Family Law cases

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

  1. Nthuseni Christinah Manwadu v Matodzi Joyce Manwadu and Others(799/2023) [2025] ZASCA 10 (10 February 2025)
  2. Ntombela v NtombelaCase No: 2229/2017 (Eastern Cape Division, Gqeberha)
  3. Ntombenhle Moyo v Maxwell MoyoJudgment No. HB 217/12, Case No. HC 3475/12
  4. Ntombizodwa Sauta v Aron MadondoS.C. 24/02
  5. Nyaradzai Kazuva v Gilbert DubeJudgment No. HB 119/10, Case No. HCA 51/08
  6. Nyaradzai Nyaradzo Murozvi v Respina Mudzi and Sekai Warikandwa and The Registrar of DeedsHH 47-03, HC 1850/03
  7. Olga Mukwindidza v Muhammad Akram and Magistrate B. Pabwe N.OHH 713-19, HC 3732/16
  8. Oppah Ntuli v Milton MabandlaHB 132-15; HCA 72-08
  9. Oshry NO and Another v Feldman(401/09) [2010] ZASCA 95
  10. Otiliah Zulu v Ezra Munyaradzi ZuluHC 3037/10 (Zimbabwe High Court, Harare, 31 January 2012)
  11. Otillia Bhebhe (nee Tshuma) v Estate Late Elias Bhebhe and OthersJudgment No. HB 136/12, Case No. HC 1014/04
  12. P A F v S C F(788/2020) [2022] ZASCA 101 (22 June 2022)
  13. Paixão v Road Accident Fund(640/11) [2012] ZASCA 130 (26 September 2012)
  14. Pambana Kudakwashe v Muzira Mathias and Chitungwiza Municipal Council and Blandina DzivaHH 52-2006, HC 996/2000
  15. Pamela Rusere v Phillip ChiyangwaHH 95-22, HC 727/22
  16. Parents Hwata v Caroline ZvingweHH 592-14, CIV'A' 79/14
  17. Patience Chipo Chivakire (Nee Mlilo) v Runesu ChivakireHH 682-25, HCHF 2574/25
  18. Patience Kabanda v Gabriel Kabanda and OthersHH 491-21; HC 6/20
  19. Patience Mhaka v Marinos Christmas Mhaka and OthersJudgment No. HB 106/12, Case No. HC 712/09
  20. Patience Nyasha Kabanda v Gabriel Kabanda and OthersHH 298-25, HC 9129/19 and HC 06/20
  21. Patricia Mandeya v Anthony MandeyaHH 93-2008, HC 6152/06
  22. Patricia Nelia Usayi v Wilfred Chinembiri and Joyce ChinembiriSC 49/06
  23. Pauline Mubaiwa v Trust Mainzaqnise ChigwadaHH 246-15, HC 1249/12
  24. Paul Simango v Martha SimangoJudgment No. SC 29/14, Civil Appeal No. SC 157/10
  25. Pellagia Nyaude v Innocent Rungano NyaudeHH 197-14, HC 108/14
  26. Pepukai Musariri v Musiwa Mutavayi and Blessing Jimmy Kupara and Norton Town Council and Registrar of DeedsHH 226-10, HC 2463/07
  27. Peter Mutenda v Media MutendaHH 177-10, HC 5316/07
  28. Peter Patrick Dube v Thembani DubeJudgment No. HB 149/10, Case No. HC 2007/08
  29. Philemon Munoemurwa Semwayo and Esther Semwayo v Charles Chatara and Reya ChataraHH 48-2007, HC 12482/00
  30. Philene Zwiegelaar v Cornelious Johannes Zwiegelaar607/98 (unreported, Supreme Court of Appeal, delivered 28 November 2000); also reported at 2001 (1) SA 1208 (SCA)
  31. Philip Dzenga v Primrose Dzenga (nee Phiri)HB 176/17, HC 1594/14
