Law of Evidence cases

South African case law on Law of Evidence, with full citations. 225 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. A L Wilmot v The StateCase No. 180/2001
  6. Andile Mdletye v The StateCase No: 246/98 (SCA, delivered 29 September 1999)
  7. Andrew Dumba v The StateHB 82/17; HCA 71/15
  8. Apostolic Faith Mission in Zimbabwe v Abraham Masamba and Amon Nyika Chinyemba and Odar Housing Development ConsortiumHH 505-25; HCH 6673/21
  9. A S v The State(349/10) [2011] ZASCA 52 (30 March 2011)
  10. Avhapfani Daniel Khavhadi and Others v The State(459/15) [2015] ZASCA 191 (30 November 2015)
  11. Balance Monde and Marian Fungai Ngongoni v Lucian Ncokwana Dumbarimwe and Masvingo City CouncilHH 75-26, HCHC 6982/23
  12. Bitumen Construction Services (Pvt) Ltd v Tinphil Investments (Pvt) Ltd t/a Skyview Earthmoving (Pvt) LtdHH 570-18, HC5220/16
  13. Botha v S[2009] ZASCA 125 (29 September 2009)
  14. Bradley Syster & Justin Van Reenen v The State(126/2014) [2014] ZASCA 215 (01 December 2014)
  15. 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)
  16. B v B(700/2013) [2014] ZASCA 137 (25 September 2014)
  17. C E Van Wetten and Another v K A Bosch and OthersCase No: 402/2002
  18. Chineka Mupande, Gcobani Mkwananzi, Renias Mapfumo v The StateSC 58/2022 (Civil Appeal No. SC 749/18)
  19. Christelis NO and Others v Meyer NO and Others(916/12) [2014] ZASCA 53 (16 April 2014)
  20. Christie Muduwa v Jeremiah Zheke and Power Coach Express (Pvt) LimitedHH 372-16, HC 9079/14
  21. Cit Chem I.O.I (Private) Limited v Farmgate (Private) Limited and Mulholland Market (Private) LimitedHH 14/26, HCHC 480/24
  22. CMTI Zimbabwe (Private) Limited v Tristar Insurance Company LimitedHH (Harare High Court, 1 August 2012)
  23. Colgate Duffen Mudenda v The StateJudgment No. HB86/12, Case No. CRB 20/12
  24. 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
  25. Costxam Investments (Pvt) Ltd v Larkon Enterprises (Pvt) Ltd and Watyoka AggrippaHH 561/19; HC 2213/11
  26. Cotton Company of Zimbabwe Limited v Mobil Oil Zimbabwe (Pvt) Ltd and Total Zimbabwe (Pvt) LtdHH-69-2010, HC 1316/05
  27. Cupido v The State(1257/2022) [2024] ZASCA 4 (16 January 2024)
  28. Dambudzo Merjury Zifamba v The StateHH 521-17, CA 572/12, Ref CRB 6702-3/11
  29. David Mwanje Ya versus The StateHH 903/15, CA 301/13
  30. David Papiki Komane v The State(51/2019) [2022] ZASCA 55 (20 April 2022)
  31. 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
  32. Davids v The State(461/13) [2014] ZASCA 74 (29 May 2014)
  33. Department of Home Affairs v General Public Services Sectoral Bargaining Council and OthersCase no: JR281/17, Labour Court, Johannesburg
  34. Dinesh Moodley and Ugresen Perumal v The State(475/2023) [2024] ZASCA 102 (20 June 2024)
  35. Dorcas Doris Mhlanga v Benjamin PhakatshaneJudgment No. HB 25/15, Case No. HCA 120/13
  36. Dr. Emmanuel Lunga v Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution CompanyHH 267-16, HC 5192/14
  37. Dr Henk Douw Louwrens v James Peter OldwageCase No: 181/2004
  38. 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)
  39. Earl Craig Classen & Another v The State(803/21) [2022] ZASCA 130 (03 October 2022)
  40. Econet Wireless (Pvt) Ltd v Antolice Enterprises (Pvt) LtdHH-32-18, HC 6958/15
  41. Eduardo Djamboni v Doreen Chimanikire and Toendepi KunakaHH 383-14; HC 1326/13
