Family Law cases

South African case law on Family Law, with full citations. 656 cases — page 3 of 4.

  1. MJ K v II K(360/2021) [2022] ZASCA 116 (28 July 2022)
  2. Modjadji Florah Mayelane v Mphephu Maria Ngwenyama and Another[2013] ZACC 14
  3. Mollyn Mutseyekwa v Hadji Mrisho MigillaHH 736-25 (HCH 1357/25)
  4. 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
  5. Montanari v Montanari(1086/2018) [2020] ZASCA 48 (5 May 2020)
  6. Monyepao v Ledwaba and Others(1368/18) [2020] ZASCA 54 (27 May 2020)
  7. Moreblessings Makosa v Patrick MakosaHH 62/2010; HC 7147/08
  8. More-Precious Ncube (nee Mafu) v Stenslous NcubeHB 61/22, HC 1560/21
  9. Morgan Richard Tsvangirai and Elizabeth Macheka v Munamato Mutevedzi N.O and Locadia KarimatsengaHIGH COURT OF ZIMBABWE, HARARE, 14 September 2012 (unreported)
  10. Moropane v Southon(755/12) [2014] ZASCA 76 (29 May 2014)
  11. Moses Chimbwanda v Irene ChimbwandaJudgment No. S.C. 28/02, Civil Appeal No. 110/01
  12. Moses Magaya v Mary MagayaHH 388-17, HC 11464/15
  13. Moses Manyeruke v Tafadzwa Manyeruke (nee Saungweme)HH 409-16, HC 1842/13
  14. M.O v R.O and Another[2024] ZAWCHC 8
  15. Mphephu Maria Ngwenyama v Modjadji Florah Mayelane & Minister of Home Affairs(474/11) [2012] ZASCA 94 (1 June 2012)
  16. M.S.M v M.M and R.O (In re: Rule 43(6) application between M.M and R.O)[2024] ZAWCHC 203
  17. Mujuru v MuranganwaHH 592-25, HCHF1193/25
  18. Murisa v MurisaHH 28-2011, HC 3895/10
  19. Musa Johnson Kwedza v Christine Kwedza (nee Martin)SC 73/14; Civil Appeal No. 47/12
  20. M v M(1305/2021) [2023] ZASCA 33 (31 March 2023)
  21. Mwandisa Jonas Musara v Winnet Paidamoyo MotsiHH 427-25, HCH 1359/24
  22. Nailana v Nailana(714/2018) [2019] ZASCA 185 (3 December 2019)
  23. N-A.K v T.P.K and Others[2024] ZAWCHC 297
  24. Nassah Mukomberanwa v Vivian MokomberanwaHH 115-10, HC 5269/06
  25. Natasha Sinikiwe Sithole (nee Moyo) v Nisbert SitholeHH 08-26; HCHF 3403/25
  26. Nazeema Du Toit v Nazeer Ahmed SeriaCase CCT 18/06
  27. Ndaba v Ndaba(600/2015) [2016] ZASCA 162 (4 November 2016)
  28. Netty Mutamba v Simon MutambaHH 805-19, HC 2757/19 (Ref HC 10293/12)
  29. Ngewu v Post Office Retirement Fund[2013] ZACC 4
  30. Nicholas Gwinyai Muchirahondo v Carol Bere and OthersHH 300-11, HC 5549/10
  31. Nkosana Moyo v Princess MoyoHB 257/21; HC 1617/21 (X REF WCM 13/21)
  32. N.M v B.M and Others[2024] ZAWCHC 254 (11 September 2024)
  33. N M v The Central Authority for the Republic of South Africa and Another(1078/2024) [2024] ZASCA 178 (19 December 2024)
  34. Nobuhle Macharaga v Gorden MacharagaHB 167/25, HC 72/23
  35. Nobuhle Mupudzi v Rueben MupudziHH 24-2011; HC 5631/07