  32. Philip Gideon Roos v Wilhelmina Magdalena Roos and Another(412/11) [2012] ZASCA 136 (27 September 2012)
  33. Philippa Ann Coumbis v Ronald John CoumbisHH 258-19, HC 5381/10 (REF CASE SC 448/14, HH 457/14)
  34. Phillipa Susan van Zyl NO v Getz (in his capacity as executor in the estate of the late Solomon Yale Turok)(548/19) [2020] ZASCA 84 (6 July 2020)
  35. Phillip Chiyangwa v Pamela RusereHH 39-22, HC 7099/21 (Ref Case No. HC 7097/21)
  36. Phillip Masuko v Maureen MasukoHIGH COURT OF ZIMBABWE, HARARE, 31 January 7, 8, 9 February 20, 27 March and 17 May 2012
  37. Phillip Morosse Sakadza v Jeniffer CharumbiraHH 625-22, HC 319/22 (Ref Case HC 4536/16)
  38. Phillip Sakadza v Jenifer CharumbiraHH 706-22, HC 318/22 (Ref Case No. HC 5445/21)
  39. Phillip Steven Kenee v Margot Kenee and Patricia Doreen WattJudgment No. SC 72/02, Civil Appeal No. 27/99
  40. Pilate Ndlovu v Ester NdlovuJudgment No. SC 23/16, Civil Appeal No. SC 87/14
  41. Plaxedes Biri v Joseph Charles Tsuro and Josephine Tsuro and The Master of the High Court and City of HarareHH 18-2009, HC 10748/03
  42. Potgieter v Potgieter(215/06) [2007] ZASCA 47
  43. Precious Mbaimbai v Masauko AlfonsoHH 624-22, HC 2257-22
  44. Priccilar Mufambi (nee Vengesai) v Tavonga MufambiHH 355-17, HC 10827/14
  45. Priscila Makoni v Paidamoyo MashingeHB 227/21; HCA 43/20
  46. Priscilla Machiridza (Nee Maposa) v Saul MachiridzaHH 721-16, HC 11039/14
  47. Puwayi Chiutsi v Clara Tafadzwa ChiutsiHH 134-09, HC 11373/04
  48. Queen Sibongile Winnifred Zulu v Queen Buhle Mathe and Others(1062/2022) [2024] ZASCA 22 (08 March 2024)
  49. Ramatshimbila v Phaswana(199/13) [2014] ZASCA 117 (19 September 2014)
  50. Ramuhovhi and Others v President of the Republic of South Africa and Others[2017] ZACC 41
  51. Raphael Matinyarare v Tendai MatinyarareHH 570-25, HCHF 1363/25
  52. Raymond Mwale Munyama v Alice Ndoudzani Munyama (nee Mapfidza)HH 692/15, HC 3645/14
  53. RD Jackson v DG JacksonCase number: 18/2001
  54. Reggienald Tangirai v Theresa Hazvineyi TangiraiHH 65-13, HC 30/11
  55. Renee Anne Hale (nee Swanepoel) v Marcus Hamilton HaleHH 271-14, HC 3923/13
  56. Reward Kangai v Josephine Rhoda KangaiHH 51-2007, HC 211/02
  57. Rezimosi Dube v Sandra Farai DubeJudgment No. HB 60/11, Case No. HC 1290/08
  58. RH v DE(594/2013) [2014] ZASCA 133 (25 September 2014)
  59. Richard Gordon Volks NO v Ethel RobinsonCase CCT 12/04 (21 February 2005)
  60. Rita Sekesai Chiwandamira v Josephine MupandawanaHH 06/11, HC 1516/08
  61. Robert Edward Kuipers v Kirsty Leigh KuipersHH 687-14, HC 2269/14
  62. Robert Salvatore Pennello v Hayley Sarah-Dawn PennelloCase No: 238/2003 (SCA)
  63. Robert Thomas Zawaira v W Nyamupfukudza (in his capacity as executor dative in the Estate late Thomas Tavagwisa Zawaira) and OthersHH 241-11, HC 2843/09
