, HC 6191/09
  28. Jemitious Gumbo v Varaidzo GumboJudgment No. HB 39/15, Case No. HC 1932/09
  29. Jenepher Murahwa v Ngoni BhamuHH 354-17, HC 9914/14
  30. Jennifer Anne Cormick v Brett John CormickHH 15-2007, HC 4481/06
  31. Jennifer Clare Hingeston v Christopher John LightfootS.C. 97/2000; Civil Appeal No. 365/99
  32. Jennifer Marietta Lufu v Jona Gwalale Ncube LufuJudgment No. S.C. 138/99, Civil Appeal No. 439/97
  33. Jennifer Ndlovu (nee Nyoni) v Christina Ndlovu (nee Sithole) and OthersJudgment No. HB 10/11, Case No. 2401/05, X Ref 890/03
  34. Jennifer Nyamakura v Agrippa MuzengiHIGH COURT OF ZIMBABWE, HARARE, 22 June 2011 & 10 May 2012
  35. Joan Marie Muller and Another v Cara Dorothy Masureik and Others(807/2024) [2026] ZASCA 01 (08 January 2026)
  36. Joanne Elizabeth Crogham v Gary Francis WellockHB 215/21, HC 1107/21
  37. Joanne Elizabeth Croghan v Gary Francis WellockHB 97/25, HCBC 211/24
  38. Jocelyn Chiwenga v Constantine Guveya ChiwengaJudgment No SC 2/14, Civil Appeal No. SC 178/13
  39. Joel Itayi Matongo v Flora Matongo (nee Joe)HH 14-2012; HC 4524/10
  40. Joel Madzivanyika v Tapiwa Madzivanyika (nee Simende)HH 507-16, HC 359/05
  41. Joe Moyo v Isabel MoyoHB 21/18; HC 2430/14
  42. Johanna Gertruida Cloete v Gerrit Antonie CloeteCase No. CA 139/2023 (Eastern Cape Division, Makhanda)
  43. John Boyce Mpala v Elfreda Betty Mpala (nee Nyathi)HB 202-18, HC 1827/18
  44. Johncom Media Investments Limited v M and Others(CCT 08/08) [2009] ZACC 5
  45. Johnphas Gweru v Mercy GweruNot provided in judgment (High Court of Zimbabwe, Harare, 20 December 2012)
  46. Jonasi Dondo N.O v Magna Muganhiri and OthersHH 77-15, HC 9920/13
  47. Jonathan Curle v Krystal Mavonne CurleHH293/13, HC 5125/13
  48. Jordan Gabriel Bell v Timothy Paul Hogins and Esme BellCase No: 146422/2025, Gauteng Division, Johannesburg
  49. Joseph Chaziremunhu v Melin Chaziremunhu nee MadzivanyikaHH 147/2013, HC 13638/2012
  50. Josephine Chiweda (Nee Chiganga) v John Masimba ChiwedaHH 595-18, HC 7146/15
  51. Josephine Matemera v James ChirimuutaHH 188-22, CIV 'A' 233/20
  52. Joyce Chagadura v Shelly Antonio and Regis Muveregi and Director of Housing City of Harare and The Sheriff of the High CourtHH 176/2010; HC 3982/05
  53. Joyce Makumbe v Andrison MunzvengaJudgment No. HB 29/15, Case No. HCA 90/14
  54. Joyce Pedzisai (nee Mukaronda) and Tracy Pedzisai (nee Magunje) v Getrude Dade Pedzisai and The Master of the High CourtHH 81-2004, HC 7222/03
  55. Judith Tikiwa v Makomborero Adiyolah CharlieHH 488-14, HC 4379/12
  56. Judy Chilundo (nee Kiss) v John ChilundoHH 657-16, HC 5463/14
  57. Julian Tinotenda Madondo and Millicent Nyarai Meza v Cecil MadondoHH 561-14, HC 5616/14
  58. Juliet Chikwenengere v George ChikwenengereHH 103-2005, HC 747/05
  59. Juliet Mucha v Philimon MuchaHH 101-09, HC 3821/08
  60. Julius Tawona Makoni v Pauline Mutsa MakoniJudgment No. CCZ 1-26, Constitutional Application No. CCZ 35/25
  61. Julius Tawona Makoni v Pauline Mutsa Makoni and The Registrar of DeedsJudgment No. 7/2018, Civil Application No. SC 409/2016
