Matrimonial Law cases

South African case law on Matrimonial Law, with full citations. 256 cases — page 1 of 2.

  1. Abigail Alfeto v Herbert ChapagutaHH 438-22, HC 11544/18
  2. Abigail Chibadura (Nee Mubariki) v David Tongesai ChibaduraHH 264-16, HC 9486/14
  3. Allison Ncube v Samantha Mutawadze NcubeHB 116-15, HC 1559-11
  4. Alspite Investments (Private) Limited v Tendayi WesterhoffHH 99-2009, HC 7048/07
  5. Alvin Crisp v Stella Mary MasvikeniHH 68-2010, HC 4604/05
  6. Andrew Wutawunashe v Rutendo Faith WutawunasheHH 802-18, HC 921/16
  7. Angeline Usaiwevu v Thomas UsaiwevuHH 111-2006, HC 7312/03
  8. Aparna Waters v Ian Ross WatersHH 282-15, HC 1791/15
  9. Austen Gonese v Lowis GoneseHH 23-14, HC 12626/12
  10. Barry Lungu v Dorothy LunguHH-111-2012 (High Court of Zimbabwe)
  11. Bekezela Moyo v Ndumiso MoyoHB 62/22, HC 3026/17
  12. Benyure v BenyureHH 264-26, HCHF 1234/25
  13. Bernadette Makaya v James MakayaHH 171-2004, C 5593/96
  14. Bernard Mufokozana v Margret Mufokozana (nee Masawi)HH 643-14, HC 6655/10
  15. Betty Zingunde v Miriro Susan Chikabida N.O and The Master of the High Court (DR 2461/19)HH 219-22, HC 2768/21
  16. Bonang Fakazi Dube v Ekhetheleng Roselyn Dube (nee Noko)HB 62-19 (HC 1242/18)
  17. Bona Nyepudzai Ouma Mugabe v Simbarashe MutsahuniHH 386-25, HCH 1521/23 REF CASE HC 6597/23
  18. Brian Kashangura v Gilliett Sarudzai Kashangura (nee Motsi)HH439-13, HC 6717/12
  19. Bridget Anne Field (nee Parham) v Clive Robert FieldHH 70-19, HC 2155/18 (Ref HC 12315/16)
  20. Callisto Muzongondi v Dorica Muzongondi (nee Office)HH 27-2011, HC 1903/08
  21. Capital Brake Company (Private) Limited and Robert Daniel Benatar v Colleen Beatrice BenatarHH 34-16, HC 8056/13 (Ref HC5257/11)
  22. Carol Kempen v David Richard KempenHH 417-15, HC 5862/14
  23. Celestino Chenjerai Kanyekanye v Memory Kanyekanye (Nee Sithole)HH 238-22, HC 566/20
  24. Charity Ncube v Phanankosi NcubeHH 645-15, HC 1333/12
  25. Charles Dube v Dorothy DubeHH 64-2002, HC 15082/99
  26. Charles Makani v Gertrude Sophia Hazvineyi Makani (nee Zimondi)HH 74/2010, HC 2432/08
  27. Charles Sepe and Anti Corruption Commission of Zimbabwe v Catherine SepeHH 280-11, HC 4160/10
  28. Chipo Sibhona (Nee Madzwanye) v Irvine Joe Khulekani SibhonaHB 71/21; HC 978/16
  29. Chrispen Kadzimu v Memory Kadzimu (nee Muwandi)HH 507-18, HC 9362/15
  30. Christiane Kwedza (nee Martin) v Musa Johnson KwedzaNot explicitly provided - High Court of Zimbabwe, Harare, 16 February 2012
  31. Christine Goremusandu and Godfrey Nevison Mahenga v Eunice Agnes Chitambara and Master of the High Court and The Registrar of DeedsHH 288-14, HC 5779/13
  32. Clemence Machemedze v Sharon Tsitsi Machemedze (nee Marombedze)HH 366-17, HC 9300/14
  33. Clementina Zimucha (nee Munyanyi) v Silence ZimuchaHH55-26; HCHF 2380/24
