Law of Succession cases

South African case law on Law of Succession, with full citations. 79 cases — page 1 of 1.

  1. Abdullah Ismail Kassim (in his capacity as Executor Dative of the Estate of Ralph Simon Lapin) v Matthews MukwawayaHH 197-2010, HC 733/10
  2. Association for Voluntary Sterilization of South Africa v Standard Trust Limited and Others(325/2022) [2023] ZASCA 87 (7 June 2023)
  3. Barbara Cook v Alistair Abrahams and OthersHH 263-21, HC 5608/19
  4. Barend Jacobus Du Toit NO v Errol Thomas NO(635/15) [2016] ZASCA 94 (1 June 2016)
  5. Basimon Tapfumaneyi v Noah Musaruro (in his capacity as Executor of the Estate Late Vasco Musaruro) and OthersNot provided - High Court of Zimbabwe, Harare, 7 February 2012 & 1 March 2012
  6. Bekker, Elizabeth Christina v Naude, Mildred and OthersSaaknommer 179/01 (SCA) [also reported as 2002 (1) SA 264 (W) in the High Court]
  7. Bharat Kumar Bhana NO and Another v Dipak Gihwala and OthersLCC 07/2012
  8. BoE Trust Limited NO and Others (in their capacities as co-trustees of the Jean Pierre De Villiers Trust 5208/2006)(846/11) [2012] ZASCA 147 (28 September 2012)
  9. Bona Mutsahuni-Mugabe N.O. and Tinotenda Robert Mugabe and Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe v Tinos ManongovereHH 309-22, CIV 'A' 154/21
  10. Brand v Brand and Another[2024] ZAWCHC 116
  11. Coetzee v Bosman; Van As v Bosman[2024] ZAWCHC 232
  12. Curators Ad Litem to Certain Potential Beneficiaries of the Emma Smith Educational Fund v The University of KwaZulu-Natal(510/09) [2010] ZASCA 136 (1 October 2010)
  13. 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
  14. Douglasdale Dairy (Pty) Ltd & others v Bragge & another(731/2017) [2018] ZASCA 68 (25 May 2018)
  15. Elizabeth Thimbiluni Tshivhase v Azwihangwisi Francinah Tshivhase N O and Another(105/2023) [2025] ZASCA 131 (12 September 2025)
  16. Ernest Chatumudza Mhizha and Others v W Virimayi and The City of HarareHH 41-2002, HC 8645/2001
  17. Estate Late Goolam Murtuza Hafiz and Others v Ahmed Zakir Hafiz and Others(804/2022) [2023] ZASCA 114 (27 July 2023)
  18. Estate Late Willard Mwayera v Horlodge Investments (Pvt) Ltd and OthersHH 53-19, HC 7496/06
  19. Fanuel James Chinouyazve and Farai Gerald Chinouyazve v Soni Mandindo and OthersHH 60-2004, HC 2364/00
  20. Gwire Billy Kasese v Esther Ndingadini Mafutha (In her capacity as the executrix of the Estate late Walter Noah Mafutha) and OthersHH 659-14, HC 6816/11 (Ref Case HC 5272/05)
  21. Harold Chinogurei v Shamiso Chiseko and The Deputy SheriffHIGH COURT OF ZIMBABWE, HARARE, 24 March 2011
  22. Hassody Katha v Primathie Pillay N.O. and Others(276/2024) [2025] ZASCA 106 (18 July 2025)
  23. Heather Wendy Smith v Charles Parsons N.O. and Others(187/09) [2010] ZASCA 39 (30 March 2010)
  24. Hendrik van der Merwe v Master of the High Court and another(605/09) [2010] ZASCA 99
  25. Henriques v Giles NO(213/08) [2009] ZASCA 64 (29 May 2009)
  26. Hollard Life Assurance Company Limited v G J Van Der Merwe NOCase No: 569/03
  27. Ian David Mitchell NO v Sandra Jane Wren(153/2015) [2016] ZASCA 50
  28. Irene Mhlanga v Mike MhlangaJudgment No. SC 103/21, Civil Appeal No. SC 334/20
  29. Jane Chipiti v Tatenda Dembaremba and OthersHH 213-26, R-HCH 4213/22
  30. Joice Murera Tendayi v Bulawayo Glass and Allied Products (Pvt) Ltd and Invy Mashavira and Bulawayo City CouncilHB 171-18, HC 1203/16
  31. Josephina Munyoro (Nee Musiyiwa) (In her capacity as the Executor of the Estate Late Ambrose Jeremiah Musiyiwa DR 675/83) v Eusebia Musiyiwa N.O (In her capacity as the Executor of the Estate late Stephen Musiyiwa DR 1962/16) and The Master of the High Court of Zimbabwe N.OHH 607-25; HCH 3004/25
  32. Joshua Muza Tangawabaiwa v Edward Tarusenga N.O (in his capacity as the Executor Testamentary of the Estate Late Sophia Tangawabaiwa DR 3019) and OthersJudgment No. SC 87/25, Civil Appeal No. SC 564/24
  33. Juliana Dube (nee Kunyarimwe) and Jonathan Kunyarimwe v Freddy Chimbari N.O. and Master of the High Court N.O. and Tendai Phineas Nyagwande and Edna Zivai NyagwandeHH 838-18, HC 9791/17
  34. Kalisthene Lambrakis v Santam LimitedCase Number 412/00, [2002] (unreported)
  35. Karen Bote v Silas Dune N.O and The Master of the High CourtHH 479-19, HC 2051/19