  36. Nosisi Chimbwero (nee Moya) v Zacharia ChimbweroHIGH COURT OF ZIMBABWE, HARARE, 30 July and 1 August, 2012 (unreported)
  37. Nowandile Ngcwazitshe and Others v Boniswa Ngcwazitshe and OthersCase No: 3932/2024 (High Court of South Africa, Eastern Cape Division: Mthatha)
  38. Nowandile Ngcwazitshe and Others v Boniswa Ngcwazitshe and OthersCase No: 3932/2024 (Eastern Cape Division: Mthatha)
  39. NPZ v MNHH 51-26 HCHF 133/26
  40. N S v J N(506/2021) [2022] ZASCA 122 (19 September 2022)
  41. Nthuseni Christinah Manwadu v Matodzi Joyce Manwadu and Others(799/2023) [2025] ZASCA 10 (10 February 2025)
  42. Ntombela v NtombelaCase No: 2229/2017 (Eastern Cape Division, Gqeberha)
  43. Ntombenhle Moyo v Maxwell MoyoJudgment No. HB 217/12, Case No. HC 3475/12
  44. Ntombizodwa Sauta v Aron MadondoS.C. 24/02
  45. Nyaradzai Kazuva v Gilbert DubeJudgment No. HB 119/10, Case No. HCA 51/08
  46. Nyaradzai Nyaradzo Murozvi v Respina Mudzi and Sekai Warikandwa and The Registrar of DeedsHH 47-03, HC 1850/03
  47. Odgers v De Gersigny2007 (2) SA 305 (SCA)
  48. Olga Mukwindidza v Muhammad Akram and Magistrate B. Pabwe N.OHH 713-19, HC 3732/16
  49. Oppah Ntuli v Milton MabandlaHB 132-15; HCA 72-08
  50. Oshry NO and Another v Feldman(401/09) [2010] ZASCA 95
  51. Otiliah Zulu v Ezra Munyaradzi ZuluHC 3037/10 (Zimbabwe High Court, Harare, 31 January 2012)
  52. Otillia Bhebhe (nee Tshuma) v Estate Late Elias Bhebhe and OthersJudgment No. HB 136/12, Case No. HC 1014/04
  53. P A F v S C F(788/2020) [2022] ZASCA 101 (22 June 2022)
  54. Paixão v Road Accident Fund(640/11) [2012] ZASCA 130 (26 September 2012)
  55. Pambana Kudakwashe v Muzira Mathias and Chitungwiza Municipal Council and Blandina DzivaHH 52-2006, HC 996/2000
  56. Pamela Rusere v Phillip ChiyangwaHH 95-22, HC 727/22
  57. Parents Hwata v Caroline ZvingweHH 592-14, CIV'A' 79/14
  58. Patience Chipo Chivakire (Nee Mlilo) v Runesu ChivakireHH 682-25, HCHF 2574/25
  59. Patience Kabanda v Gabriel Kabanda and OthersHH 491-21; HC 6/20
  60. Patience Mhaka v Marinos Christmas Mhaka and OthersJudgment No. HB 106/12, Case No. HC 712/09
  61. Patience Nyasha Kabanda v Gabriel Kabanda and OthersHH 298-25, HC 9129/19 and HC 06/20
  62. Patricia Mandeya v Anthony MandeyaHH 93-2008, HC 6152/06
  63. Patricia Nelia Usayi v Wilfred Chinembiri and Joyce ChinembiriSC 49/06
  64. Pauline Mubaiwa v Trust Mainzaqnise ChigwadaHH 246-15, HC 1249/12
  65. Paul Simango v Martha SimangoJudgment No. SC 29/14, Civil Appeal No. SC 157/10
  66. Pellagia Nyaude v Innocent Rungano NyaudeHH 197-14, HC 108/14
  67. Pepukai Musariri v Musiwa Mutavayi and Blessing Jimmy Kupara and Norton Town Council and Registrar of DeedsHH 226-10, HC 2463/07
  68. Peter Mutenda v Media MutendaHH 177-10, HC 5316/07