  34. Clever Makwarimba v Engeline Makwarimba (nee Muchero)HB 141-15, HC 1824-13
  35. Clever Tinarwo Chigu v Evyline Chigu (nee Chidenga)HH 441-25, HCH 3076/23
  36. Clive Robert Field v Bridget Anne Field (nee Parham)HH 68-21; HC 12315/16
  37. Cloupas Makoni v Patience Mugoba Makoni (nee Mazani)HH 512-18, HC 3987/16
  38. Collin Sydney Dicks v Averil Carol DicksHH 61-2011, HC 6943/02
  39. Constancia Nyanhongo (nee Fumai) v Gedion Tafadzwa NyanhongoHH 400-22, HC 2094/20
  40. Constantine Mabaudi v Viola MhoraHH 60-2011, CIV(A) 427/05
  41. Constantino Guveya Dominic Nyikadzino Chiwenga v Mary MubaiwaHH 78-22, HC 9837/19
  42. Crescence Mapfumo v Aston Alois Musunga and Zimbabwe Revenue AuthorityHH 665-22, HC 4262/21 (Ref Case No. 1163/18)
  43. Daniel Nezandonyi v Chipo NezandonyiHH 115-14, HC 7043/10
  44. Deborah Gloria Koumides v Paul KoumidesHH 116-2010, HC 6886/08
  45. Deborah Ngwenya and Others v Glory Mpofu N.O. and OthersJudgment No. HB 88/11, Case No. HC 1017/10
  46. Deputy Sheriff, Harare v Kurai Jesina Kingsley (Nee Nehonde) and The Cold Chain Zambia LimitedHH 507-14, HC 5520/09
  47. Dinias Amrath Naran v Fenny NaranHH 136-22, HC 2902/17
  48. Dr Ignatius Chombo v Marian Chombo (nee Mhloyi)HH 687-16, HC 10600/15 (Ref Case No. HC 4404/09)
  49. Dr Victor Tsindi Rabvukwa v Rudo Rabvukwa (nee Ruchiyo)HH 127-2004, HC 3389/2002
  50. Dudzai Muzhira (nee Mapfumo) v Loity MuzhiraHH392-13, HC 11508/11
  51. Dzidzai Gondo v Rosemary Gondo and The Assistant MasterHB 305/17, HC 416/11
  52. Edward Muchuchuti v Tendai Muchuchuti (Nee Mamvura)HH 221-13, HC 5889/09
  53. Elias Bonde v Winnie Bonde (nee Chimanikire)HH 124-26; HCH 348/12
  54. Elizabeth Masvimbo (Nee Mutema) v Natasha Masvimbo (Nee Marufu)HH 237-26; HCHF 861/25
  55. Elizabeth Mutizhe v (1) Loveness Axcillia Ganda (2) The Registrar of Deeds (3) Fannie Ronnie MutizheJudgment No. 17/09, Civil Appeal No. 191/08, ZLR (6)
  56. Eltamatore v Enock Johannes MatoreHH 973-15, HC 4195/13
  57. Emmah Ndlovu v Janet Dube and OthersHB 209/21; HC 1161/16
  58. Ephias Admire Mahachi v Kudakwashe Mahachi (nee Masaka)HH 530-18, HC 5806/11
  59. Erikana Josiah Mapanda v Chipo MapandaJudgment No S.C. 119/2001, Civil Appeal No 265/2000
  60. Etwin Machibaya v Kudakwashe MachibayaJudgment No. SC-18-08, Civil Appeal No. 32/06
  61. Eugenia Mtengwa v Oliver MtengwaHH 78-10, HC 478/09
  62. Evangelist Sande (nee Nyamangunda) v Takawira Kizito SandeHIGH COURT OF ZIMBABWE, HARARE, 15 September 2011 and 29 March 2012 (unreported)
  63. Farai Zvekare (nee Mutunduwe) v Lincon ZvekareHH 473-16, HC 11312/11
  64. Fatima Rosina Mugwadhi (nee Muvazhi) v Nixon Mugwadhi and Registrar of Deeds NOHH 658-21, HC 6252/20
  65. Feline Mhangami (nee Matshalaga) v Abel MhangamiHH 523-21, HC 1796/19
  66. Felistas Masiya v Gezani Chauke and OthersHH 687-15, HC 883/13
  67. Felistas Mutseta v Elliot Enock MutsetaHH 71-2010, HC 4906/06
