Law of Evidence cases

South African case law on Law of Evidence, with full citations. 249 cases — page 1 of 2.

  1. Abduraghman Thebus and Moegamat Adams v The StateCase No: 338/2001
  2. Absa Bank Limited v Hammerle Group (Pty) Ltd(205/14) [2015] ZASCA 43 (26 March 2015)
  3. Afgri Corporation Limited v Mathys Izak Eloff and Elsabe Eloff(20474/2014) [2016] ZASCA 141 (29 September 2016)
  4. African National Congress v Ezulweni Investments (Pty) Ltd(979/2022) [2023] ZASCA 159 (24 November 2023)
  5. Agile Capital Holdings (Pty) Ltd v 68 Melville Road Properties (Pty) Ltd(918/2024) [2026] ZASCA 56 (21 April 2026)
  6. A L Wilmot v The StateCase No. 180/2001
  7. Andile Mdletye v The StateCase No: 246/98 (SCA, delivered 29 September 1999)
  8. Andrew Dumba v The StateHB 82/17; HCA 71/15
  9. Apostolic Faith Mission in Zimbabwe v Abraham Masamba and Amon Nyika Chinyemba and Odar Housing Development ConsortiumHH 505-25; HCH 6673/21
  10. A S v The State(349/10) [2011] ZASCA 52 (30 March 2011)
  11. Avhapfani Daniel Khavhadi and Others v The State(459/15) [2015] ZASCA 191 (30 November 2015)
  12. Balance Monde and Marian Fungai Ngongoni v Lucian Ncokwana Dumbarimwe and Masvingo City CouncilHH 75-26, HCHC 6982/23
  13. Bitumen Construction Services (Pvt) Ltd v Tinphil Investments (Pvt) Ltd t/a Skyview Earthmoving (Pvt) LtdHH 570-18, HC5220/16
  14. Botha v S[2009] ZASCA 125 (29 September 2009)
  15. Bowas v Mohammed[2024] ZAWCHC 316
  16. Bradley Syster & Justin Van Reenen v The State(126/2014) [2014] ZASCA 215 (01 December 2014)
  17. Brand House (Pty) Ltd v Sasfin Bank Ltd and Brandhouse Beverages (Pty) Ltd v Sasfin Bank Ltd(530/07) [2008] ZASCA 96 (16 September 2008)
  18. B v B(700/2013) [2014] ZASCA 137 (25 September 2014)
  19. Canterbury and Another v S[2024] ZAWCHC 188
  20. C E Van Wetten and Another v K A Bosch and OthersCase No: 402/2002
  21. Chineka Mupande, Gcobani Mkwananzi, Renias Mapfumo v The StateSC 58/2022 (Civil Appeal No. SC 749/18)
  22. Christelis NO and Others v Meyer NO and Others(916/12) [2014] ZASCA 53 (16 April 2014)
  23. Christie Muduwa v Jeremiah Zheke and Power Coach Express (Pvt) LimitedHH 372-16, HC 9079/14
  24. Cit Chem I.O.I (Private) Limited v Farmgate (Private) Limited and Mulholland Market (Private) LimitedHH 14/26, HCHC 480/24
  25. CMTI Zimbabwe (Private) Limited v Tristar Insurance Company LimitedHH (Harare High Court, 1 August 2012)
  26. Colgate Duffen Mudenda v The StateJudgment No. HB86/12, Case No. CRB 20/12
  27. Construction Resources Africa (Private) Limited v Central African Building Construction Company (Private) LimitedJudgment No. SC 51/18, Case No. SC 402/13, X ref Case No. SC 88/12
  28. Costxam Investments (Pvt) Ltd v Larkon Enterprises (Pvt) Ltd and Watyoka AggrippaHH 561/19; HC 2213/11
  29. Cotton Company of Zimbabwe Limited v Mobil Oil Zimbabwe (Pvt) Ltd and Total Zimbabwe (Pvt) LtdHH-69-2010, HC 1316/05
  30. Cupido v The State(1257/2022) [2024] ZASCA 4 (16 January 2024)
