Human Rights Law cases

South African case law on Human Rights Law, with full citations. 86 cases — page 1 of 1.

  1. (1) Petros Makaza (2) Golden Nhika v The State and (1) Khumbuzo Gumbo (2) Sydney Ndachengedzwa v The StateCCZ 16/17 (Const. Application No. CCZ 5/13 and Const. Application No. CCZ 102/13)
  2. Abednico Bhebhe and 37 Others v The StateJudgment No. HB 25/2002, Case No. HCB 23/2002
  3. Afriforum NPC v Nelson Mandela Foundation Trust and Others(371/2020) [2023] ZASCA 58 (21 April 2023)
  4. Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe and Obert Masaraure v Zimbabwe African National Union [Patriotic Front] and Minister of Primary and Secondary EducationHMA 37-18, HC 297/18
  5. Arnold Keith August and Veronica Pearl Sibongile Mabutho v The Electoral Commission and OthersCCT 8/99
  6. Benoit Ombeni Mupenzi v The Chief Immigration Officer N.O and OthersHH 429-25 (HCH 3155/25)
  7. Booysen and Others v Minister of Home Affairs and Another2001 (4) SA 485 (CC)
  8. Chenjerai Mawumba and Juliana Magombedze and Fadzai Nicola Mawumba versus Air Namibia Proprietary LtdHH 94-19, HC 2355/18 (Ref Case HC 5808/18)
  9. Clara Moyo v The Chief Immigration Officer & Mr BunyaJudgment No. S.C. 101/2001, Civil Application No. 76/2001
  10. Coetzee v Government of the Republic of South Africa; Matiso v Commanding Officer, Port Elizabeth PrisonCCT 19/94 and CCT 22/94; 1995 (4) SA 631 (CC); 1995 (10) BCLR 1382 (CC)
  11. Community Water Alliance Trust v City of Harare and OthersHH 648-19, HC 7898/19
  12. Constance Mujeyi and Others v The Officer in Charge Harare Central Police Station (Investigations) and OthersHH 622/15; HC 6328/15
  13. Dawood and Another v Minister of Home Affairs and Others; Shalabi and Another v Minister of Home Affairs and Others; Thomas and Another v Minister of Home Affairs and Others2000 (3) SA 936 (CC); 2000 (8) BCLR 837 (CC)
  14. Democratic Alliance v Minister of Home Affairs and Another[2025] ZACC 8
  15. Democratic Assembly for Restoration & Empowerment (DARE) and Others v Newbert Saunyama N.O and Others; Zimbabwe Divine Destiny v Newbert Saunyama and OthersHH 589-16, HC 9469/2016, HC 8940/2016, HC 9470/2016
  16. De Reuck v Director of Public Prosecutions (Witwatersrand Local Division) and Others(CCT 5/03) [2003] ZACC 19
  17. Dickson Mugwagwa v Minister of Home Affairs and Commissioner of PoliceHH 183-2004, HC 1351/2003
  18. Douglas Muzanenhamo v Officer in Charge CID Law and Order and 7 OthersCCZ 3/13, Constitutional Application No. CCZ 287/12
  19. Douglas Togarasei Mwonzora & 31 Ors v The StateCCZ 9/2015 (Const. Application No. CCZ 287/11)
  20. Dudley Lee v Minister for Correctional Services(CCT 20/12) [2012] ZACC 30
  21. Eugenia Teera v The Minister of DefenceHH 21-2007, HC 11431/03
  22. Fanuel Sitakeni Masiya v Director of Public Prosecutions (Pretoria) and Another; Centre for Applied Legal Studies and Another as Amici Curiae(CCT 54/06) [2007] ZACC 9
  23. Farai Maguwu v The Co-Ministers of Home Affairs (N.O) and OthersHH-131-12 (High Court of Zimbabwe, Harare, 24 October 2012)
  24. Gabriel Shumba, Sibonile Mfumisi, and Darlington Nyambiya v Minister of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs and OthersCCZ 4/18 (Case No. CCZ 3/18)
  25. Gary George Blanchard and Others v The Minister of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs and AnotherJudgment No. S.C. 88/99, Civil Application No. 93/99
  26. Grace Chrissie Nkosi and Joseph Mandla Nkosi v Gideon Wilhelmus BührmannCase No 1/2000, Supreme Court of Appeal (Reportable)
  27. Harare Residents Trust v City of Harare and OthersHH 518/22, HC 5420/20