  69. Peter Patrick Dube v Thembani DubeJudgment No. HB 149/10, Case No. HC 2007/08
  70. Philemon Munoemurwa Semwayo and Esther Semwayo v Charles Chatara and Reya ChataraHH 48-2007, HC 12482/00
  71. Philene Zwiegelaar v Cornelious Johannes Zwiegelaar607/98 (unreported, Supreme Court of Appeal, delivered 28 November 2000); also reported at 2001 (1) SA 1208 (SCA)
  72. Philip Dzenga v Primrose Dzenga (nee Phiri)HB 176/17, HC 1594/14
  73. Philip Gideon Roos v Wilhelmina Magdalena Roos and Another(412/11) [2012] ZASCA 136 (27 September 2012)
  74. Philippa Ann Coumbis v Ronald John CoumbisHH 258-19, HC 5381/10 (REF CASE SC 448/14, HH 457/14)
  75. 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)
  76. Phillip Chiyangwa v Pamela RusereHH 39-22, HC 7099/21 (Ref Case No. HC 7097/21)
  77. Phillip Masuko v Maureen MasukoHIGH COURT OF ZIMBABWE, HARARE, 31 January 7, 8, 9 February 20, 27 March and 17 May 2012
  78. Phillip Morosse Sakadza v Jeniffer CharumbiraHH 625-22, HC 319/22 (Ref Case HC 4536/16)
  79. Phillip Sakadza v Jenifer CharumbiraHH 706-22, HC 318/22 (Ref Case No. HC 5445/21)
  80. Phillip Steven Kenee v Margot Kenee and Patricia Doreen WattJudgment No. SC 72/02, Civil Appeal No. 27/99
  81. Pilate Ndlovu v Ester NdlovuJudgment No. SC 23/16, Civil Appeal No. SC 87/14
  82. 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
  83. P.N. v A.E.[2024] ZAWCHC 266
  84. Potgieter v Potgieter(215/06) [2007] ZASCA 47
  85. Precious Mbaimbai v Masauko AlfonsoHH 624-22, HC 2257-22
  86. Priccilar Mufambi (nee Vengesai) v Tavonga MufambiHH 355-17, HC 10827/14
  87. Priscila Makoni v Paidamoyo MashingeHB 227/21; HCA 43/20
  88. Priscilla Machiridza (Nee Maposa) v Saul MachiridzaHH 721-16, HC 11039/14
  89. Puwayi Chiutsi v Clara Tafadzwa ChiutsiHH 134-09, HC 11373/04
  90. Queen Sibongile Winnifred Zulu v Queen Buhle Mathe and Others(1062/2022) [2024] ZASCA 22 (08 March 2024)
  91. Ramatshimbila v Phaswana(199/13) [2014] ZASCA 117 (19 September 2014)
  92. Ramuhovhi and Others v President of the Republic of South Africa and Others[2017] ZACC 41
  93. Raphael Matinyarare v Tendai MatinyarareHH 570-25, HCHF 1363/25
  94. R.A v F.A[2024] ZAWCHC 35
  95. Raymond Mwale Munyama v Alice Ndoudzani Munyama (nee Mapfidza)HH 692/15, HC 3645/14
  96. RD Jackson v DG JacksonCase number: 18/2001
  97. Reggienald Tangirai v Theresa Hazvineyi TangiraiHH 65-13, HC 30/11
  98. Renee Anne Hale (nee Swanepoel) v Marcus Hamilton HaleHH 271-14, HC 3923/13
  99. Reward Kangai v Josephine Rhoda KangaiHH 51-2007, HC 211/02
  100. Rezimosi Dube v Sandra Farai DubeJudgment No. HB 60/11, Case No. HC 1290/08
  101. RH v DE(594/2013) [2014] ZASCA 133 (25 September 2014)