  64. Rodger Sibanda v Casenege Thandiwe SibandaHB 188/21, HC 1332/21
  65. Rodger Sibanda v Casenege Thandiwe SibandaJudgment No. SC 71/25, Chamber Application No. SCB 97/25
  66. Ronnie Jacaranda Galante v Edward Elio GalanteHH 89-2002, HC 4685-02
  67. Roselynne Mangota v David MangotaHH 344-21; HC 2252/20
  68. Rosemary Maponga v Elson Maponga and Fortune Tapiwa Maponga and The Director of Housing and Community ServicesHH 21-2004, HC 6308/02
  69. Rose Sehliselo Sithole (nee Mpofu) v John Shadreck Mathongonyama SitholeHH 83/05, HC 8187/02
  70. Roy Nyabvure v Hilda Kirimi and Hilda Kirimi v Roy NyabvureHH 120-15, HC 778/15 and HC 795/15
  71. Rumbudzai Cleo Katedza v Adrian Tulani Chunga and Registrar of Births and DeathsHH 50-03, HC 1043/03
  72. Rutendo Latoya Mundandi and Others v Rosemary Joshua and AnotherHB 18/2002 (Case No. HC 2537/2002)
  73. Ryan Lowe v Ursula ShawHB 139/25, HCBF 102/25
  74. Samantha Nhende v Andrew ZigoraJudgment No. SC 68/25, Civil Appeal No. SC 687/24
  75. Samantha Nhende v Andrew Zigora and Registrar of Deeds N.OJudgment No. SC 102/22, Civil Appeal No. SC 196/22
  76. Samuel Chirombe v Beautrice Chirombe (Nee Mutanho)HH 591-25, HCH 7992/23
  77. Samuel Mazivanhanga v Tracy Mazivanhanga (nee Phakathi)HH 307-11, HC 3499/10
  78. Samuels v Salie-Hlophe(Case no 771/21) [2023] ZASCA 49 (13 April 2023)
  79. Samuel Undenge v Bongani UndengeHH 955-15, CIV "A" 264/15
  80. Sandra May Sim v Clayton Edward SimS.C. 207/98 (Civil Appeal No. 603/96)
  81. Sango Patekile Holomisa v Bukelwa Nolizwe Holomisa(564/2016) [2017] ZASCA 64 (29 May 2017)
  82. Santam Beperk v Henery1999 (3) SA 421 (SCA) [Citation inferred from Supreme Court of Appeal judgment delivered 30 March 1999]
  83. Sebson Sibanda v Amos Hove and OthersHB 234/18, HC 2515/17
  84. Sece Nyathi v Rosemary Nyathi (nee Sibanda)HB 39/14, Case No. HC765/13
  85. Shaidat Aroyewun v Nurudeen Babatunde AroyewunCase No: 1238/2020 (Eastern Cape Division, Gqeberha)
  86. Shakespear Pilime v Bester ChisvoHH 10-2007, HC 10636/03
  87. Sheillah Chirongoma (nee Kunaka) v Farai ChirongomaHB 45/19, HC 768/17
  88. Shepherd Zengwe and Primrose Zengwe v Maria A. Shangu and Lameck WineHH180-17, HC 2310/15
  89. Sherperd Kufakwami Dzemura v Alice Chenai Dzemura (nee Chirinda)HH 238-26, HCHF 2211/23
  90. Sherrie Harris v Mark HarrisHH 20-2009, HC 3110/08
  91. Shingirai Philip Katsande v Angelina Katsande (nee Nyahemwa)Judgment No. SC 40/2019, Chamber Application No. SC 134/19
  92. Shingirai Philip Katsande v Angeline Katsande (nee Nyahwema)HH 150-15, HC 5315/07
  93. Shingisai Maryln Nyamukusa v Gilbert Karenga MasweraHH 35-16, HC 7003/13
  94. Sibongile Mabandla (nee Moyo) v Regis Samson MabandlaHB 211-18, HC 3688/04, XREF HC 11/05, XREF HC 691/05