  62. Justice Mayor Wadyajena v Wadzanai MudareHH 580-14, CIV 'A' 487/13
  63. Justin Taonehama Samudzimu v Sithandiwe Miranda NgwenyaHH 92-2008, HC 5878/07
  64. Justin Taonehama Samudzimu v Sithandiwe Miranda Ngwenya and Chief Inspector Zulu and Inspector MatutuHH 504-13, HC 10291/13
  65. J[…]VW[…] v PC[..]VW[…]Case No.: EL 514/2025 (unreported)
  66. Kathleen Enid Thornton and Darren Stewart ThorntonHH 143-09, HC 805/09
  67. Katie Pearce Cheney (nee Turner) v Ryan Anthony CheneyHH 712-19, HC 9573/15
  68. Keni Mubaiwa v Arthur Mubaiwa and Registrar General of Births and DeathsHH 170-13, HC 5782/12
  69. Kenneth Donald Arrand v Laraine Jean Arrand (formerly Papacokkinos, nee Pitman)HH 355-16, HC 9639/15
  70. Ketty Kawondera v Linda Nyawasha and Vimbai NyawashaHH 87-20, HC 9497/16
  71. KG v CB & others(748/11) [2012] ZASCA 17 (22 March 2012)
  72. Kholisani Nkala v Sarah Nkala (nee Sebata)HB 265/21, HC 2178/19
  73. KLVC v SDI(20334/2014) [2014] ZASCA 222 (12 December 2014)
  74. Koga Chimika v Patricia MtokoS.C. 202/98 (Civil Appeal No. 203/98)
  75. Kruger v Goss and another(603/08) [2009] ZASCA 105
  76. KSL v AL(356/2023) [2024] ZASCA 96 (13 June 2024)
  77. Kudakwashe Chibaya v Ackline ChibayaJudgment No. HB 105/12, Case No. HCA 56/09
  78. Kudakwashe Christine Shoko v Shokorashe ShokoJudgment No. HB 134/13, Case No. HC 919/13
  79. Kudzai Darangwa v Evidence KambaramiHH 380-14, CIV 'A' 414/13
  80. Kudzai Gombakomba v Tsitsi BhudhiyoHH 118-2006, HC 1557/2005
  81. Kudzai Midzi v Tsitsi MidziHH 668-16; CIV 'A' 196/15
  82. Kudzai Mwakutuya Mubaiwa (nee Chikumba) v Gainmore MubaiwaSC 19/22; Civil Appeal No. SC 696/19
  83. Kumbirai Madondo v The Master of High Court and Estate Late Elias Dzimba MadondoHH 242/16, HC 3155/15
  84. Kurt Garon Anstee v Linda AnsteeHH 691-15, HC 6992/12
  85. Kwanele Ntini v Soviet MzamoJudgment No. HB 49/12, Case No. HC 280/12
  86. Landinah Mufunani (nee Shumba) v Farisi MufunaniHH 32-16, HC 3828/13
  87. Langton Makonza v Pemberai Alice Victoria Makonza (nee Bizabani)HH 159-2010, HC 5723/07
  88. Larah Amy Sophia Laubscher v Michael Hercules LaubscherHH 212-26; HCHF 1063/25
  89. Lara Jane Duncan v Henri Du Cladier De CuracHH 167-18, HC 12497/15
  90. Laubscher N.O. v Duplan and Another[2016] ZACC 44
  91. Laurie Noël Bannatyne v Nadena BannatyneCase No: 177/2001
  92. Lavreil Elizabeth Mbaraidzo v Yosia JoseHH 40-18, HC 4753/16
  93. Lawrence Ruwo v Ruth Ruwo (nee Kunyarimwe)HH (unreported judgment, High Court of Zimbabwe, Harare, March 8, 2012)
  94. Lawrie John Fraser v Adriana Petronella NaudeCase CCT 14/98
  95. Lawrie John Fraser v The Children's Court, Pretoria North and OthersCCT 31/96 (decided 5 February 1997)
  96. Legal Aid Board in re Four Children(512/10) [2011] ZASCA 39 (29 March 2011)
  97. Leon Godza v Mavis Sibanda and Registrar of DeedsHH 254-13, HC 5601/11
  98. Lerato Nyandoro v Newton T. NyandoroJudgment No. HB 19/10, Case No. HC 2234/07
  99. Lilian Matiza N.O (In her capacity as Executrix Dative to Estate Late Joel Biggie Matiza) and Others v Tendai Muchando and AnotherHH 301-22, HC 3704/21