  31. Dambudzo Merjury Zifamba v The StateHH 521-17, CA 572/12, Ref CRB 6702-3/11
  32. Dark Fibre Africa (Pty) Ltd v Bluecentrix (Pty) Ltd t/a Smartswitch[2024] ZAWCHC 118
  33. David Mwanje Ya versus The StateHH 903/15, CA 301/13
  34. David Papiki Komane v The State(51/2019) [2022] ZASCA 55 (20 April 2022)
  35. David Solomon Tendayi Harid and Others v Zeziwa Moira Gwatidzo (in both her personal capacity and in her capacity as The Executrix Testamentary of the Estate Late Abdulman Eric Harid) and AnotherHH 301-25; HCH 2525/21
  36. Davids v The State(461/13) [2014] ZASCA 74 (29 May 2014)
  37. Department of Home Affairs v General Public Services Sectoral Bargaining Council and OthersCase no: JR281/17, Labour Court, Johannesburg
  38. Dinesh Moodley and Ugresen Perumal v The State(475/2023) [2024] ZASCA 102 (20 June 2024)
  39. Dorcas Doris Mhlanga v Benjamin PhakatshaneJudgment No. HB 25/15, Case No. HCA 120/13
  40. Dr. Emmanuel Lunga v Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution CompanyHH 267-16, HC 5192/14
  41. Dr Henk Douw Louwrens v James Peter OldwageCase No: 181/2004
  42. Du Preez N O v The Member of the Executive Council for Health & Social Development of the Eastern Cape Province(1032/2022) [2024] ZASCA 147 (28 October 2024)
  43. Earl Craig Classen & Another v The State(803/21) [2022] ZASCA 130 (03 October 2022)
  44. Econet Wireless (Pvt) Ltd v Antolice Enterprises (Pvt) LtdHH-32-18, HC 6958/15
  45. Eduardo Djamboni v Doreen Chimanikire and Toendepi KunakaHH 383-14; HC 1326/13
  46. Efrolou (Pvt) Ltd v Mrs MuringaniHH 122-2013, HC 1816/2010
  47. E Gabaatlholwe and N Rammutle v The StateCase No: 96/2002, Supreme Court of Appeal
  48. Elizabeth Mukomba v The StateHH 351-14, CA 160/13
  49. Enrique Abrey Lendol Mocke v The State(609/2007) [2008] ZASCA 80 (2 June 2008)
  50. Enterprises Swanepoel S.A. v Rhine Sports Investments (Private) LimitedHH 169-18; HC 1748/17
  51. Ephius Makaudze v Juliet Ann GreyvensteinJudgment No. S.C. 2/99, Civil Appeal No. 259/97
  52. Ephraim Ncube v The StateJudgment No. HB 145/12, Case No. HCA 56/12
  53. Eunice Dzangare and Wish Properties (Pvt) Ltd v Champion Constructions (Pvt) Ltd and Elizabeth Chidavaenzi and Registrar of DeedsHH 392/16, HC 9478/13 (Ref Case No. HC 2264/14, Ref Case No. HC 10840/15)
  54. Ex Parte Viking Fishing A Division of Sea Harvest Corporation (Pty) Ltd and Others[2024] ZAWCHC 283
  55. Eze v Adderley Body Corporate and Another[2024] ZAWCHC 7
  56. Fact Cover Engineering (Pvt) Ltd v United Builders Merchant (Pvt) LtdHH 605-16, HC 1016/12
  57. Ferreira v Levin NO and Others; Vryenhoek and Others v Powell NO and Others1996 (1) SA 984 (CC); 1996 (2) BCLR 102 (CC); CCT 5/95
  58. Fletcher v S(171/09) [2009] ZASCA 169 (1 December 2009)
  59. Gabriel Mandombo and Shylet Janyure v W. Katsa and V. Mavhunga and Zimbabwe Housing Company (Private) LimitedHH 470-22 CIV "A" 159/19
  60. Gareth Payne v The StateCase Number: CA&R182/2023 (unreported)