  36. Levin v Levin(644/09) [2011] ZASCA 114 (03 June 2011)
  37. Lotter v Trustees for Time Being of Phildi Trust[2024] ZAWCHC 158
  38. Mainos Mudukuti v Director of Housing of the Chitungwiza Town Council (NO) and OthersHH 243-15; HC 1406/15
  39. Marble Timbe v Ngonidzashe Family TrustSC 53/09
  40. Maria Salome Katsiga v Hilda Tambudzai Charlie and Nyasha Lovemore Machakaire and Master of High Court and Registrar of DeedsHH 6-2009, HC 2059/07
  41. Mark Oliver Kaplan and Merle Sandra Katz NNO v The Professional and Executive Retirement Fund and Others1999 (4) SA (SCA) [case number not explicitly stated in judgment, but referenced as appeal from 1998 (4) SA 1234 (W)]
  42. Martha Wazili v Pauline Mandingo N.O. and OthersHH721/22, HC5792/16
  43. Meintjes NO v Coetzer & Others(089/09) [2010] ZASCA 32
  44. Misheck Honamombe v Florence ChukuruwoHH 296-16, CIV 'A" 513/14
  45. Mkhize: In re Mbuyazi v The Premier of the Province of Kwazulu-Natal and Mbuyazi v Mbonambi Community Development Trust(822/2013) [2014] ZASCA 204 (28 November 2014)
  46. MM obo GM v Member of the Executive Council for the Department of Health, North West Province(782/2022) [2024] ZASCA 52
  47. Molly Chiuraise v Grace Shuro and City of MasvingoHH 594-16, HC 11184/14
  48. Monyepao v Ledwaba and Others(1368/18) [2020] ZASCA 54 (27 May 2020)
  49. Mthembu v LetselaCase No: 71/98
  50. Nandipha Tshali and Another v Nokwanela Abegail Nandi and OthersCase No: 5307/2022 (Eastern Cape Division, Mthatha)
  51. Nicolette Erasmus NO v Estate Late Barend Christiaan Booysen(192/2013) [2014] ZASCA 27
  52. Oshry NO and Another v Feldman(401/09) [2010] ZASCA 95
  53. Patrick Rhode v Sarah Dorothy StubbsSaaknommer: 038/04 (SCA)
  54. Peter Nyandoro v Christopher Mukowamombe and Julia Mukowamombe and Master of the High CourtHH 209-2010; HC 2852/08
  55. 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)
  56. Pienaar v Master of the Free State High Court(579/10) [2011] ZASCA 112 (01 June 2011)
  57. Polo Susan Pitso NO and Others v Chabeli Molatoli Attorneys Incorporated(420/2023) [2024] ZASCA 94 (12 June 2024)
  58. Samuel Liebenberg NO v MGK Bedryfsmaatskappy (Edms) BpkCase number: 61/2001
  59. Sandra Nokhuthula Chakara and Others v Jennifer M Ndoro and OthersHH 299-22, HC 3132/21
  60. Scoin Trading (Pty) Limited v Bernstein NO(29/2010) [2010] ZASCA 160 (1 December 2010)
  61. Show Magaisa and Talent Musarara v Admire SongoreHH 605-21, HC 9704/19
  62. Sifelani Hlahleni v Estate Late John Zeburoni Hlahleni and OthersHH 371-25; HCHF 1305/25
  63. Simon Chiponda Tafa v Sibonile Tafa and The Master of the High CourtHH 393-18, HC 7675/12
  64. Sithembile Chipere (In her capacity as the surviving spouse & Executrix dative of the Estate late Tsaurayi Tungamirai Chipere) v Tel.One Zimbabwe (Pvt) Ltd and Master of the High CourtHH 369-16, HC 5030/13
  65. Sithembinkosi Godzongere v Margaret Munatsi and OthersHH 173-14, HC4966/08 (Ref Case No.1922/10)
  66. Stanley Ellias Leketi v Mogale Andrew Tladi N.O.(117/2009) [2010] ZASCA 38 (30 March 2010)
  67. Tazvitya Arther Mutandwa v Silver Zhuwaki and OthersHH 115-2013, HC 726/08
  68. Theart v Scheibert(630/11) [2012] ZASCA 131 (27 September 2012)
  69. The Standard Bank of South Africa Limited v Mlungisi Ratsi July[2018] ZASCA 85 (31 May 2018)
  70. Timothy Mutizwa Dzorwa N.O. v Goromonzi Rural District Council and Jacob Nyakudya and The Master of the High CourtHH 499-22, HC 3482/21
  71. Tshivhase v Tshivhase N O and Another(105/2023) [2025] ZASCA 131 (12 September 2025)
  72. Van Deventer v Ivory Sun Trading 77 (Pty) Ltd(595/2013) [2014] ZASCA 169 (4 November 2014)
  73. Van Niekerk Elizabeth Aletta v Kruger Gert Abraham and Others(20632/14) [2016] ZASCA 55 (1 April 2016)
  74. Wallage v Williams-Ashman N O and Others(823/2020) [2023] ZASCA 44 (31 March 2023)
  75. Wessels NO v Die Meester van die Hooggeregshof, Bloemfontein(216/2006) [2007] ZASCA 17
  76. Wilkinson and Another v Crawford N.O. and Others[2021] ZACC 8
  77. Willard Mwedzi v Kenneth ChakawandaHMT 24-21; CIV 'A' 03/20; MUTARE REF 555/19
  78. Willemse v Cronje and Others[2024] ZAWCHC 270
  79. Wilson Chari v Cosmos Motsi and OthersHH 215-11, HC 2495/08