  102. R.H v N.M[2024] ZAWCHC 77; [2024] 2 All SA 504 (WCC)
  103. Richard Gordon Volks NO v Ethel RobinsonCase CCT 12/04 (21 February 2005)
  104. Rita Sekesai Chiwandamira v Josephine MupandawanaHH 06/11, HC 1516/08
  105. Robert Edward Kuipers v Kirsty Leigh KuipersHH 687-14, HC 2269/14
  106. Robert Salvatore Pennello v Hayley Sarah-Dawn PennelloCase No: 238/2003 (SCA)
  107. 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
  108. Rodger Sibanda v Casenege Thandiwe SibandaHB 188/21, HC 1332/21
  109. Rodger Sibanda v Casenege Thandiwe SibandaJudgment No. SC 71/25, Chamber Application No. SCB 97/25
  110. Ronnie Jacaranda Galante v Edward Elio GalanteHH 89-2002, HC 4685-02
  111. Roselynne Mangota v David MangotaHH 344-21; HC 2252/20
  112. Rosemary Maponga v Elson Maponga and Fortune Tapiwa Maponga and The Director of Housing and Community ServicesHH 21-2004, HC 6308/02
  113. Rose Sehliselo Sithole (nee Mpofu) v John Shadreck Mathongonyama SitholeHH 83/05, HC 8187/02
  114. Roy Nyabvure v Hilda Kirimi and Hilda Kirimi v Roy NyabvureHH 120-15, HC 778/15 and HC 795/15
  115. R.S v J.S2024 (6) SA 609 (WCC)
  116. Rumbudzai Cleo Katedza v Adrian Tulani Chunga and Registrar of Births and DeathsHH 50-03, HC 1043/03
  117. Rutendo Latoya Mundandi and Others v Rosemary Joshua and AnotherHB 18/2002 (Case No. HC 2537/2002)
  118. Ryan Lowe v Ursula ShawHB 139/25, HCBF 102/25
  119. Samantha Nhende v Andrew ZigoraJudgment No. SC 68/25, Civil Appeal No. SC 687/24
  120. Samantha Nhende v Andrew Zigora and Registrar of Deeds N.OJudgment No. SC 102/22, Civil Appeal No. SC 196/22
  121. Samuel Chirombe v Beautrice Chirombe (Nee Mutanho)HH 591-25, HCH 7992/23
  122. Samuel Mazivanhanga v Tracy Mazivanhanga (nee Phakathi)HH 307-11, HC 3499/10
  123. Samuels v Salie-Hlophe(Case no 771/21) [2023] ZASCA 49 (13 April 2023)
  124. Samuel Undenge v Bongani UndengeHH 955-15, CIV "A" 264/15
  125. Sandra May Sim v Clayton Edward SimS.C. 207/98 (Civil Appeal No. 603/96)
  126. Sango Patekile Holomisa v Bukelwa Nolizwe Holomisa(564/2016) [2017] ZASCA 64 (29 May 2017)
  127. Santam Beperk v Henery1999 (3) SA 421 (SCA) [Citation inferred from Supreme Court of Appeal judgment delivered 30 March 1999]
  128. Schwartz v Schwartz1984 (4) SA 467 (A)
  129. Sebson Sibanda v Amos Hove and OthersHB 234/18, HC 2515/17
  130. Sece Nyathi v Rosemary Nyathi (nee Sibanda)HB 39/14, Case No. HC765/13
  131. Shaidat Aroyewun v Nurudeen Babatunde AroyewunCase No: 1238/2020 (Eastern Cape Division, Gqeberha)
  132. Shakespear Pilime v Bester ChisvoHH 10-2007, HC 10636/03
  133. Sheillah Chirongoma (nee Kunaka) v Farai ChirongomaHB 45/19, HC 768/17
  134. Shepherd Zengwe and Primrose Zengwe v Maria A. Shangu and Lameck WineHH180-17, HC 2310/15