  42. Efrolou (Pvt) Ltd v Mrs MuringaniHH 122-2013, HC 1816/2010
  43. E Gabaatlholwe and N Rammutle v The StateCase No: 96/2002, Supreme Court of Appeal
  44. Elizabeth Mukomba v The StateHH 351-14, CA 160/13
  45. Enrique Abrey Lendol Mocke v The State(609/2007) [2008] ZASCA 80 (2 June 2008)
  46. Enterprises Swanepoel S.A. v Rhine Sports Investments (Private) LimitedHH 169-18; HC 1748/17
  47. Ephius Makaudze v Juliet Ann GreyvensteinJudgment No. S.C. 2/99, Civil Appeal No. 259/97
  48. Ephraim Ncube v The StateJudgment No. HB 145/12, Case No. HCA 56/12
  49. 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)
  50. Fact Cover Engineering (Pvt) Ltd v United Builders Merchant (Pvt) LtdHH 605-16, HC 1016/12
  51. 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
  52. Fletcher v S(171/09) [2009] ZASCA 169 (1 December 2009)
  53. Gabriel Mandombo and Shylet Janyure v W. Katsa and V. Mavhunga and Zimbabwe Housing Company (Private) LimitedHH 470-22 CIV "A" 159/19
  54. Gareth Payne v The StateCase Number: CA&R182/2023 (unreported)
  55. George Graham Warren Kileff and Others v Tendai Kandawasvikwa and OthersHH 416-25; HC 1347/23
  56. George Phiri v The StateHB 108/21; HCA 181/19; XREF GWERU REG 114/19
  57. Gerhard Smit v The State(144/08) [2010] ZASCA 84 (31 May 2010)
  58. Good Living Real Estate (Pvt) Limited v A Adam and Company (Pvt) Limited and OthersHH 77-26, HCH 8810/25
  59. Gorden Mutsamba v Mrs E. DubeHB 190-15, HCA 30-14
  60. HAL obo MML v MEC for Health, Free State(1021/2019) [2021] ZASCA 149 (22 October 2021)
  61. Heinrich Gentle v The StateCase number 317/03 (SCA)
  62. Hendrik Christoffel Marais NO and Others v Varicor Nineteen (Pty) Ltd t/a BP Atlantic(843/16) [2017] ZASCA 46 (30 March 2017)
  63. Hohne v Super Stone Mining (Pty) Ltd(831/2015) [2016] ZASCA 186 (30 November 2016)
  64. Isaac Jamu v The StateJudgment No. SC 30/26, Criminal Appeal No. SC 947/25
  65. Isaac Madungwe and Others v King Lion Motorways (Pvt) Ltd t/a King Lion CoachesHMA 35/22; HC 222/17
  66. Jantjies v S(871/13) [2014] ZASCA 153 (29 September 2014)
  67. Jason Naidoo v The State(333/2018) [2019] ZASCA 52 (1 April 2019)
  68. J E F Adendorff v The StateCase no: 344/03
  69. Joseph Kevin Trainor v The StateCase no: 468/2001
  70. Joseph Mfula Mulula v The State(074/2014) [2014] ZASC 103
  71. Judith Banda v Tendai MafundikwaHH 64-2011, HC 1173/09
  72. Juliana Sabarauta v Local Authorities Pension Fund & The SheriffJudgment No. SC 77/17, Civil Appeal No. SC 399/16
  73. Kasimboti Trading (Private) Limited and Others v ZB Bank LimitedSC 98/19 (Civil Appeal No. SC 820/18)
  74. Kekana v The State(581/11) [2012] ZASCA 75 (25 May 2012)
  75. Kelvin Kamutsamba v The StateHB 95-15, HCA 653-13
  76. Khanye and Another v S[2017] ZACC 29
  77. King Price Insurance Company Limited v Mhlongo(Case no 1016/2022) [2023] ZASCA 152 (15 November 2023)
  78. KLD Residential CC v Empire Earth Investments 17 (Pty) Ltd(1135/2016) [2017] ZASCA 98 (6 July 2017)
  79. KPMG Chartered Accountants (SA) v Securefin Limited and Another(644/07) [2009] ZASCA 7 (13 March 2009)
  80. Krügel Heinsen Incorporated v Thompson and Another(41/2022) [2023] ZASCA 38 (31 March 2023)
  81. Land Sinclair Kabome v The StateJudgment No. SC 102/25, Civil Appeal No. SCB 122/24
