Land Reform Law cases

South African case law on Land Reform Law, with full citations. 139 cases — page 1 of 1.

  1. Adendorff N O and Another v Kubheka and Another(463/2020) [2022] ZASCA 29 (24 March 2022)
  2. Agnes Tsikire v Mr Kamupepu and Mrs Takawira and The Minister of Lands & Rural ResettlementHH 655/15, HC 8784/13
  3. Alistair Michael Fletcher v Minister of Lands Agriculture, Fisheries, Water & Rural Development N.O and OthersJudgment No. CCZ 14/25, Constitutional Application No. CCZ 19/24
  4. Amod Mandivenga Takawira v Minister of Lands Agriculture Fisheries, Water & Rural Development N.O. and Registrar of Deeds N.O.HH 730-22, HC 2879/22
  5. Andre Ludwig Joosten v Mzokufa DlaminiLCC 122/2006
  6. Andrew John Ehrke v The StateJudgment No. HB 30/14, Case No. HCA 219/12
  7. Andrew Maringa v Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Water, Climate and Rural Resettlement and Winray Estates (Pvt) LtdHH 527-22, HC 2754/20 (X-REF HC 9831/15, HC 5604/16)
  8. Andrew Maringa v Winray Estate (Private) Limited and Ministry of Lands and Rural Resettlement and Registrar of DeedsHH 550-17, HC 5604-16
  9. Bachi Farm (Pvt) Ltd and Cobblestone Investments Private and Triback (Private) Limited v Oliver Dzvene and Howard Matare and George Mupakaviri (Matare) and Mavis Ngwenya and Joseph Mutizha and Cleopas Tsetere and Chamunorwa Mushure and The Minister of Lands, Land Reform and Rural Resettlement N.OHH 220-10, HC 6659/10
  10. Bakgatla-Ba-Kgafela Tribal Authority v Bakgatla-Ba-Kgafela Tribal Community Property Association(939/2013) [2014] ZASCA 203 (28 November 2014)
  11. Beata Emily Chigwedere v Nora Developments (Private) Limited and Minister of Lands and Rural Resettlement and Registrar of DeedsHH 390-16, HC 10973/13 (Ref Case No. 5233/13)
  12. Binga Estates (Private) Limited v Bvunzo Ancerimo and Elias Chibaya and Maclean Mahuva and 11 Others and Minister of Lands, Land Reform & ResettlementHH 370-17, HC 415/14
  13. Bleat Enterprises (Pvt) Ltd and Candice Christine Bradfield v Betserai W.B Chikura and OthersHB 100/25, HCBC 2136/23
  14. Brian Davies v Floyd AmbroseHB 50/20; HCA 11/19; HC 858/19
  15. Catriona Stone v Commissioner T.W.R Bare N.O and OthersHB 74/25; HC2510/22
  16. Cecil Baartman and Others v Port Elizabeth MunicipalityCase number: 464/2002
  17. Christopher Chiwalo v Dominic MusekiwaHIGH COURT OF ZIMBABWE, HARARE, 05 October 2010
  18. Christopher Gerald Hlatshwayo v Adrian Wingfield and OthersLCC125/2011
  19. Christopher Maswi and Maidei Maswi v Dr. Samuel TakawiraHH 395-14, HC 14343/12
  20. CMAL (Private) Limited v Minister of Lands and Rural Resettlement N.O and Registrar of DeedsHH 561-16, HC 1762/16
  21. Collen Dhlamini and Others v Herbert Ncube and OthersHB 11-18, HC 953/17
  22. Crest Breeders International Pvt Ltd v Chevhu Housing Cooperative Society Limited and OthersHH 01-26; HCH 2311/24
  23. Danger Muzhange v Minister of Lands & Rural Resettlement and Ceofilas KanyenzeHH 646/15, HC 4319/15
  24. Darlington Sirewu v Wayne (Gallop) Swales and Minister of Lands, Land Reform and ResettlementHH (Zimbabwe High Court, 21 & 26 September 2011)
  25. De Facto Investments 255 (Pty) Ltd v Toye Nkala and OthersLCC 51/2010 (unreported judgment dated 30 May 2014)
  26. Department of Land Affairs and Others v Goedgelegen Tropical Fruits (Pty) LtdCCT 69/06, 2007 (6) SA 199 (CC)
  27. Director-General for the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform v Mwelase and Mwelase v Director-General for the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform[2018] ZASCA 105 (17 August 2018)