  68. Felix Kumirai v Memory Kumirai (nee Bungu)HH 17-2006, HC 11135/2004
  69. Flora Ndoro (nee Feremenga) v Fabian Chamunorwa NdoroHB 135/20, HC 2269/18
  70. Florence Sibanda (Nee Mugomba) v Thandazani SibandaJudgment No. SC 04/26, Civil Appeal No. SC 624/24
  71. Fradreck Mutambirwa v Sharon M. Mutambirwa (nee Shito)HH 151-10, HC 2764/08
  72. Francis Tendayi Vivian Tarumbwa v Tinny Tarumbwa (nee Musuka)HH 19-2007, HC 6592/06
  73. Frank Chinangwa v Netsai Blessing Chinangwa (Nee Mare)HH 757-25, HC 99/24
  74. Gainmore Mubaiwa v Kudzai Mwakutuya Mubaiwa (nee Chikumba)HH 804-19, HC 9626/17
  75. Gaylord Masuka v Margaret MasukaHH 312-11, HC 6049/08
  76. George Musanhu v Chipo Munguma and OthersHMA 27-22, HC 301-20
  77. George Njagu v Rudo ZhakataNot provided in judgment (High Court of Zimbabwe, Harare, 26 February 2012)
  78. Gertrude Tendesayi Tawengwa (nee Mbofana) v Charles Zvidzayi TawengwaHH 499-17, HC 1055/17
  79. Getrude Tendesayi Tawengwa v Charles Zvidzai TawengwaHH 599-21, HC 1988/21
  80. Gift Saruchera v Chipo MuushaHH 61-14, HC3029/12
  81. Gladys Changa v Cliford ChangaHH 35-11, HC 5178/09
  82. Gladys Chikuni v Busani MavhiyoHH 21/20, HC 9519/18
  83. GN v SNHH 112-26 (HC 7449/22)
  84. Godfrey Manavira v Matilda Manavira (nee Musingarambwi)HH 803-16, CC 22/14, CIV "A" 488/14
  85. Goliath Manjala v Sikhangezile Nkala MaphosaJudgment No. SC 18/2016, Civil Appeal No SC 213/13
  86. Grace Maenzanise v Denial Murambiwa ChimutiHH 613-21, HC 5971/21
  87. Grace Ndabambi v Chitepo KasinaubareHH 576-25, HC 8357/23
  88. Graig Neil Evans v Heather Jane EvansHH 461-16, HC 10412/14
  89. G v GHH 31/08, HC 21/07
  90. Halima Latif v Muhammed Feroz LatifHH 150/02, HC 5246/2002
  91. Harriet Zuze (nee Nousenga) v Alexio Rufinu ZuzeHH 66-2002, HC 3496/2001
  92. Hazel Ncube v Victor Mpofu N.O. and Kenneth T. MubetiJudgment No. HB 121/11, Case No. HC 1892/11
  93. Henry Chigozie Ikekpeazu v Primrose Ikekpeazu (nee Moyo)HB 247/21; HC 1183/20
  94. Herbet Jena v Sandra ManyangadzeHH 546-25, HCHF 994/25
  95. Hilda Tendai Matarira v Caxton Henry MatariraJudgment No. SC 14/12, Civil Appeal No. 246/06
  96. Hlabangoma Sanida v Alice Hlabangoma (nee Munetsi)HH 10-22, HC 85/20
  97. Hopewell Munhamo Rukure v Grace Rukure (nee Kadenhe) and Registrar of DeedsHH 202-26, HCHF 1571/25
  98. Ian Ndlovu v Patricia Ndlovu (nee Sibanda)HB 341-16; HC 1360-13; XREF HC 2777-13
  99. Ian Ross Waters v Aparna WatersHH 232-19, HC 1081/13
  100. Ignatius Junius Vushangwe v Tutsirayi Dorcas ChadokaHH 801-19, HC 12094/16
  101. Innocent Kadungure v Cheryl Chandi KadungureJudgment No. SC 19/07, Civil Application No. 174/05
  102. Jabulani Manyathela v Thando ManyathelaJudgment No. 44/11, Case No. HC 949/09
  103. Jacinta Joaquina Anastansia Chapaner nee Cardoso v Roshan ChapanerHH 517-17, HC 13552/12