  100. Lilian Mukarakate v Jonah MukarakateHH 148-2003, HC 4396/01
  101. Linah Ndoro v Evidence Ndoro and The Master of the High CourtNot provided in judgment - High Court of Zimbabwe, Harare, 13 June & 24, 25 October 2011 & 3 May 2012
  102. Lincoln Tafadzwa Ushamba v Damson Zuva and The Presiding Magistrate (S Ndhlovu) Bulawayo Magistrate CourtHH 452-22, HC 2910/21
  103. Lincoln Tafadzwa Ushamba v Damson Zuwa and OthersHH 589-22, HC 4687/22
  104. Linda Magwaro v Mthokozisi NdiweniHB 112/22, HC 211/21
  105. Linet Ncube (Nee Khumalo) v Madodana NcubeHB 13/14, Case No. HC 3612/12, Xref No. HC 2909/07
  106. Lipani Doubt Maphosa v Chiedza Maphosa (Nee Mawere)Judgment No. SC 48/22, Civil Appeal No. SC 321/18
  107. Litchel Mandiveyi v Adlai Mackenzie Pazwakavambwa and The Secretary for the Ministry of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs (N.O)HH 135-22, HC 3104/21
  108. Lonwabo Hlakanyane v Ziyanda Hlakanyane(775/2020) [2021] ZASCA 130 (30 September 2021)
  109. Losson Mtongwiza v Lizzie MtongwizaSC 2/10
  110. Loveness Kudzanga v Godfrey Kudzanga and OthersHH 485-13, HC 7968/11
  111. L. Sacre Kwete Minga v Itayi Mativonese GundaHB 90/16, HC 2667/12
  112. Lucia Reginald (nee Edward) v Raphael ReginaldHH 38-26; HCH 2484/19
  113. L v The Ad Hoc Central Authority for the Republic of South Africa and Others(1143/21) [2021] ZASCA 107 (3 August 2021)
  114. Lydia Mauro (nee Nyambo) v Regis MauroHH 365-13, HC 7494/12
  115. Mabel Tasthi Ndlovu v Lindelwe Lauretta Mlotshwa and OthersJudgment No. HB 71/12, Case No. HC 1698/11
  116. Macarthur Mvududu v Primrose Shonhiwa and Maxwell Shonhiwa and Marondera Rural District CouncilHH 167-13, HC 2754/11 (Ref Case No. HC 377/11)
  117. Macingwane v GqwedeCase No.: 74/2025 (Eastern Cape Division, Mthatha)
  118. Maclean Masimba Nyandoro v Godfrey TiziraiHH 12-2006, HC 5679/2004
  119. Magaya Obert Chitsamatanga and Others v Fannuel Moyo Chitsamatanga and OthersHH 32-11, HC 90/2006
  120. Magistrate M Pangarker v Botha(446/13) [2014] ZASCA 78
  121. Makanyara Perpetual Mafunga v Natasha GreenHH 415-22, HC 6467/21
  122. Malvas Nyamunetsa v Joyce Nyamunetsa (nee Mungate)HH 242-11, HC 2015/09
  123. Mandlenkosi Mlilo and Moddie Mlilo v Christine ManziniHB 26/22, HC 1622/20 (XREF JC 26/20)
  124. Manelis v Manelis(1235/22) [2025] ZASCA 55 (9 May 2025)
  125. Marble Timbe v Ngonidzashe Family TrustSC 53/09
  126. Marble Timbe v Registrar General of Births and DeathsJudgment No. SC 25/08, Civil Appeal No. 135/07
  127. Marelize Botha v Ruark Botha(259/2023) [2024] ZASCA 116 (24 July 2024)
  128. Margaret Chimkweptsy v Estate Late Denizio George and OthersHH 514-21, HC 5639/19
  129. Margaret Sumbureru v Prisca Chinamora and OthersJudgment No. SC 42/18, Civil Appeal No. SC 84/13
  130. Maria Salome Katsiga v Hilda Tambudzai Charlie and Nyasha Lovemore Machakaire and Master of High Court and Registrar of DeedsHH 6-2009, HC 2059/07