  61. George Graham Warren Kileff and Others v Tendai Kandawasvikwa and OthersHH 416-25; HC 1347/23
  62. George Phiri v The StateHB 108/21; HCA 181/19; XREF GWERU REG 114/19
  63. Gerhard Smit v The State(144/08) [2010] ZASCA 84 (31 May 2010)
  64. Good Living Real Estate (Pvt) Limited v A Adam and Company (Pvt) Limited and OthersHH 77-26, HCH 8810/25
  65. Gorden Mutsamba v Mrs E. DubeHB 190-15, HCA 30-14
  66. Gxasheka and Others v S[2024] ZAWCHC 34
  67. HAL obo MML v MEC for Health, Free State(1021/2019) [2021] ZASCA 149 (22 October 2021)
  68. Heinrich Gentle v The StateCase number 317/03 (SCA)
  69. Hendrik Christoffel Marais NO and Others v Varicor Nineteen (Pty) Ltd t/a BP Atlantic(843/16) [2017] ZASCA 46 (30 March 2017)
  70. Hohne v Super Stone Mining (Pty) Ltd(831/2015) [2016] ZASCA 186 (30 November 2016)
  71. Isaac Jamu v The StateJudgment No. SC 30/26, Criminal Appeal No. SC 947/25
  72. Isaac Madungwe and Others v King Lion Motorways (Pvt) Ltd t/a King Lion CoachesHMA 35/22; HC 222/17
  73. Jacobs and Another v Van Niekerk N.O and Others[2024] ZAWCHC 21
  74. Jantjies v S(871/13) [2014] ZASCA 153 (29 September 2014)
  75. Jason Naidoo v The State(333/2018) [2019] ZASCA 52 (1 April 2019)
  76. J E F Adendorff v The StateCase no: 344/03
  77. Joseph Kevin Trainor v The StateCase no: 468/2001
  78. Joseph Mfula Mulula v The State(074/2014) [2014] ZASC 103
  79. Judith Banda v Tendai MafundikwaHH 64-2011, HC 1173/09
  80. Juliana Sabarauta v Local Authorities Pension Fund & The SheriffJudgment No. SC 77/17, Civil Appeal No. SC 399/16
  81. Kamfer v S[2024] ZAWCHC 256
  82. Kasimboti Trading (Private) Limited and Others v ZB Bank LimitedSC 98/19 (Civil Appeal No. SC 820/18)
  83. Kekana v The State(581/11) [2012] ZASCA 75 (25 May 2012)
  84. Kelvin Kamutsamba v The StateHB 95-15, HCA 653-13
  85. Khanye and Another v S[2017] ZACC 29
  86. King Price Insurance Company Limited v Mhlongo(Case no 1016/2022) [2023] ZASCA 152 (15 November 2023)
  87. KLD Residential CC v Empire Earth Investments 17 (Pty) Ltd(1135/2016) [2017] ZASCA 98 (6 July 2017)
  88. Kotze N.O and Others v UD Boerdery CC[2024] ZAWCHC 302
  89. KPMG Chartered Accountants (SA) v Securefin Limited and Another(644/07) [2009] ZASCA 7 (13 March 2009)
  90. Krügel Heinsen Incorporated v Thompson and Another(41/2022) [2023] ZASCA 38 (31 March 2023)
  91. Land Sinclair Kabome v The StateJudgment No. SC 102/25, Civil Appeal No. SCB 122/24
  92. L.C v J.C and Others[2024] ZAWCHC 247
  93. Leeroy Benson v The State(300/13) [2014] ZASCA 26 (28 March 2014)
  94. Lewis Muridazo Chitengwa v Wilson Tatenda ManaseJudgment No. SC 14/09, Civil Appeal No. 244/05; ZLR (49)
  95. Leysath v Legal Practitioners' Fidelity Fund Board of Control(770/2021) [2022] ZASCA 115 (28 July 2022)
  96. 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
  97. Lindokuhle Percy Shongwe v The StateShongwe v The State (Case no 991/2019) [2024] ZASCA 127 (26 September 2024)