  104. James Alan Crone v Mary Catherine CroneS.C. 93/99 (Civil Appeal No. 103/99)
  105. James Sambawamedza v Linda ChiyangwaHH 277-11, HC 2243/07
  106. Janet Rusere v Marita ChanetsaJudgment No. HB 76/11, Case No. HCA 50/04
  107. Jemitious Gumbo v Varaidzo GumboJudgment No. HB 39/15, Case No. HC 1932/09
  108. Jennifer Clare Hingeston v Christopher John LightfootS.C. 97/2000; Civil Appeal No. 365/99
  109. Joanne Elizabeth Crogham v Gary Francis WellockHB 215/21, HC 1107/21
  110. Joel Itayi Matongo v Flora Matongo (nee Joe)HH 14-2012; HC 4524/10
  111. Joel Madzivanyika v Tapiwa Madzivanyika (nee Simende)HH 507-16, HC 359/05
  112. Joe Moyo v Isabel MoyoHB 21/18; HC 2430/14
  113. John Michael Mauchaza v Sarah NotaHH (unreported) - Harare, 14 July 2011 and 28 March 2012
  114. Johnphas Gweru v Mercy GweruNot provided in judgment (High Court of Zimbabwe, Harare, 20 December 2012)
  115. Joseph Chaziremunhu v Melin Chaziremunhu nee MadzivanyikaHH 147/2013, HC 13638/2012
  116. Josephine Chiweda (Nee Chiganga) v John Masimba ChiwedaHH 595-18, HC 7146/15
  117. Josphat Radhu v Patience Radhu (nee Chiwara)HMA 59-22; HC 264-20
  118. Judith Ishemunyoro (nee Mandidewa) v Antony Ishemunyoro and Tynserve Distributors (Pvt) Ltd and The Registrar of Deeds and The Sheriff for ZimbabweHH 348-17, HC 9085/15
  119. Judy Chilundo (nee Kiss) v John ChilundoHH 657-16, HC 5463/14
  120. Jules Patrick Lafontant v Elinor Kaye KennedyS.C. 103/2000; Civil Appeal No. 299/99
  121. Juliet Chikwenengere v George ChikwenengereHH 103-2005, HC 747/05
  122. Karen Bote v Silas Dune N.O and The Master of the High CourtHH 479-19, HC 2051/19
  123. Katie Pearce Cheney (nee Turner) v Ryan Anthony CheneyHH 712-19, HC 9573/15
  124. Kenneth Donald Arrand v Laraine Jean Arrand (formerly Papacokkinos, nee Pitman)HH 355-16, HC 9639/15
  125. Khetiwe Van Der Sanden v Robertus Antoine Willy Van Der Sanden and Bright Mugorogodi and Registrar of DeedsHH 20-26; HCH 1209/18
  126. Kholisani Nkala v Sarah Nkala (nee Sebata)HB 265/21, HC 2178/19
  127. Kudakwashe Chibaya v Ackline ChibayaJudgment No. HB 105/12, Case No. HCA 56/09
  128. Kudzai Mwakutuya Mubaiwa (nee Chikumba) v Gainmore MubaiwaSC 19/22; Civil Appeal No. SC 696/19
  129. Kurt Garon Anstee v Linda AnsteeHH 691-15, HC 6992/12
  130. Landinah Mufunani (nee Shumba) v Farisi MufunaniHH 32-16, HC 3828/13
  131. Langton Makonza v Pemberai Alice Victoria Makonza (nee Bizabani)HH 159-2010, HC 5723/07
  132. Larah Amy Sophia Laubscher v Michael Hercules LaubscherHH 212-26; HCHF 1063/25
  133. Lawrence Ruwo v Ruth Ruwo (nee Kunyarimwe)HH (unreported judgment, High Court of Zimbabwe, Harare, March 8, 2012)
  134. Lerato Nyandoro v Newton T. NyandoroJudgment No. HB 19/10, Case No. HC 2234/07
  135. Lilian Mukarakate v Jonah MukarakateHH 148-2003, HC 4396/01