  135. Sherperd Kufakwami Dzemura v Alice Chenai Dzemura (nee Chirinda)HH 238-26, HCHF 2211/23
  136. Sherrie Harris v Mark HarrisHH 20-2009, HC 3110/08
  137. Shingirai Philip Katsande v Angelina Katsande (nee Nyahemwa)Judgment No. SC 40/2019, Chamber Application No. SC 134/19
  138. Shingirai Philip Katsande v Angeline Katsande (nee Nyahwema)HH 150-15, HC 5315/07
  139. Shingisai Maryln Nyamukusa v Gilbert Karenga MasweraHH 35-16, HC 7003/13
  140. S.H-K v R.K[2024] ZAWCHC 162
  141. Sibongile Mabandla (nee Moyo) v Regis Samson MabandlaHB 211-18, HC 3688/04, XREF HC 11/05, XREF HC 691/05
  142. Sibongile Ncube (nee Ndlovu) v Dumisani Ncube and OthersHH 324-22, HC 1638/22
  143. Sibongile Tembo v Simon TemboJudgment No. 69/12, Case No. HC 3721/2000
  144. Sibusisiwe Dube v Jan Henri Adeline Van BelHH 199-22, HC 3009/21
  145. Sibusisiwe Mhlanga v Bongani MhlangaHB 193/22, HC 2473/19
  146. Sihlesenkosi Ndlovu (nee Masuku) v Tight NdlovuHB 40-19, HC 3349/17
  147. Si[...] J[...] v M[...] M.J[...]Case Number: 2025-056214, High Court of South Africa, Gauteng Division, Johannesburg, delivered 13 January 2026
  148. Sikhulekile Regina Chizororo (nee Giyane) v Enock ChizororoHH 266-11, HC 10316/03
  149. Sikhumbuzo Mavako Dube v Sibongile Dube (nee Msimanga)HB 117-12, HC 2403/05
  150. Silethemba Msimanga v Mcazululo NdlovuHB 54-17 (HC 2460-14)
  151. Silibaziso Zikwature v Elliot ZikwatureHMA 37/22; CIV'A'18/21
  152. Simbarashe Mapurudza v Tracy MupondaHMA 55-22; HC 136-20 (High Court of Zimbabwe, Masvingo, 20 July 2022)
  153. Simbarashe Pasipamire v Global Property Advisory & Technical ServicesHH-6-18, HC 2162/17
  154. Simeleni Dube v Christopher DubeJudgment No. HB 28/15, Case No. HC 2372/13 (Xref HC 568/13)
  155. Simon Mupindu v Sandra MupinduHH111-26; HCHF 222/24
  156. Simon Roy Arcus v Jill Henree Arcus(4/2021) [2022] ZASCA 9 (21 January 2022)
  157. Siphiwe Joyce Moffat v Pheose MoffatHH 804-16, HC 3338/13
  158. Sisa Mpunzi (nee Moyo) v Dubuza Ration Mpunzi and Rebecca MoyoJudgment No. HB 85/11, Case No. HC 2319/10
  159. Sithembinkosi Godzongere v Margaret Munatsi and OthersHH 173-14, HC4966/08 (Ref Case No.1922/10)
  160. Sithembinkosi Ndlovu v Kamurai Moyo and Registrar of DeedsHB 160-17; HC 902-15
  161. S. Makonyere v Alfred Muchini and OthersHH 46-2013, HC 6053/2007
  162. Soller v Maintenance Magistrate of Wynberg and Others2006 (2) SA 66 (C)
  163. Spiwe Chitindingu v Tobaiwa Mudede N.O. and OthersHH 428-18, HC 371/16
  164. S S v V V-S
  165. ST v CT(1224/16) [2018] ZASCA 73 (30 May 2018)
  166. Sukoluhle Thando Dlodlo v Molefe Rufaro Mthulisi DlodloHB 05/19; HC 1858/16