  98. L Kotzé v Suidwestelike Transvaalse LandboukoöperasieCase number: 312/03
  99. Lovemore Dewa v The StateHH 206-14, CA1193/12
  100. Luckman Mangwanda v The StateHH 299-11, CA 1104/10
  101. Machi v The State(256/2020) [2021] ZASCA 106
  102. Magasela v The State(1257/2023) [2025] ZASCA 08 (31 January 2025)
  103. Magqeya v Member of the Executive Council for Health, Eastern Cape[2018] ZASCA 141 (1 October 2018)
  104. Mahlalela v The State(396/16) [2016] ZASCA 181 (28 November 2016)
  105. Makombe Matuku v The StateHMT 20-19; CA 21/18
  106. M A L Frantzen v The Road Accident Fund(331/2021) [2022] ZASCA 107 (15 July 2022)
  107. Mazvita Evelyn Fata v The StateHH 420-13, CA 189/12, REF CRB 1266/12
  108. McDonald v Young(292/10) [2011] ZASCA 31 (24 March 2011)
  109. Mdlongwa v The State(99/10) [2010] ZASCA 82
  110. MEC for Health Eastern Cape v Aphilisiwe Sikota obo Sanelisiwe Sikota(842/2023) [2025] ZASCA 02 (15 January 2025)
  111. [MEDIA SUMMARY] Haarhoff & another v Director of Public Prosecutions, Eastern CapeZASCA 184 (11 December 2018)
  112. Mgwali v S[2024] ZAWCHC 335
  113. Mike Ness Agencies CC t/a Promech Boreholes v Lourensford Fruit Company (Pty) Ltd(922/2018) [2019] ZASCA 159 (28 November 2019)
  114. Mining Industry Pension Fund v DAB Marketing (Private) LimitedJudgment No. 25/2012, Civil Appeal No. SC 10/11
  115. Modiga v The State(20738/2014) [2015] ZASCA 94
  116. Mojapelo v The State(574/2014) [2016] ZASCA 22 (18 March 2016)
  117. Molaudzi v The State[2015] ZACC 20
  118. Morare v SA Rail Commuter Corporation Limited(585/2013) [2014] ZASCA 7 (13 March 2014)
  119. Mothwa v The State(124/15) [2015] ZASCA 143 (1 October 2015)
  120. Motsisi v The State(513/11) [2012] ZASCA 59 (2 April 2012)
  121. Mpho Robinson Tshiki v The State(358/2019) [2020] ZASCA 92 (18 August 2020)
  122. M.S.M v M.M and R.O (In re: Rule 43(6) application between M.M and R.O)[2024] ZAWCHC 203
  123. Mthembu v The State(379/2007) [2008] ZASCA 51 (10 April 2008)
  124. Mthembu v Transnet t/a Metrorail(157/08) [2009] ZASCA 67 (29 May 2009)
  125. Mthunzi Sibanda v Archibald Tsanga and Ronald Kunyangwe and The Officer in Charge CID Vehicle Theft Squad Harare N.O.HH 295-26 (HCH 4714/25)
  126. Mugodhi Apostolic Faith Church and Washington Mugodhi N.O v Davison Mangoma and Others; Ranganai Chikwena and Others v Mugodhi Apostolic Faith Church and OthersHH 551-22 (HC 5594/21, HC 901/22, HC 905/22)
  127. Mugwedi Makondelele Jonathan v The State(694/13) [2014] ZASCA 23 (27 March 2014)
  128. Mulaudzi v The State[2016] ZASCA 70 (20 May 2016)
  129. Mutual & Federal Insurance Company Ltd v SMD Telecommunications CC(486/09) [2010] ZASCA 133 (1 October 2010)
  130. Mzwake Mbuli v The StateCASE NO: 422/2001
  131. Nemavhola v The State(45/13) [2013] ZASCA 81
  132. Ngqengqa v S[2024] ZAWCHC 96
  133. Nkani Khoza and Jimmy Moyo and Collet Moyo v The StateHB 128/28; HCBCR 1426/25
  134. Nndwambi v S(168/2018) [2018] ZASCA 99 (14 June 2018)