  136. Linda Magwaro v Mthokozisi NdiweniHB 112/22, HC 211/21
  137. Lipani Doubt Maphosa v Chiedza Maphosa (Nee Mawere)Judgment No. SC 48/22, Civil Appeal No. SC 321/18
  138. Lomon Marè and Others v Trudie Marè(343/2019) [2020] ZASCA 43 (21 April 2020)
  139. Losson Mtongwiza v Lizzie MtongwizaSC 2/10
  140. Lucia Reginald (nee Edward) v Raphael ReginaldHH 38-26; HCH 2484/19
  141. Lydia Mauro (nee Nyambo) v Regis MauroHH 365-13, HC 7494/12
  142. Macarthur Mvududu v Primrose Shonhiwa and Maxwell Shonhiwa and Marondera Rural District CouncilHH 167-13, HC 2754/11 (Ref Case No. HC 377/11)
  143. Malvas Nyamunetsa v Joyce Nyamunetsa (nee Mungate)HH 242-11, HC 2015/09
  144. Margaret Rugare Tichareva v Innocent George Mutsetsema and OthersHH 134-18, HC 4734/07
  145. Maria Alice Da Silva Neves v Jose De Brito and The Registrar of DeedsHH 405-21; HC 4671/20
  146. Marry Mubaiwa-Chiwenga v Constantino Guvheya Dominic Nyikadzino ChiwengaHH 74-20, HC 127/20
  147. Marshall Zvironzo Matonga v Chengetai Matonga (nee Dube)HH 32-26; HCH 228/24
  148. Martin Dzaramba v Antonia Dzaramba (Nee Marimazhira)HH 38-16, HC 3687/14
  149. Martin Simbai Mazorodze v Slyvia MazorodzeHH 245-11, HC 2029/10
  150. Marvel Karimbika (nee Ncube) v Abraham KarimbikaHH 559-18, HC 10857/17
  151. Marvel Mtisi v Josiah Murombo Mimana and OthersHH 509-25, HCH 4069-25
  152. Marvel Mtisi v Murombo Josiah MimanaHH 612-25, HCH 2030/25
  153. Masiyiwa Cleopas Gonye v Stella Maris GonyeJudgment No. 15/09, Civil Appeal No. 68/06
  154. Mathilda Louisa Wiese v Government Employees Pension Fund and Others(CCT 111/11) [2012] ZACC 5
  155. Mbungela & another v Mkabi & others(820/2018) [2019] ZASCA 134
  156. Melody Mukweya (born Nyekete) v Saidi MukweyaHH 836-19, HC 9179/18
  157. Memory Kanyekanye (nee Sithole) v Celestino Chenjerai KanyekanyeJudgment No. SC 90/25, Chamber Application No. SC 52/23
  158. Michael Andrew Chatikobo and Audrey Sibusisiwe Chatikobo (Nee Mangezi)HH 174-22, HC 6275/21
  159. Michael Patrick Moroney v Vyvyan Jean MoroneyHH 109-10, HC 12384/04
  160. Mildred Siphiwe Manyimo (nee Magorimbo) v Energy Lincoln Chivaraidze Manyimo and OthersHH 778-19, HC 2153/18
  161. Miriam Phiri (nee Sisala) v Kephas PhiriHCMSF 315-24, HMA 01-26 (unreported judgment delivered on 7 January 2026)
  162. Miriro Susan Chikabida N.O v Betty Zungunde and The Master of the High CourtHH 218-22, HC 4386/21
  163. Monica Gondo v Ntombizodwa Nhowe and OthersJudgment No. SC 77/22, Civil Appeal No. SC 489/20
  164. Monica Hope Sibindi v Martin SibindiHH 704-19, HC 5351/18
  165. Moreblessings Makosa v Patrick MakosaHH 62/2010; HC 7147/08
  166. More-Precious Ncube (nee Mafu) v Stenslous NcubeHB 61/22, HC 1560/21
  167. Moses Magaya v Mary Magaya (nee Mvundura)HH 67-13, HC 1177/13
  168. Moses Manyeruke v Tafadzwa Manyeruke (nee Saungweme)HH 409-16, HC 1842/13