  95. Sibongile Ncube (nee Ndlovu) v Dumisani Ncube and OthersHH 324-22, HC 1638/22
  96. Sibongile Tembo v Simon TemboJudgment No. 69/12, Case No. HC 3721/2000
  97. Sibusisiwe Dube v Jan Henri Adeline Van BelHH 199-22, HC 3009/21
  98. Sibusisiwe Mhlanga v Bongani MhlangaHB 193/22, HC 2473/19
  99. Sihlesenkosi Ndlovu (nee Masuku) v Tight NdlovuHB 40-19, HC 3349/17
  100. Si[...] J[...] v M[...] M.J[...]Case Number: 2025-056214, High Court of South Africa, Gauteng Division, Johannesburg, delivered 13 January 2026
  101. Sikhulekile Regina Chizororo (nee Giyane) v Enock ChizororoHH 266-11, HC 10316/03
  102. Sikhumbuzo Mavako Dube v Sibongile Dube (nee Msimanga)HB 117-12, HC 2403/05
  103. Silethemba Msimanga v Mcazululo NdlovuHB 54-17 (HC 2460-14)
  104. Silibaziso Zikwature v Elliot ZikwatureHMA 37/22; CIV'A'18/21
  105. Simbarashe Mapurudza v Tracy MupondaHMA 55-22; HC 136-20 (High Court of Zimbabwe, Masvingo, 20 July 2022)
  106. Simbarashe Pasipamire v Global Property Advisory & Technical ServicesHH-6-18, HC 2162/17
  107. Simeleni Dube v Christopher DubeJudgment No. HB 28/15, Case No. HC 2372/13 (Xref HC 568/13)
  108. Simon Mupindu v Sandra MupinduHH111-26; HCHF 222/24
  109. Simon Roy Arcus v Jill Henree Arcus(4/2021) [2022] ZASCA 9 (21 January 2022)
  110. Siphiwe Joyce Moffat v Pheose MoffatHH 804-16, HC 3338/13
  111. Sisa Mpunzi (nee Moyo) v Dubuza Ration Mpunzi and Rebecca MoyoJudgment No. HB 85/11, Case No. HC 2319/10
  112. Sithembinkosi Godzongere v Margaret Munatsi and OthersHH 173-14, HC4966/08 (Ref Case No.1922/10)
  113. Sithembinkosi Ndlovu v Kamurai Moyo and Registrar of DeedsHB 160-17; HC 902-15
  114. S. Makonyere v Alfred Muchini and OthersHH 46-2013, HC 6053/2007
  115. Spiwe Chitindingu v Tobaiwa Mudede N.O. and OthersHH 428-18, HC 371/16
  116. S S v V V-S
  117. ST v CT(1224/16) [2018] ZASCA 73 (30 May 2018)
  118. Sukoluhle Thando Dlodlo v Molefe Rufaro Mthulisi DlodloHB 05/19; HC 1858/16
  119. Sukoluhle Thando Dlodlo v Molefe Rufaro Mthulisi DlodloHB 05/19, HC 1858/16
  120. Susan Siwawa (born Munaba) v Aaron SiwawaHH 86-19, HC 3843/15
  121. Susan Tafeni v Edwin Edward GumboHH 245-22, HC 805/22, HC 911/22
  122. Susan Zowa (nee Chideme) v Jameson ZowaJudgment No. HB 197/11, Case No. HC 790/09
  123. S v J(695/2010) [2010] ZASCA 139
  124. S v S and Another[2019] ZACC 22
  125. Sydney Mutara and Christine Mutara v Solomon Mutara and OthersHH 16 September 2011 & 3 May 2012 (High Court of Zimbabwe)
  126. Sylvia Mupombwa v Matirasa Katsvairo and Tawainga Arnold KatsvairoHH 166/21, HC 5398/20
  127. Tabeth Kutsanzira v Master of the High Court N.OHB 115/07 (High Court of Zimbabwe)
  128. Tafadzwa Macmillan Kambasha v Runyararo Brenda MarewoHH 482/25, HCH 5616/23