  135. Nomagugu Sithulisile Johnson v Natasha Farai Mashonganyika and OthersHB 197/25, HCBC 219/24
  136. Nomazoza v The State(246/08) [2008] ZASCA 151
  137. Nompithizelo Mary Makeba and Somikazi Alicia Ntambula v The StateCase No: 510/2002 (Unreported - SCA judgment delivered 30 May 2003)
  138. Nomsa Kanyoka and Others v The StateJudgment No. HB 151/12, Case No. HCA 159-12/10, CRB 965-74/08
  139. Norman Dlepu v The State(567/06) [2007] ZASCA 81
  140. Ntshongwana v The State[2023] ZASCA 156
  141. Onbert Mapfumo v The StateHH 431-21, CA 438/17
  142. Papa Moses Mafaladiso and Others v The StateSaaknommer 13/2002 (Supreme Court of Appeal) - unreported but marked as RAPPORTEERBAAR
  143. Paradzai Choga v Rebecca Masedza and OthersHH 335-21, CIV 'A' 192/20
  144. Paul Sithole and Paul Sithole (Junior) v Steward Bank Limited and OthersHH 247-21, HC 5442/16
  145. Percy Nyachowe v Joyce Kuchera and OthersHH 418-25; HCHC 242/24
  146. Peter Dube v Adolphous DubeHB 152-25; HC 298/19
  147. Phillip Murwira v The StateHH 263-15, CA 1067/13, CRB 466/13
  148. Phoenix International Logistics (Pty) Ltd v Stax of Wood CC and Another[2024] ZAWCHC 98
  149. Pieter Doorewaard and Another v The State(908/2019) [2020] ZASCA 155 (27 November 2020)
  150. Pillay v The State(570/11) [2012] ZASCA 43 (29 March 2012)
  151. Pistorius v The State(253/13) [2014] ZASCA 47 (01 April 2014)
  152. Playtime Manufacturing (Pvt) Ltd v Tendayi MusangaHH 187-2004, HC 434/04
  153. Presbytery of Zimbabwe of the Uniting Presbyterian Church in Southern Africa v The Presbytery of Zimbabwe Education Trust & 8 OthersHH 480/25, HCH8164/22
  154. Rajah and Another v S[2024] ZAWCHC 260
  155. Ramafamba v Score Supermarkets (Trading) (Pty) Ltd(517/2012) [2012] ZASCA 162 (19 November 2012)
  156. Rammbuda v The State(156/14) [2014] ZASCA 146 (26 September 2014)
  157. Raphael Madombwe v The StateHH 45-2002, CA 477/01
  158. Rathumbu v S(369/11) [2012] ZASCA 51 (30 March 2012)
  159. Rautini v Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa(853/2020) [2021] ZASCA 158 (8 November 2021)
  160. Recklies v Road Accident Fund[2024] ZAWCHC 217
  161. Renasa Insurance Company Limited v Watson(32/2015) [2016] ZASCA 13 (11 March 2016)
  162. Richard Ditshele Molimi and Mokgobe Ishmael Mashoeshoe v The State(249/05) [2006] ZASCA 38
  163. Richard Ditshele Molimi v The State(CCT 10/07) [2008] ZACC 2
  164. Richman Sizwe Mlenze v The State(569/06) [2007] ZASCA 39
  165. Road Accident Fund v WZ MgwebaCase No 488/03
  166. Robert Mandlakayise Du Plooy and Victor Nkosinathi Zikole v Ntombi Christophora Du Plooy and Others(417/11) [2012] ZASCA 135
  167. Robert Paul Serné N O and Others v Mzamomhle Educare and Others(588/2023) [2024] ZASCA 152 (12 November 2024)
  168. Roman's Transport CC v Sisa Zihlwele(13/2014) [2015] ZASCA 13 (16 March 2015)
  169. Rooyendal (Pty) Ltd v The Minister of Land Affairs(20049/14) [2015] ZASCA 108 (21 August 2015)