  169. Murisa v MurisaHH 28-2011, HC 3895/10
  170. Musa Johnson Kwedza v Christine Kwedza (nee Martin)SC 73/14; Civil Appeal No. 47/12
  171. M v M(1305/2021) [2023] ZASCA 33 (31 March 2023)
  172. Nassah Mukomberanwa v Vivian MokomberanwaHH 115-10, HC 5269/06
  173. Netshituka v Netshituka(426/10) [2011] ZASCA 120
  174. Netty Mutamba v Simon MutambaHH 805-19, HC 2757/19 (Ref HC 10293/12)
  175. Nobuhle Macharaga v Gorden MacharagaHB 167/25, HC 72/23
  176. Nobuhle Mupudzi v Rueben MupudziHH 24-2011; HC 5631/07
  177. Nosisi Chimbwero (nee Moya) v Zacharia ChimbweroHIGH COURT OF ZIMBABWE, HARARE, 30 July and 1 August, 2012 (unreported)
  178. Ntombenhle Moyo v Maxwell MoyoJudgment No. HB 217/12, Case No. HC 3475/12
  179. Nute Ncube v Sheila MaglaziJudgment No. HB 77/11, Case No. HCA 23/10
  180. Oppah Ntuli v Milton MabandlaHB 132-15; HCA 72-08
  181. Otillia Bhebhe (nee Tshuma) v Estate Late Elias Bhebhe and OthersJudgment No. HB 136/12, Case No. HC 1014/04
  182. Pamhayi Mapiye v Dario MapiyeHB 92/20 (HC 2553/18, X REF HC 1780/11)
  183. Patience Chipo Chivakire (Nee Mlilo) v Runesu ChivakireHH 682-25, HCHF 2574/25
  184. Patricia Darangwa N.O. (In her official capacity as the executrix Dative of Estate Late Juliet Munjeri) v Ella Munjeri and OthersJudgment No SC 19/2016, Chamber Application No SC 682/15
  185. Paula Ndakaziva Munyukwi v The Late Estate of Abraham Rushambe Nduna (Represented by the executor testamentary Stephen Rugwaro) and The Master of the High CourtHH 229-14, HC 8176/12
  186. Pauline Mutsa Makoni v Julius Tawona MakoniSC 57/25, Civil Appeal No. SC 236/23
  187. Paul Kapuya v Lilian Kapuya (nee Makaya)HH 07-26; HCH 6821/23
  188. Paul Simango v Martha SimangoJudgment No. SC 29/14, Civil Appeal No. SC 157/10
  189. Pedzisayi Miriam Lillieth Garwe v Daniel GarweHH 641-18, HC 6885/18
  190. Pellagia Nyaude v Innocent Rungano NyaudeHH 197-14, HC 108/14
  191. Peter Nyandoro v Christopher Mukowamombe and Julia Mukowamombe and Master of the High CourtHH 209-2010; HC 2852/08
  192. Peter Patrick Dube v Thembani DubeJudgment No. HB 149/10, Case No. HC 2007/08
  193. Philip Dzenga v Primrose Dzenga (nee Phiri)HB 176/17, HC 1594/14
  194. Philippa Ann Coumbis v Ronald John CoumbisHH 258-19, HC 5381/10 (REF CASE SC 448/14, HH 457/14)
  195. Philippa Ann Coumbis v Theright Investments (Pvt) Ltd and OthersHH 740-22, HC 2000/22 (Ref Case: SC 130/21)
  196. Phillipa Ann Coumbis v Afrasia Bank Zimbabwe (In liquidation) and Ronald John Coumbis and The Sheriff of Zimbabwe N.OHH 694/16, HC 5097/16
  197. Pilate Ndlovu v Ester NdlovuJudgment No. SC 23/16, Civil Appeal No. SC 87/14
  198. Priscilla Machiridza (Nee Maposa) v Saul MachiridzaHH 721-16, HC 11039/14
  199. Puwayi Chiutsi v Clara Tafadzwa ChiutsiHH 134-09, HC 11373/04
  200. Raphael Matinyarare v Tendai MatinyarareHH 570-25, HCHF 1363/25