  28. Dodhill (Pvt) Ltd and Simon Donald Keevil v The Minister of Lands and Rural Resettlement and Nyasha ChikafuHH 40-2009, HC 1028/09
  29. Dorcas Makaza N.O. (in her capacity as the Executrix Dative of the Estate of the late James Robert Dambaza Chikerema) v Timothy Jani and OthersHH 38-25 (HCH 2351/24)
  30. Eugene De Vos du Plessis and Another v Alexander Floris Kriel N.O. and Others[2023] ZALCC 51
  31. Felix Pambukani v Gardner Magande and OthersHH 625-21; HC 4456/21
  32. Fidelis Chauke v The StateHH 299-14, CRB MS1508/13
  33. Florence Sigudu v Minister of Lands and Rural Resettlement N.O. and Phineas ChihotaHH 11-2013, HC 10915/11
  34. Forrester Estate (Private) Limited v Lovemore Makunun'unu and The Minister of Lands, Land Reform and Resettlement N.OHH 222-10, HC 4028/09
  35. Fungai Chaeruka v Minister of Lands & Rural Resettlement and Heather GuildHH 75-14, HC 1394/11
  36. FW Ortmann Trust and Another v Lucy Gumede and OthersCase No. LCC 58/2017D
  37. George V. Watson and Paxie Watson v The StateHB 204/21; HCA 129/17
  38. Graham Douglas Dabbs v Dennis Musengi and Minister of Lands and Land ResettlementHH 251-14, HC3808/14
  39. Gramara Enterprises (Pvt) Ltd and Colin Bailie Cloete v The Minister of State for National Security Responsible for Land, Land Reform and Resettlement and Mr Norman KapangaHH 50-09, HC 6396/08
  40. Gramara (Private) Limited and Colin Bailie Cloete v Government of the Republic of Zimbabwe and Attorney-General of Zimbabwe and Norman Kapanga (Intervener)HH 169-2009, HC 33/09 (X-ref. HC 5483/09)
  41. Harare Safari Lodge (Pvt) Ltd and Brett Allan McDonald v Blessed RunesuHH 444-22 (HC 6262/21)
  42. Heather Guild v Fungai Cheruka and The Minister of Lands and Rural ResettlementHH488-13, HC9533/13
  43. Hector Dalton Ludick (Senior) and Others v Minister of Lands & Rural Resettlement N.O and OthersHH 569-18, HC 10061/17
  44. Hedley James Brown v Dano Agnes Mbhense and Department of Land Affairs(119/07) [2008] ZASCA 57 (28 May 2008)
  45. H J Woerman and M L Schutte NNO v S O Masondo, E Shabangu and M A KhumaloCase No: 428/99 (SCA)
  46. Jabulani Nyoni v Dibden Services (Pvt) Ltd and Minister of State for National Security, Land Reform & Resettlement in the President's OfficeJudgment No. HB 62/11, Case No. HC 906/11
  47. Jacobus Johannes Ramsauer N.O. and Others v Klaas OlivierLCC03R/14
  48. Jakobus Petrus Marais N.O. and Others v Jacques Daniels and Others (and related cases)LCC 130/2023; LCC 63/2023; LCC 98/2023; LCC 27/2023; LCC 145/2022; LCC 163/2023; LCC 162/2023; LCC 105/2024 (Land Court)
  49. James Matthews Mahlangu v Minister of Rural Development and Oak Alley Farm (Pty) LtdLCC08/2015
  50. John Hapazari v Grant PatersonHH 119/2013, HC 8103/2011
  51. John Mathe and Others v Lanseria Commercial Crossing (Pty) Ltd and OthersLCC 196/2010
  52. John Mosehla v Sancor BKSaaknommer 52/99 (SCA)
  53. John Nigel Orsborne v H Shumbamhini and Minister of Lands and Rural ResettlementHH 234/16, HC 1232/16
  54. John Percival Bawden v Thulani Ndebele and Sikhumbuzo MpofuJudgment No. HB 110/11, Case No. HC2006/08
  55. John Strong (Private) Limited and Tobs Strong (Private) Limited v William Wachenuka and Ministry of Lands, Agriculture and ResettlementHH 118-10, HC 1916/09
  56. Joseph Macheka and Others v Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural ResettlementHH 462-25; HCH 3370/24
  57. Joseph William Whaley v Chester Nhamo MhendeHH 172/03, Case No HC 638/03