  170. Routemaster (Pty) Ltd v Retro Active CC (SJP Investments CC Intervening)[2024] ZAWCHC 265
  171. Rum Fotos (Pvt) Ltd v Tichafa ChirevoHH 144-18, HC 3966/13
  172. Samson Shonisani Ralukukwe v The State(98/05) [2006] ZASCA 64
  173. Samuels and Another v S[2024] ZAWCHC 197
  174. Santam Beperk v Vincent BiddulphCase No. 105/2003
  175. Sarudzayi Nhundu v Phineas Chivazve Chiota and The Registrar of DeedsJudgment No. SC 28/07, Civil Appeal No. 297/06, ZLR (22)
  176. SA Taxi Development Finance (Pty) Ltd v Thethani NO[2024] ZAWCHC 60
  177. Selinah Chido Tayi v Emery Jozeph Hajdu and Verocy Real Estate (Private) Limited and Cotswold Grove Flats (Private) LimitedHH 415-18, HC 7865/16
  178. Semegal Investments (Private) Limited v Polomo Enterprises (Private) LimitedHH60/26, HCHC 308/25
  179. Sibongile Wendy Makhathini v Road Accident FundCase No: 21/2000 [2001] (Unreported, Supreme Court of Appeal, 14 November 2001)
  180. Silethemba Msimanga v Mcazululo NdlovuHB 54-17 (HC 2460-14)
  181. Simon Dube and Others v The StateHB 342-16, HCA 74-77-15
  182. Sindane v The State(510/10) [2010] ZASCA 157
  183. Siobhan Lee O'Shea N.O. v Christopher Peter Van Zyl N.O. and Others(791/10) [2011] ZASCA 156 (28 September 2011)
  184. Siyabonga Ngcobo v The State(115/2024) [2025] ZASCA 12 (12 February 2025)
  185. Sobahle Macinezela (aka Macimela) v The State(550/2017) [2018] ZASCA 32 (26 March 2018)
  186. Stellenbosch Farmers' Winery Group Limited and Another v Martell & Cie S A and OthersCase number 427/01
  187. Steven Govender and Others v The StateCase Number 254/03
  188. Summermania Eleven (Pty) Ltd v William Henry Hattingh N O(316/2022) [2024] ZASCA 42 (5 April 2024)
  189. S v Lenting and Others2024 (2) SACR 525 (WCC)
  190. Takawira Jongoni v Oren RukwavaHH 556-22, HC 2719/21
  191. Tara White v The StateCA 364/01, HH 100-2002
  192. Tazvitya Arthar Mutandwa v Silver Zhuwake and OthersHH 50-2010, HC 726/09
  193. The Head: Health, Department of Health, Provincial Administration: Western Cape v Charles Oppelt(238/2013) [2014] ZASCA 135 (25 September 2014)
  194. The MEC for the Department of Health for the Province of KwaZulu-Natal v Denise Franks(329/10) [2011] ZASCA 84 (27 May 2011)
  195. The Member of the Executive Council for Health, Eastern Cape v Zimbini Mpetsheni obo Luyanda Mpetsheni[2020] ZASCA 169 (14 December 2020)
  196. The Member of the Executive Council for Health, Limpopo Provincial Government v L W Mokgotho obo D Mokgotho(502/2021) [2022] ZASCA 146 (27 October 2022)
  197. The Owners of the MV 'Banglar Mookh' v Transnet Ltd(842/2011) [2012] ZASCA 57 (30 March 2012)
  198. The Pietermaritzburg Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals v Junaid Peerbhai(422/06) [2007] ZASCA 66
  199. The Prosecutor General of Zimbabwe v Samson Shumbayarerwa and The Magistrate, Harare (Tsikwa N.O)HH 405/15, CA 158/14, CRB R1030/12
  200. The Sheriff for Zimbabwe and Sefenia Chavundura and Demetria Chavundura and Blossom View Holdings LimitedHH 103-22, HC 3201/21