  129. Talent Chikobvu v Petronella Chikobvu (Nee Chinhoyi)HH 646-25, HCHF 3253/24
  130. Talent Nyazaya v Christine MedaHH 704-25, HCHF 318/24
  131. Tanya Anne Sutherland v The Minister of Public Service Labour and Social Welfare and OthersJudgment No. HB 8/11, Case No. HC 104/11
  132. Tapiwa Magure v Fenny ChapmanHH 638-16, CIV 'A' 219/15
  133. Tapiwa Mark Chimombe v Audrey Rungano Chimombe (nee Magume)HH 65-21, HC 950/20 (REF HC 1271/19)
  134. Tapiwa Shiri v Owen VereHH 65-20, HC 5035/18
  135. Tapiwa Shiri v Valerie Shiri and N Marufu NOHH 236-21, HC 305/21
  136. Tatenda Stephanie Nezi (Nee Katsande) v Ward Tafadzwa NeziHH 515-22, HC 4067/22
  137. Tawanda Katsande v Augustine Katsande and OthersHH 590-25, HCH 2232/21
  138. Teejay Sibanda v Hilda M SibandaJudgment No. SC 7/14, Civil Appeal No. 276/11
  139. Temba Peter Mliswa v Cynthia MugwiraHH 271-22, CIVA 138/21
  140. Tendai Dzomonda and Others v Kirison Chipanda and OthersHH535-14, HC 5777/12
  141. Tendai Moyo v Fidelis MusangoHMA 41-21, HC 337-20
  142. Tendai Mujaji Wilson v Themba Sipindiye and Deputy Sheriff N.OHB 180-17; HCA 7-16
  143. Tendai Pangeti v Christina NyagumboHH 35-15, HC 3975/10
  144. Tendayi Mundawarara v Emelda MundawararaHH (High Court of Zimbabwe, Harare) - 18 July 2011 & 26 January 2012
  145. Tendayi Mundawarara v Emelda MundawararaHH 285-14, HC 4060/13
  146. Tenille Mechelle Whitby v Marcel Herbert Whitby and OthersHH 199-14, HC 1042/14
  147. Tessy Zvemisha v Eunice Zvemisha and OthersHH 523-25, HCH 2187/22
  148. Thabiso Ndlovu v Leonard NdlovuHB 202/25; HC 183/21
  149. Thandazile Jubane (nee Khumalo) v Khumbulani JubaneHB 97-17, HC 927-17, XREF HC 126-15, XREF HC 2187-14
  150. Thelma Homwe v Clive MajoniHH 799-18 (HC 4957/18)
  151. Themba Sipindiye v Tendai Mujaji WilsonHB 256-16, HC 349-14
  152. Theresa Chigiji v Manase and Manase Legal Practitioners and Clinton Mudzimu and Registrar of DeedsHH 81/05, HC 11984/04
  153. The Sheriff of the High Court v Nomvuyo Hilary Madziro and OthersHH 670-15, HC 1800/15 (Ref HC 2110/12)
  154. The State v Sekai NdoroHH 119-2010; JV 2/10
  155. Thokozile Bangani v Government Employee Pension Fund and OthersCA 645/2015 (Eastern Cape Division, Mthatha)
  156. Thomas Chauraya v Progress MakokoroHH 362-13, HC 2043/11
  157. Thomas Domboka v Esnath MadhamuHH 179-2004, HC 10103/03
  158. Thomas Tungamirai v Lorraine TungamiraiHH 168-10, HC 469/07
  159. Timothy Chinyadza v Melton PhiriHH 76-2009, HC 4489/08
  160. Tinei Mautsa v The StateHH 580-16, CA 785/12
  161. Tofara Parirai v Magret MarufuHH 615-22, CIV "A" 84/22
  162. Tonderayi Gabriel Mugabe v Bona Nyemudzai Ouma Mutsahuni (In her capacity as Executrix Dative to Estate Late Robert Gabriel Mugabe DR 2703/19) and Master of the High Court (N.O.)HH 459-25; HCHF 449/25