  58. KHB Estates (Pvt) Limited and Kenneth Ronald Bartholomew v Felix Pambukani and OthersHH 209-11; HH 8105/11
  59. Killiot Mukanya and Others v Triangle Limited and OthersHH 911-15, HC 10771/14
  60. Klodias Hove v Minister of Lands and Resettlement and Rural Resettlement N.O. and OthersHH 85-19, HC 7034/15
  61. Kudzanai Chimedza v Petromoc Exor (Private) Limited & OthersJudgment No. SC 78/25, Civil Appeal No. SC 341/25
  62. Land & Landbouontwikkelingsbank van Suid-Afrika v Pierre ConradieCase number: 452/03 (SCA)
  63. Landscape Estates (Private) Limited and Inverangus (Private) Limited v Minister of Lands and Rural Resettlement and Alice Sunga and 33 OthersHH 163-20, HC 8253/18
  64. Lemman Munenekwa v Elias Muzamba and OthersJudgment No. HB 100/14, Case No. HC 2422/11
  65. Lismati Mahakute v Equistruct (Private) Limited t/a ICP Farming and The Minister (N.O) Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Water, Climate and Rural ResettlementHMA 7-22, HC 118/21
  66. Mabutho Innocent Shabalala v Little Swifts Investments (62) (Pty) Ltd and OthersLCC139/2009
  67. Majadibodu Community v Commission on Restitution of Land Rights and OthersLCC 147/2010, [2011] (judgment delivered 5 October 2011)
  68. Makandi Estate (Private) Limited v Temba Sithole and 10 OthersHMT 20-22, HC 287/21
  69. Makgoba & others v Ledwaba NO & others(054/2018) [2018] ZASCA 181 (04 December 2018)
  70. Makhuva-Mathebula Community v Regional Land Claims Commissioner, Limpopo & another(1106/2018) [2019] ZASCA 157
  71. Mandlekonsi General Radebe and Others v Mathulini Communal Property Association and OthersLCC 267/2017F, [2021] ZALCC (13 April 2021)
  72. Maria Mampies and Another v Sandvliet (Pty) LtdLCC63/2017
  73. Maria Sjambok and Beauty Chirau v Trust Chinyama and Minister of Lands & Rural ResettlementHH 118-15, HC 648/15
  74. Mary Sakupwanya v Stuart ChisangoHH 43-14, HC 126/13
  75. Mashau Rashavha v HJ van RensburgCase No: 439/2002
  76. Mattheus Gerhardus Willemse and Enhoek Estate (Pvt) Limited v Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Water, Climate and Rural Resettlement and Givemore TavesureHH 543-21, HC 4116/20
  77. Mazizini Community v Prudhoe Community and OthersCase No. LCC 23/2007
  78. Mbele Sondela Msomi v Peter Landale Train N.O. and OthersLCC 95/2009 (Land Claims Court, 10 December 2010)
  79. Mgwaco Farm (Pvt) Limited and A P Richards (Private) Limited v Gershem T Pasi and Farai Chombo and The Minister of Lands, Agriculture & Rural Resettlement and Ignatious Morgan Chiminya ChomboHH 188-03, HC 7122/2003
  80. Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development and Others v Ndumo (obo Emdwebu Community)(577/2022) [2023] ZASCA 136 (19 October 2023)
  81. Minister of Department of Rural Development and Land Reform and Others v David Thadiephaswa Selahle and OthersCase No: LCC137/2022, [2022] ZALCC (25 November 2022)
  82. Minister of Department of Rural Development and Land Reform and Others v Poit and OthersLCC205/2021 (Delivered 6 February 2023)
  83. Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform v Normandien Farms & others; Mathimbane & others v Normandien Farms[2017] ZASCA 163 (29 November 2017)
  84. Mkokoni Ellias Makhaza v FCL Farming CC and Magistrate BergvilleLCC 59/2009
  85. Mlotshwa, Hlaleleni Ezzlinah and Another v Gadsh Ill Trust and AnotherLCC 2016/282
  86. MM Ndlela and Others v LJ NelLCC 18/2002
  87. Mnisi Elvis and Another v Registrar of Deeds: Pretoria and OthersLCC49/2011B (Land Court, Randburg, delivered 17 June 2025)