  28. Heal Zimbabwe and Hilton Chironga v Minister of Justice, Legal & Parliamentary Affairs and OthersHH 36-26; HCH 2001/24
  29. Hopcik Investment (Private) Limited v Minister of Environment Water and Climate and City of HarareHH 137-16, HC 1796/14
  30. Ignatius Morgen Chiminya Chombo v National Prosecuting Authority and OthersHH 144-19, HC 6515/18
  31. Jennifer Williams and Others v Co-Ministers of Home Affairs and OthersJudgment No CCZ 4/14, Const. Application No SC 207/11
  32. Jestina Mukoko v The Attorney-GeneralJudgment No. SC 11/12, Const. Application No. 36/09
  33. John Muchenje v The StateJudgment No. HB 246/12, Case No. HC (CRB) 66/03
  34. Joram Dube v Officer Commanding District, Nkayi and OthersJudgment No. HB 125/10, Case No. HC 1186/10
  35. Jordan and Others v The StateCCT 31/01
  36. Jordan and Others v The State2002 (6) SA 642 (CC); 2002 (11) BCLR 1117 (CC); Case CCT 31/01
  37. Kenny Murray v Donald Ndirowei N.O. and OthersJudgment No CCZ 2/17; Constitutional Court Application No. CCZ 11/14
  38. Khalfan Khamis Mohamed and Abdurahman Dalvie v President of the Republic of South Africa and Six OthersCCT 17/01
  39. Lawyers for Human Rights v Minister of Home Affairs and Others[2017] ZACC 22
  40. Limpopo Legal Solutions v Vhembe District Municipality and Others[2017] ZACC 30
  41. Livison Chikutu & Ors v Minister of Lands & OrsHH 02-22 HC 862/21
  42. Mahlangu and Another v Minister of Labour and Others[2020] ZACC 24
  43. Malachi v Cape Dance Academy International (Pty) Ltd and Others(CCT 05/10) [2010] ZACC 13
  44. 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)
  45. Masimba Kuchera and Others v The Minister of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary AffairsHH 36-2008, HC 1727/08
  46. Masotha Hezekia Ngwenya and Others v Grow and More (Pty) Ltd and OthersCase number: 2025-168480 (Land Court, Randburg, delivered 12 March 2026)
  47. Mayelane v Ngwenyama and Another2013 (4) SA 415 (CC); 2013 (8) BCLR 918 (CC)
  48. Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs and Another v British American Tobacco South Africa (Pty) Ltd and Others(309/21) [2022] ZASCA 89
  49. Minister of Correctional Services and Others v Kwakwa and AnotherCase no: 60/2000
  50. Minister of Home Affairs and Others v Tsebe and Others; Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development and Another v Tsebe and Others[2012] ZACC 16
  51. Minister of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs & 3 Others v Concilia Chinanzvavana & AnorSC 119/21; Civil Appeal No. SC 187/19
  52. Movement for Democratic Change (MDC-T) v Officer Commanding Bulawayo Central District Police N.O and OthersHB 205-16, HC 1732-16
  53. Mthembu v The State(379/2007) [2008] ZASCA 51 (10 April 2008)
  54. National Coalition for Gay and Lesbian Equality and Others v Minister of Home Affairs and Others2000 (2) SA 1 (CC); 2000 (1) BCLR 39 (CC)
  55. National Commissioner of the South African Police Service v Southern African Human Rights Litigation Centre and Another(CCT 02/14) [2014] ZACC 30
  56. National Electoral Reform Agenda v Officer Commanding Police Harare N.O. and OthersHH 526-16, HC 8645/16
  57. Natur og Ungdom and Föreningen Greenpeace Norden v The Government of NorwayCase no.: 18-060499ASD-BORG/03 (Borgarting Court of Appeal, 23 January 2020)
  58. Never Munhumayengwa v Detective Constable Nyoni and OthersHH 31-2006, HC 801/2006
  59. Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality v Chairperson, North West Provincial Executive Committee and Others[2014] ZACC 31