  131. Marié Adriaana Fourie and Cecelia Johanna Bonthuys v Minister of Home Affairs and Director-General of Home AffairsCase no: 232/2003, Supreme Court of Appeal
  132. Marie Adriaana Fourie and Cecelia Johanna Bonthuys v The Minister of Home Affairs and The Director General: Home AffairsCase CCT 25/03 (decided 31 July 2003)
  133. Marion Lynda Ralph v Christian Hendrick Van VuurenHH 5-2009, HC 1813/08
  134. Markos Athitakis v Kate Bronwyn Worsley-WoswickHH 536-22, CIV "A" 116/22
  135. Marry Mubaiwa-Chiwenga v Constantino Guvheya Dominic Nyikadzino ChiwengaHH 74-20, HC 127/20
  136. Marshall Zvironzo Matonga v Chengetai Matonga (nee Dube)HH 32-26; HCH 228/24
  137. Martin Dzaramba v Antonia Dzaramba (Nee Marimazhira)HH 38-16, HC 3687/14
  138. Martin Simbai Mazorodze v Slyvia MazorodzeHH 245-11, HC 2029/10
  139. Marvel Karimbika (nee Ncube) v Abraham KarimbikaHH 559-18, HC 10857/17
  140. Marvellous Marufu v Ratidzo NyamuchegwaHH 397-22, HC 4257/21
  141. Marvel Mtisi v Murombo Josiah MimanaHH 612-25, HCH 2030/25
  142. Marvel Mtisi v Murombo Josiah Mimana and OthersHH 122-26 (HCH 3969/25)
  143. Mary Mubaiwa v Jocelelyn Mauchaza ChiwengaHIGH COURT OF ZIMBABWE, HARARE, 4 April 2012 & 2 May 2012 (unreported)
  144. Mashisane v Mhlauli(903/2022) [2023] ZASCA 176 (14 December 2023)
  145. Mashola v Mashola(022/2022) [2023] ZASCA 75 (26 May 2023)
  146. Masiyiwa Cleopas Gonye v Stella Maris GonyeJudgment No. 15/09, Civil Appeal No. 68/06
  147. Mathilda Louisa Wiese v Government Employees Pension Fund and Others(CCT 111/11) [2012] ZACC 5
  148. Matilda Vambe v Paradzai Vambe and Director of Housing and Community Services Municipality of HarareHH 403-17, HC 2588/15
  149. Maxwell Mutoko v Charity Mukuro (In her capacity of executor in the estate late Jayison Mukuro DR1746/2000) and The Master of the High CourtHH 212-2010; HC 5616/09
  150. Mbungela & another v Mkabi & others(820/2018) [2019] ZASCA 134
  151. McDonald v Young(292/10) [2011] ZASCA 31 (24 March 2011)
  152. [MEDIA SUMMARY] ST v CT(1224/16) [2018] ZASCA (30 May 2018)
  153. Melody Mukweya (born Nyekete) v Saidi MukweyaHH 836-19, HC 9179/18
  154. Memory Kanyekanye (nee Sithole) v Celestino Chenjerai KanyekanyeJudgment No. SC 90/25, Chamber Application No. SC 52/23
  155. Michael Craft v Sarah Craft (nee Moss)HH 241-22, HC 2279/22
  156. Michael Mandaza v Melinda Amon and The Provincial Magistrate, ChigumbaHH 55-2011, HC 6273/09
  157. Michael Patrick Moroney v Vyvyan Jean MoroneyHH 109-10, HC 12384/04
  158. Michael Taylor v Heather Margaret TaylorJudgment No. SC 70/07, Civil Appeal No 134/07
  159. Mildred Mazokera and Zev Pierre Ndlovu (A Minor) v Silinganiso Ndlovu and Sharon Mitchell Mhizha and His Worship Milton Serima NOHH 427-13, HC 8706/13
  160. Millicent Nyarai Meza v Cecil MadondoHH 771-16, HC 9473/10
  161. Minister of Justice and Correctional Services v Ramuhovhi and Others[2019] ZACC 44
  162. Miriam Dziva Elias Dikinya v Precious Chakasikwa N.O. and OthersHH 242-18, HC 1721/17
  163. Miriam Phiri (nee Sisala) v Kephas PhiriHCMSF 315-24, HMA 01-26 (unreported judgment delivered on 7 January 2026)