  82. Leeroy Benson v The State(300/13) [2014] ZASCA 26 (28 March 2014)
  83. Lewis Muridazo Chitengwa v Wilson Tatenda ManaseJudgment No. SC 14/09, Civil Appeal No. 244/05; ZLR (49)
  84. Leysath v Legal Practitioners' Fidelity Fund Board of Control(770/2021) [2022] ZASCA 115 (28 July 2022)
  85. 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
  86. L Kotzé v Suidwestelike Transvaalse LandboukoöperasieCase number: 312/03
  87. Lovemore Dewa v The StateHH 206-14, CA1193/12
  88. Luckman Mangwanda v The StateHH 299-11, CA 1104/10
  89. Machi v The State(256/2020) [2021] ZASCA 106
  90. Magasela v The State(1257/2023) [2025] ZASCA 08 (31 January 2025)
  91. Magqeya v Member of the Executive Council for Health, Eastern Cape[2018] ZASCA 141 (1 October 2018)
  92. Mahlalela v The State(396/16) [2016] ZASCA 181 (28 November 2016)
  93. Makombe Matuku v The StateHMT 20-19; CA 21/18
  94. M A L Frantzen v The Road Accident Fund(331/2021) [2022] ZASCA 107 (15 July 2022)
  95. Mazvita Evelyn Fata v The StateHH 420-13, CA 189/12, REF CRB 1266/12
  96. McDonald v Young(292/10) [2011] ZASCA 31 (24 March 2011)
  97. Mdlongwa v The State(99/10) [2010] ZASCA 82
  98. MEC for Health Eastern Cape v Aphilisiwe Sikota obo Sanelisiwe Sikota(842/2023) [2025] ZASCA 02 (15 January 2025)
  99. [MEDIA SUMMARY] Haarhoff & another v Director of Public Prosecutions, Eastern CapeZASCA 184 (11 December 2018)
  100. Mike Ness Agencies CC t/a Promech Boreholes v Lourensford Fruit Company (Pty) Ltd(922/2018) [2019] ZASCA 159 (28 November 2019)
  101. Mining Industry Pension Fund v DAB Marketing (Private) LimitedJudgment No. 25/2012, Civil Appeal No. SC 10/11
  102. Modiga v The State(20738/2014) [2015] ZASCA 94
  103. Mojapelo v The State(574/2014) [2016] ZASCA 22 (18 March 2016)
  104. Molaudzi v The State[2015] ZACC 20
  105. Morare v SA Rail Commuter Corporation Limited(585/2013) [2014] ZASCA 7 (13 March 2014)
  106. Mothwa v The State(124/15) [2015] ZASCA 143 (1 October 2015)
  107. Motsisi v The State(513/11) [2012] ZASCA 59 (2 April 2012)
  108. Mpho Robinson Tshiki v The State(358/2019) [2020] ZASCA 92 (18 August 2020)
  109. Mthembu v The State(379/2007) [2008] ZASCA 51 (10 April 2008)
  110. Mthembu v Transnet t/a Metrorail(157/08) [2009] ZASCA 67 (29 May 2009)
  111. 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)
  112. 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)
  113. Mugwedi Makondelele Jonathan v The State(694/13) [2014] ZASCA 23 (27 March 2014)
  114. Mulaudzi v The State[2016] ZASCA 70 (20 May 2016)
  115. Mutual & Federal Insurance Company Ltd v SMD Telecommunications CC(486/09) [2010] ZASCA 133 (1 October 2010)
  116. Mzwake Mbuli v The StateCASE NO: 422/2001
  117. Nemavhola v The State(45/13) [2013] ZASCA 81
  118. Nkani Khoza and Jimmy Moyo and Collet Moyo v The StateHB 128/28; HCBCR 1426/25
  119. Nndwambi v S(168/2018) [2018] ZASCA 99 (14 June 2018)
  120. Nomagugu Sithulisile Johnson v Natasha Farai Mashonganyika and OthersHB 197/25, HCBC 219/24
  121. Nomazoza v The State(246/08) [2008] ZASCA 151
  122. Nompithizelo Mary Makeba and Somikazi Alicia Ntambula v The StateCase No: 510/2002 (Unreported - SCA judgment delivered 30 May 2003)
  123. Nomsa Kanyoka and Others v The StateJudgment No. HB 151/12, Case No. HCA 159-12/10, CRB 965-74/08
  124. Norman Dlepu v The State(567/06) [2007] ZASCA 81