  167. Sukoluhle Thando Dlodlo v Molefe Rufaro Mthulisi DlodloHB 05/19, HC 1858/16
  168. Susan Siwawa (born Munaba) v Aaron SiwawaHH 86-19, HC 3843/15
  169. Susan Tafeni v Edwin Edward GumboHH 245-22, HC 805/22, HC 911/22
  170. Susan Zowa (nee Chideme) v Jameson ZowaJudgment No. HB 197/11, Case No. HC 790/09
  171. S v J(695/2010) [2010] ZASCA 139
  172. S v S and Another[2019] ZACC 22
  173. Sydney Mutara and Christine Mutara v Solomon Mutara and OthersHH 16 September 2011 & 3 May 2012 (High Court of Zimbabwe)
  174. Sylvia Mupombwa v Matirasa Katsvairo and Tawainga Arnold KatsvairoHH 166/21, HC 5398/20
  175. Tabeth Kutsanzira v Master of the High Court N.OHB 115/07 (High Court of Zimbabwe)
  176. Tafadzwa Macmillan Kambasha v Runyararo Brenda MarewoHH 482/25, HCH 5616/23
  177. Talent Chikobvu v Petronella Chikobvu (Nee Chinhoyi)HH 646-25, HCHF 3253/24
  178. Talent Nyazaya v Christine MedaHH 704-25, HCHF 318/24
  179. Tanya Anne Sutherland v The Minister of Public Service Labour and Social Welfare and OthersJudgment No. HB 8/11, Case No. HC 104/11
  180. Tapiwa Magure v Fenny ChapmanHH 638-16, CIV 'A' 219/15
  181. Tapiwa Mark Chimombe v Audrey Rungano Chimombe (nee Magume)HH 65-21, HC 950/20 (REF HC 1271/19)
  182. Tapiwa Shiri v Owen VereHH 65-20, HC 5035/18
  183. Tapiwa Shiri v Valerie Shiri and N Marufu NOHH 236-21, HC 305/21
  184. Tatenda Stephanie Nezi (Nee Katsande) v Ward Tafadzwa NeziHH 515-22, HC 4067/22
  185. Tawanda Katsande v Augustine Katsande and OthersHH 590-25, HCH 2232/21
  186. Teejay Sibanda v Hilda M SibandaJudgment No. SC 7/14, Civil Appeal No. 276/11
  187. Temba Peter Mliswa v Cynthia MugwiraHH 271-22, CIVA 138/21
  188. Tendai Dzomonda and Others v Kirison Chipanda and OthersHH535-14, HC 5777/12
  189. Tendai Moyo v Fidelis MusangoHMA 41-21, HC 337-20
  190. Tendai Mujaji Wilson v Themba Sipindiye and Deputy Sheriff N.OHB 180-17; HCA 7-16
  191. Tendai Pangeti v Christina NyagumboHH 35-15, HC 3975/10
  192. Tendayi Mundawarara v Emelda MundawararaHH (High Court of Zimbabwe, Harare) - 18 July 2011 & 26 January 2012
  193. Tendayi Mundawarara v Emelda MundawararaHH 285-14, HC 4060/13
  194. Tenille Mechelle Whitby v Marcel Herbert Whitby and OthersHH 199-14, HC 1042/14
  195. Tessy Zvemisha v Eunice Zvemisha and OthersHH 523-25, HCH 2187/22
  196. Thabiso Ndlovu v Leonard NdlovuHB 202/25; HC 183/21
  197. Thandazile Jubane (nee Khumalo) v Khumbulani JubaneHB 97-17, HC 927-17, XREF HC 126-15, XREF HC 2187-14
  198. Thelma Homwe v Clive MajoniHH 799-18 (HC 4957/18)
  199. Themba Sipindiye v Tendai Mujaji WilsonHB 256-16, HC 349-14
  200. Theresa Chigiji v Manase and Manase Legal Practitioners and Clinton Mudzimu and Registrar of DeedsHH 81/05, HC 11984/04