  164. Mirirai Muhushwa v Liliosa Stella MuhushwaJudgment No. HB 102/11, Case No. HC54/06
  165. Miroslav Dimitrov v Linda NzuzoCase No. 3051/2020 (High Court of South Africa, Eastern Cape Division - Gqeberha)
  166. MJ K v II K(360/2021) [2022] ZASCA 116 (28 July 2022)
  167. Modjadji Florah Mayelane v Mphephu Maria Ngwenyama and Another[2013] ZACC 14
  168. Mollyn Mutseyekwa v Hadji Mrisho MigillaHH 736-25 (HCH 1357/25)
  169. Monica Dhliwayo v Bongani Ndlovu (in his official capacity as the Executor Dative of the estate Late Jubane James Jack) and OthersJudgment No. HB 27/15, Case No. HC 150/11
  170. Montanari v Montanari(1086/2018) [2020] ZASCA 48 (5 May 2020)
  171. Monyepao v Ledwaba and Others(1368/18) [2020] ZASCA 54 (27 May 2020)
  172. Moreblessings Makosa v Patrick MakosaHH 62/2010; HC 7147/08
  173. More-Precious Ncube (nee Mafu) v Stenslous NcubeHB 61/22, HC 1560/21
  174. Morgan Richard Tsvangirai and Elizabeth Macheka v Munamato Mutevedzi N.O and Locadia KarimatsengaHIGH COURT OF ZIMBABWE, HARARE, 14 September 2012 (unreported)
  175. Moropane v Southon(755/12) [2014] ZASCA 76 (29 May 2014)
  176. Moses Chimbwanda v Irene ChimbwandaJudgment No. S.C. 28/02, Civil Appeal No. 110/01
  177. Moses Magaya v Mary MagayaHH 388-17, HC 11464/15
  178. Moses Manyeruke v Tafadzwa Manyeruke (nee Saungweme)HH 409-16, HC 1842/13
  179. Mphephu Maria Ngwenyama v Modjadji Florah Mayelane & Minister of Home Affairs(474/11) [2012] ZASCA 94 (1 June 2012)
  180. Mujuru v MuranganwaHH 592-25, HCHF1193/25
  181. Murisa v MurisaHH 28-2011, HC 3895/10
  182. Musa Johnson Kwedza v Christine Kwedza (nee Martin)SC 73/14; Civil Appeal No. 47/12
  183. M v M(1305/2021) [2023] ZASCA 33 (31 March 2023)
  184. Mwandisa Jonas Musara v Winnet Paidamoyo MotsiHH 427-25, HCH 1359/24
  185. Nailana v Nailana(714/2018) [2019] ZASCA 185 (3 December 2019)
  186. Nassah Mukomberanwa v Vivian MokomberanwaHH 115-10, HC 5269/06
  187. Natasha Sinikiwe Sithole (nee Moyo) v Nisbert SitholeHH 08-26; HCHF 3403/25
  188. Nazeema Du Toit v Nazeer Ahmed SeriaCase CCT 18/06
  189. Ndaba v Ndaba(600/2015) [2016] ZASCA 162 (4 November 2016)
  190. Netty Mutamba v Simon MutambaHH 805-19, HC 2757/19 (Ref HC 10293/12)
  191. Ngewu v Post Office Retirement Fund[2013] ZACC 4
  192. Nicholas Gwinyai Muchirahondo v Carol Bere and OthersHH 300-11, HC 5549/10
  193. Nkosana Moyo v Princess MoyoHB 257/21; HC 1617/21 (X REF WCM 13/21)
  194. Nobuhle Macharaga v Gorden MacharagaHB 167/25, HC 72/23
  195. Nobuhle Mupudzi v Rueben MupudziHH 24-2011; HC 5631/07
  196. Nosisi Chimbwero (nee Moya) v Zacharia ChimbweroHIGH COURT OF ZIMBABWE, HARARE, 30 July and 1 August, 2012 (unreported)
  197. Nowandile Ngcwazitshe and Others v Boniswa Ngcwazitshe and OthersCase No: 3932/2024 (High Court of South Africa, Eastern Cape Division: Mthatha)
  198. Nowandile Ngcwazitshe and Others v Boniswa Ngcwazitshe and OthersCase No: 3932/2024 (Eastern Cape Division: Mthatha)
  199. NPZ v MNHH 51-26 HCHF 133/26
  200. N S v J N(506/2021) [2022] ZASCA 122 (19 September 2022)