  125. Onbert Mapfumo v The StateHH 431-21, CA 438/17
  126. Papa Moses Mafaladiso and Others v The StateSaaknommer 13/2002 (Supreme Court of Appeal) - unreported but marked as RAPPORTEERBAAR
  127. Paradzai Choga v Rebecca Masedza and OthersHH 335-21, CIV 'A' 192/20
  128. Paul Sithole and Paul Sithole (Junior) v Steward Bank Limited and OthersHH 247-21, HC 5442/16
  129. Percy Nyachowe v Joyce Kuchera and OthersHH 418-25; HCHC 242/24
  130. Peter Dube v Adolphous DubeHB 152-25; HC 298/19
  131. Phillip Murwira v The StateHH 263-15, CA 1067/13, CRB 466/13
  132. Pieter Doorewaard and Another v The State(908/2019) [2020] ZASCA 155 (27 November 2020)
  133. Pillay v The State(570/11) [2012] ZASCA 43 (29 March 2012)
  134. Pistorius v The State(253/13) [2014] ZASCA 47 (01 April 2014)
  135. Playtime Manufacturing (Pvt) Ltd v Tendayi MusangaHH 187-2004, HC 434/04
  136. Presbytery of Zimbabwe of the Uniting Presbyterian Church in Southern Africa v The Presbytery of Zimbabwe Education Trust & 8 OthersHH 480/25, HCH8164/22
  137. Ramafamba v Score Supermarkets (Trading) (Pty) Ltd(517/2012) [2012] ZASCA 162 (19 November 2012)
  138. Rammbuda v The State(156/14) [2014] ZASCA 146 (26 September 2014)
  139. Raphael Madombwe v The StateHH 45-2002, CA 477/01
  140. Rathumbu v S(369/11) [2012] ZASCA 51 (30 March 2012)
  141. Rautini v Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa(853/2020) [2021] ZASCA 158 (8 November 2021)
  142. Renasa Insurance Company Limited v Watson(32/2015) [2016] ZASCA 13 (11 March 2016)
  143. Richard Ditshele Molimi and Mokgobe Ishmael Mashoeshoe v The State(249/05) [2006] ZASCA 38
  144. Richard Ditshele Molimi v The State(CCT 10/07) [2008] ZACC 2
  145. Richman Sizwe Mlenze v The State(569/06) [2007] ZASCA 39
  146. Road Accident Fund v WZ MgwebaCase No 488/03
  147. Robert Mandlakayise Du Plooy and Victor Nkosinathi Zikole v Ntombi Christophora Du Plooy and Others(417/11) [2012] ZASCA 135
  148. Robert Paul Serné N O and Others v Mzamomhle Educare and Others(588/2023) [2024] ZASCA 152 (12 November 2024)
  149. Roman's Transport CC v Sisa Zihlwele(13/2014) [2015] ZASCA 13 (16 March 2015)
  150. Rooyendal (Pty) Ltd v The Minister of Land Affairs(20049/14) [2015] ZASCA 108 (21 August 2015)
  151. Rum Fotos (Pvt) Ltd v Tichafa ChirevoHH 144-18, HC 3966/13
  152. Samson Shonisani Ralukukwe v The State(98/05) [2006] ZASCA 64
  153. Santam Beperk v Vincent BiddulphCase No. 105/2003
  154. Sarudzayi Nhundu v Phineas Chivazve Chiota and The Registrar of DeedsJudgment No. SC 28/07, Civil Appeal No. 297/06, ZLR (22)
  155. Selinah Chido Tayi v Emery Jozeph Hajdu and Verocy Real Estate (Private) Limited and Cotswold Grove Flats (Private) LimitedHH 415-18, HC 7865/16
  156. Semegal Investments (Private) Limited v Polomo Enterprises (Private) LimitedHH60/26, HCHC 308/25
  157. Sibongile Wendy Makhathini v Road Accident FundCase No: 21/2000 [2001] (Unreported, Supreme Court of Appeal, 14 November 2001)
  158. Silethemba Msimanga v Mcazululo NdlovuHB 54-17 (HC 2460-14)
  159. Simon Dube and Others v The StateHB 342-16, HCA 74-77-15
  160. Sindane v The State(510/10) [2010] ZASCA 157
  161. Siobhan Lee O'Shea N.O. v Christopher Peter Van Zyl N.O. and Others(791/10) [2011] ZASCA 156 (28 September 2011)