  60. Passenger Association of Zimbabwe and Bernard Marizani v The Commissioner General of Police N.O and OthersHH 339-21, HC 7472/20
  61. Patrick Mapiye v Minister of Home Affairs and OthersHH 146-18, HC 4632/11
  62. Paul Shambira v Minister of Defence and Minister of Home Affairs and Commissioner of PoliceHIGH COURT OF ZIMBABWE, HARARE, 30 May 2006, 1 & 2 June 2006 & 23 May 2012
  63. Phineas Lekolwane and Another v The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development(CCT 47/05) [2006] ZACC 14
  64. Pitty Mpofu and Samukelisiwe Mlilo v The StateCCZ 5/2016, Const. Application No CCZ 08/13
  65. Precious Gwatidzo and Clever Rambanapasi v Minister of Health and Child Care and OthersHH 428-22, HC 3857/21
  66. Prevention and Combating of Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Act, 2023Act No. 16 of 2023, Government Gazette No. 50652, 14 May 2024
  67. Ronald Magweta and Women's Academy for Leadership and Political Excellence v Minister of Health and Child Care and OthersHH 35-22, HC 3997/20
  68. Sexual Rights Centre v Officer Commanding Bulawayo Centre District N.O. and OthersHB 193/17; HC1856/16
  69. Simon Francis Mann v The Republic of Equatorial GuineaHH 1-2008, Case No. CA 507/07
  70. Sithole and Another v Sithole and Another[2021] ZACC 7
  71. Somali Association of South Africa v Limpopo Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism(48/2014) [2014] ZASCA 143 (26 September 2014)
  72. Sonke Gender Justice NPC v President of the Republic of South Africa and Others[2020] ZACC 26
  73. South African Human Rights Commission v Agro Data CC and Another (Afriforum, Centre for Applied Legal Studies and Commission for Gender Equality intervening as Amici Curiae)(39/2023) [2024] ZASCA 121 (15 August 2024)
  74. South African Informal Traders Forum and Others v City of Johannesburg and Others; South African National Traders Retail Association v City of Johannesburg and Others[2014] ZACC 8
  75. Swanvest 11 (Pty) Ltd v Western Cape Provincial Minister of Transport and Public Works2024 (2) SA 84 (WCHC)
  76. Tendai Laxton Biti and Movement for Democratic Change v Minister of Home Affairs and The Attorney-GeneralJudgment No S.C. 9/2002, Civil Application No 34/2002
  77. The Azanian Peoples Organization (AZAPO) and Others v The President of the Republic of South Africa and OthersCCT 17/96; 1996 (4) SA 671 (CC); 1996 (8) BCLR 1015 (CC)
  78. The Minister of Home Affairs and Others v Muriel Millie Watchenuka and AnotherCase No: 10/2003
  79. The Residents of Industry House, 5 Davies Street, New Doornfontein, Johannesburg and Others v Minister of Police and Others[2021] ZACC 37
  80. The State v T Makwanyane and M Mchunu1995 (3) SA 391 (CC); 1995 (6) BCLR 665 (CC); CCT/3/94
  81. The Zimbabwe Chamber for Informal Workers and Others v Minister of Health and Child Welfare and OthersHH 537-21, HC 2212/20 (Ref Case No. SC 205/20, Ref Case HH 334/20)
  82. University of Witwatersrand Law Clinic v The Minister of Home Affairs and OthersCase CCT 08/07 (decided 11 April 2007, revised 7 June 2007)
  83. Urgenda Foundation v The State of the Netherlands (Ministry of Infrastructure and the Environment)Case number 200.178.245/01, ECLI:NL:GHDHA:2018:2610 (The Hague Court of Appeal, 9 October 2018)
  84. Women's Legal Centre Trust v President of the Republic of South Africa and Others[2022] ZACC 23
  85. Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights and The Legal Resources Foundation v The President of the Republic of Zimbabwe and The Attorney-GeneralJudgment No. SC 12/03, Civil Application No. 311/99
  86. ZPRA Veterans Trust v Fallen Heroes Trust and OthersJudgment No. HB 61/11, Case No. HC 880/11