  88. Mnisi Elvis and Mnisi Philemon v Registrar of Deeds: Pretoria and OthersCase 49/2011B (Land Court of South Africa, Randburg, 29 July 2025)
  89. Modder East Squatters and Greater Benoni City Council v Modderklip Boerdery (Pty) Ltd; President of the Republic of South Africa and Others v Modderklip Boerdery (Pty) Ltd2004 (6) SA 40 (SCA); Case Nos 187/03 and 213/03
  90. Mokala Beleggins (Pty) Ltd and Another v Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform and OthersLCC 12/2010 (unreported, decided 14 September 2010)
  91. Moreblessings Mpofu and Leo T. Mpofu v F.A Stewart (Pvt) Ltd and Joseph Stewart and Minister of Lands and Rural Resettlement, N.OHB 76-17 (HC 1376-16)
  92. Msindo Phillemon Msiza v Director-General for the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform and OthersCase No.: LCC133/2012
  93. National Association of Democratic Lawyers (NADEL) Ex Parte: In re: William Booth and Others v The Minister of Land Affairs and Agriculture and OthersLCC 30/2007
  94. Nelutshindwi Community and Another v Nwanedi Communal Property Association and OthersLCC 175/2020 [2025] ZALCC (20 November 2025)
  95. Ngwaru Masanza and Priscilla Zunguza v Luke Rwafa and Placxedas Rwafa and Messenger of CourtJudgment No. SC 49/22, Chamber Application No. SC 91/22
  96. Nimble Investments (Pty) Ltd (formerly known as Tadvest Industrial (Pty) Ltd and Old Abland (Pty) Ltd) v Johanna (Elsie) Malan and Others(556/2020) [2021] ZASCA 129 (30 September 2021)
  97. Nomusa Ndaba v Tony Reginald Braithwaite NO and OthersLCC179/11
  98. Normandien Farms (Pty) Ltd and Another v James Twala and AnotherLCC24/2010
  99. Nyasha Chikafu v Dodhill (Private) Limited, Simon Donald Keevil, and The Minister of Lands and Rural ResettlementSC 28/09
  100. P4 Boerdery (Pty) Ltd v Unknown Persons at Portion 2 of the Farm Welgedacht 3349 G.S., Normandien and OthersLCC77/2024
  101. Paola Carlotta Levendale and James Alastair Levendale v Erasmus Ndlovu and OthersHB 36-18, HC 531/16
  102. Pathmanathan Runganathan Naidoo v The Land Claims Commission and the Minister of Rural Development & Land ReformLCC112/07 (unreported)
  103. Patricia Nonsikelelo Nyabadza v Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Water, Fisheries and Rural Development and Mahseer Investment Private LimitedHH 374-25, Case No HCH 6536/23
  104. Patrick John Stooks and P.J Stooks (Pvt) Ltd v Jonathan Chamboko and Gibson Chamboko and Chance Thomas RwodziHH (High Court Harare) - judgment delivered 9 November 2010 (reasons delivered 3 December 2010)
  105. Peter Hingeston v Billiard Musakwa N.O. and Others; O.W. Thwaites (Pvt) Ltd and Another v Billiard Musakwa N.O. and OthersHIGH COURT OF ZIMBABWE, HARARE, 15 November 2010 (unreported)
  106. Pickwerl Mining (Private) Limited v Chawara Syndicate and Moses Chinhengo N.OHH 347-17, HC 2101/16
  107. Piet Risenga Masingi v Kaallegte Farm 283 KR and OthersLCC01/2024
  108. Prosper Muchenje v Tsitsi Choruma and The Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Water, Climate and Rural ResettlementHH 639/22, HC 5131/22
  109. Pumelelo Florence Mathimbane and Mlamuli Obed Mathimbane v Normandien Farms (Pty) LtdLCC: 06/2012 (Land Claims Court, decided 29 January 2013)
  110. Sandvliet Boerdery (Pty) Ltd v Maria Mampies & another(107/2018) [2019] ZASCA 100 (8 July 2019)
  111. Selsley Farm Trust v Mhlongo[2009] ZASCA 124 (28 September 2009)
  112. Sibongile Shava v Robert Bruce Moffat and The Minister of Lands, Agriculture & Rural Resettlement N.O.HB 101/20, HC 2725/19
  113. Silwane Community Development Trust v Regional Land Claims Commissioner, Kwazulu-Natal and Others(900/2019) [2021] ZASCA 02 (6 January 2021)