  162. Siyabonga Ngcobo v The State(115/2024) [2025] ZASCA 12 (12 February 2025)
  163. Sobahle Macinezela (aka Macimela) v The State(550/2017) [2018] ZASCA 32 (26 March 2018)
  164. Stellenbosch Farmers' Winery Group Limited and Another v Martell & Cie S A and OthersCase number 427/01
  165. Steven Govender and Others v The StateCase Number 254/03
  166. Summermania Eleven (Pty) Ltd v William Henry Hattingh N O(316/2022) [2024] ZASCA 42 (5 April 2024)
  167. Takawira Jongoni v Oren RukwavaHH 556-22, HC 2719/21
  168. Tara White v The StateCA 364/01, HH 100-2002
  169. Tazvitya Arthar Mutandwa v Silver Zhuwake and OthersHH 50-2010, HC 726/09
  170. The Head: Health, Department of Health, Provincial Administration: Western Cape v Charles Oppelt(238/2013) [2014] ZASCA 135 (25 September 2014)
  171. The MEC for the Department of Health for the Province of KwaZulu-Natal v Denise Franks(329/10) [2011] ZASCA 84 (27 May 2011)
  172. The Member of the Executive Council for Health, Eastern Cape v Zimbini Mpetsheni obo Luyanda Mpetsheni[2020] ZASCA 169 (14 December 2020)
  173. 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)
  174. The Owners of the MV 'Banglar Mookh' v Transnet Ltd(842/2011) [2012] ZASCA 57 (30 March 2012)
  175. The Pietermaritzburg Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals v Junaid Peerbhai(422/06) [2007] ZASCA 66
  176. The Prosecutor General of Zimbabwe v Samson Shumbayarerwa and The Magistrate, Harare (Tsikwa N.O)HH 405/15, CA 158/14, CRB R1030/12
  177. The Sheriff for Zimbabwe and Sefenia Chavundura and Demetria Chavundura and Blossom View Holdings LimitedHH 103-22, HC 3201/21
  178. The Sheriff for Zimbabwe v Zimbolicious Private Limited and BG Insurance Pvt LtdHH 840-18, HC 2729/18 (REF CASE NO. HC 10507/17)
  179. The Sheriff of Zimbabwe v Parthacres (Pvt) Ltd and CBZ Bank LimitedHH 147-18, HC 10502/17 Ref HC 6008/17
  180. The Sheriff of Zimbabwe v Sadzaguru Farming (Pvt) Ltd and Tariro Leon Mundawarara and Shelter Zimbabwe (Pvt) Ltd and Windmill (Pvt) LtdHH 361-19, HC 4346/18
  181. The State v Aaron TomHH 540-21, CRB NO. 57/20
  182. The State v Bhekimpilo MoyoHB 77/15, HC (CRB) 192/14
  183. The State v Bright ZitsatoHH 686-14, CRB No. 136/14
  184. The State v Certain MoyoHB 238/16, HC (CRB) 121/16
  185. The State v Edmore NyamazanaHB 239-15, HC (CRB) 100-15
  186. The State v Enock NcubeHB 14/18, HC (CRB) 15/18
  187. The State versus Luckchance MutsagoHMT 69-19; CRB 26/18
  188. The State versus Zacharia ManhuruHCC 41/25; HCCR 823/25
  189. The State v Isaac Masare Bosha and Kudakwashe Tazvivinga and Thomas SumaHB 115-15, HC (CRB) 135-37/14
  190. The State v Last MbiziHH 453-22; CRB 42/21
  191. The State v Lawrence Chikazhe and Francis NdumeHH 297-22, CRB NO. 3/22
  192. The State v Leonard BundwaHH 134-2003; CRB R390/01
  193. The State v Liverson MukubwaHMA 26/19; CRB 3/18 (High Court of Zimbabwe, Masvingo)
  194. The State v Lovemore JochomaHH 606-14, CRB 802/14
  195. The State v Melusi Ndlovu alias James Jabulani PhakathiHB 240-17; HC (CRB) 96-17
  196. The State v Mike MoyoHB 139-15, HCAR 280/15, CRB REG 21-15
  197. The State v Mike TshumaJudgment No. HB 231/12, Case No. CRB 42/12
  198. The State v Phillip ChiurungeHH 295-15, CRB 147/14
  199. The State v Pilane(1362/16) [2017] ZASCA 71 (1 June 2017)
  200. The State v Qinisela SibandaHB 93/16, HC (CRB 44/16)