  163. Tracey Leigh Mackintosh (nee Parkinson) v Antony William McDonald MackintoshHH 394-16, HC 4736/15
  164. Tracy Lee Fleiner v Albury Deanis Fleiner and Shay Fleiner (nee Sayeed)HH 261-18, HC 7343/16
  165. Tristan John Peacock v Antoinette Maree SteynJudgment No. HB 81/10, Case No. HC 1370/10
  166. Tsambo v Sengadi(244/19) [2020] ZASCA 46 (30 April 2020)
  167. Tshavhungwe Mbengeni Murabi v Naledzani Caroline Murabi and Others(893/12) [2014] ZASCA 49 (1 April 2014)
  168. Tshivhase v Tshivhase N O and Another(105/2023) [2025] ZASCA 131 (12 September 2025)
  169. Tsobo v Tsobo(287/2021) [2022] ZASCA 109 (15 July 2022)
  170. Tutsirai Alec Magomo v Maria Magomo (Nee Ndonga)HH 274-11, HC 4659/09
  171. Van der Merwe v Van der Merwe(843/2018) [2019] ZASCA 76
  172. Van Jaarsveld v Bridges(344/09) [2010] ZASCA 76 (27 May 2010)
  173. Van Jaarsveld v Van Jaarsveld and Another(358/2023) [2024] ZASCA 92 (11 June 2024)
  174. Virginia Tambudzai Chiyangwa v Benjamin ChiyangwaHH 173/16
  175. Volks NO v Robinson(CCT 12/04) [2005] ZACC 2
  176. Vonai Tanga (nee Rushwaya) v Gabriel TangaHH 42-26; HCH 836/25
  177. Wadzanai Memory Azangwe (nee Chikomo) v Godfrey AzangweHB 53-17, HC 3007-15 (XREF HC 2403-14, XREF HC 869-15)
  178. Warren Dean Smith v Lisa Vivienne SmithCase No 112/2000 (SCA)
  179. Wayne Francois Strauss v Shorne Susette Strauss (Born Jacobs) and AnotherCase No.: 3370/2022 (Eastern Cape Division – Makhanda)
  180. Weston Msimbe v The StateHH 686-15, CA 1232/13
  181. Wilbert Mapombere v Beauty MapombereHH 63-2002, HC 3423/2000
  182. Wild Kingdom Safaris v Katie Turner and Ryan CheneyHH 42-22 (HC 615/20)
  183. Winnie Chisoma v Kingsley MtetwaHH 275-25; HCH 3176/23
  184. Winnie Pamacheche v Esther Pamacheche and OthersJudgment No. HB 69/11, Case No. 1674/04
  185. W L C v D K MHH 522-25; HCHF 169/25
  186. Women's Legal Centre Trust v President of the Republic of South Africa and Others[2022] ZACC 23
  187. Women's Legal Centre Trust v President of the Republic of South Africa and Others(CCT 13/09) [2009] ZACC 20
  188. WT & others v KT(933/2013) [2015] ZASCA 9
  189. YCM v NDNCA04/2024 (unreported)
  190. YM v LB(465/09) [2010] ZASCA 106 (17 September 2010)
  191. Z D E v C E(1011/2022) [2024] ZASCA 159 (18 November 2024)
  192. Zimasile Madubela and Another v Asah Fuzile and OthersCase No: 4637/2022 (unreported)
  193. Zivayi Magondo v Tracy Magondo (nee Chkwanha)HMA 28-22, HC 126-21 (High Court of Zimbabwe, Masvingo)
  194. Zodwa Zindoga (nee Dube) v Clever ZindogaHB 84/25; HCBC 849/22
  195. Zodwa Zindoga (nee Dube) v Clever ZindogaHB 84/25, HCBC 849/22
  196. Zvikomborero Paunganwa v Registrar of Births and Deaths and Master of the High CourtHH 406-16, HC 9462/10
  197. Z v Z[2022] ZASCA 113 (21 July 2022)