  114. Simbarashe Zindoga v Peter Magejo and Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Water, Climate and Rural ResettlementHH 224-25, HC 6048/23
  115. Spaarveld Boerdery (Edms) Beperk v EH Sefawa and OthersLCC 195/10
  116. Sweet Sweet v Jonathan Nkanyenzi and OthersHB 173-16, HC 1294-14, XREF HC 2459-08
  117. Tafireyi Nyikadzino v John Camero Asher and The Minister of Lands & Land Resettlement and The Deputy Sheriff HarareHIGH COURT OF ZIMBABWE, HARARE, 14 October 2011 and 17 October 2011 and 1 February 2012
  118. Takesure Mbano v Afaras Mtausi Gwaradzimba and OthersHH 363-19, HC 8473/16 and HC 9009/16
  119. TBIC Investments (Private) Limited & Another v Kennedy Mangenje & OthersJudgment No. SC 13/18, Civil Appeal No. SC 469/13
  120. Thabo Masuku v The Minister of Lands and Rural Resettlement and Douglas NdlovuHB 322-17 (HC 1457-16, Xref HC 920-15)
  121. The Daantjie Community and Others v Crocodile Valley Citrus Company (Pty) Ltd and AnotherCase number: 75/2008 (Land Claims Court, Randburg)
  122. The Manok Family Trust v Blue Horison Investment 10 (Pty) Limited(220/13) [2014] ZASCA 92
  123. Themba William Dhlamini v Coenraad T Loock and Jacobus M VerploeghCase No: 676/98
  124. The Minister of Department of Rural Development and Land Reform and Others v Thamsanqa Davis Bisset(982/2023) [2024] ZASCA 164 (2 December 2024)
  125. The Minister of Lands, Agriculture and Rural Resettlement and Others v The Commercial Farmers UnionS.C. 111/2001 (Judgment No. S.C. 111/2001, Civil Application No. 204/2001)
  126. The Nkunzana Communal Property Trust v The Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform and OthersLCC45/2010
  127. The N'Wandlamhari Communal Property Association and Another v Millington Zamani Mathebula and OthersLCC 89/2019 (Judgment delivered 16 January 2025)
  128. The N'Wandlamhari Communal Property Association and Another v Millington Zamani Mathebula and OthersLCC 89/2019 (unreported, judgment delivered 16 January 2025)
  129. Tichawnda Chamuka and Hope Farm Residents Association v Mamina Hope Resources (Pvt) Ltd and Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Rural DevelopmentHH 302/26; HCH 1448/26
  130. Top Crop (1976) (Pvt) Ltd and Malcolm William Clerk v Minister of Lands Land Reform and Resettlement and Yvone Samukeliso GumedeHH 74-2009, HC 36/2009
  131. Transvaal Agricultural Union v The Minister of Agriculture and Land Affairs and OthersCase no: 091/03 [2005] SCA (unreported)
  132. Trevor Gifford v I. Mugomba and OthersHH 135-10, HC 4236/10
  133. Victor Alfred Gifford v Mr Muzire and Morgan Mwacheta and Vaxson Maposa and The Minister of State for National Security in the President's Office Responsible for Lands, Land Reform and SettlementHH 69-2007, HC 4954/07
  134. Webster Cuthbert Muzara v Shane Raymond Warth and Ministry of Lands, Water, Fisheries and Rural SettlementHMA 20-22, HC 194/21
  135. Westcott and Others v N'Wandlamharji Communal Property Association and AnotherCase no. 796/2017, [2018] ZAGPPHC (26 October 2018)
  136. Willdale Limited v Chris Petros KwarambaHH 262/13, HC 10277/12
  137. William Ntuli v Jan G.C. Gouws and AnotherCase No: LCC 49/2015 (Land Claims Court, Randburg) (unreported, delivered 09.06.2015)
  138. William Wachenuka v John Strong and Robert Strong and Minister of Lands and Rural ResettlementHH 638-15, HC 5144/15
  139. Zwelake Ngcobo and Others v Salimba CC; Fikile Ngcobo v B.W.J. Van RensburgCase No 50/98 and Case No 631/97 (SCA)