Statutory Interpretation cases

South African case law on Statutory Interpretation, with full citations. 552 cases — page 3 of 3.

  1. South African National Roads Agency Limited v City of Cape Town(66/2016) [2016] ZASCA 122 (22 September 2016)
  2. South African Nursing Council v Khanyisa Nursing School (Pty) Ltd and Another(835/2022) [2023] ZASCA 86 (2 June 2023)
  3. South African Retirement Annuity Fund v Pension Funds Adjudicator and AnotherSouth African Retirement Annuity Fund v Pension Funds Adjudicator and Another (1163/2024) [2026] ZASCA 79 (28 May 2026)
  4. South African Transport and Allied Workers Union and Another v Garvas and Others; Congress of South African Trade Unions intervening; Freedom of Expression Institute as Amicus Curiae(CCT 112/11) [2012] ZACC 13
  5. Spilhaus Property Holdings (Pty) Limited and Others v Mobile Telephone Networks (Pty) Limited and Another[2019] ZACC 16
  6. Stalwo (Pty) Ltd v Wary Holdings (Pty) Ltd(377/2006) [2007] ZASCA 133
  7. Standard Bank Investment Corporation and Another v The Competition Commission and OthersCase No: 44/2000 and 50/2000 (SCA)
  8. Standard Bank Investment Corporation v The Competition Commission and Others; Liberty Life Association of Africa Limited v The Competition Commission and OthersCase No. 44/2000 and Case No. 50/2000 (SCA) (unreported judgment delivered 31 March 2000)
  9. Standard Bank Investment Corporation v The Competition Commission; Liberty Life Association of Africa Limited v The Competition CommissionCase No: 44/2000 and Case No: 50/2000
  10. Standard General Insurance Company Limited v Commissioner for Customs and ExciseCase No: 622/02 (SCA)
  11. State v Foswake Onias SumasumoHB 166/21, HCAR 72/21, XREF CRB GKP 1110/20
  12. State v Phillip Gonera; State v Webster Manyanga; State v Netsai KaviyaHH 520-22 (CRB HREP 1005/22, CRB NO. HREP 1937/22, CRB NO. HREP 1933/22)
  13. S T (PVT) LTD v ZIMBABWE REVENUE AUTHORITYHH 696-16; FA 04/12
  14. Supreme Gaming CC v Minister of Safety and SecurityCase No. 166/99
  15. Suscaden Investments (Private) Limited v Parks and Wildlife Management Authority and OthersSC 06/26 (Chamber Application No. SC 217/25)
  16. S v MalgasCase No: 117/2000
  17. Takashinga Kare Housing Pay Scheme v City of Harare, Minister of Local Government and Public Works, and Youth in Business TrustJudgment No. SC 88/25, Civil Appeal No. SC 486/24
  18. Taona Sibanda and Silvester Hashiti v David Ochieng and OthersHH-2012 (High Court of Zimbabwe, Harare, 25-26, 28 September & 3 October 2012)
  19. Tatenda Mhango and Brighton Ngwenyama and Kudzai Ruvangu Shava v The StateHMA 33-19, CA 23 & 26/18, MSVP 894-96/17
  20. Tawanda Madzitire and Nicholas Mungayi v The StateHH 230-14, CA154/13, Ref BNR 27-28/13
  21. Tears Maeresera v Vipri Mining Syndicate and OthersHH 402-22, HC 2909/21
  22. Telkom SA Limited v The Member of the Executive Council for Agricultural and Environment Affairs: KwaZulu-Natal and OthersCase No 516/2000 (Supreme Court of Appeal)
  23. Telkom SA SOC Limited v The Commissioner for the South African Revenue Service(239/19) [2020] ZASCA 19 (25 March 2020)
  24. Tendayi Tamanikwa & 3 Others v Zimbabwe Manpower Development FundJudgment No. SC33/13, Civil Appeal No. SC 197/11
  25. Tetra4 (Pty) Ltd v The National Energy Regulator and The Minister of Mineral Resources and EnergyCase No. 60924/21 (Gauteng Division, Pretoria)
  26. Thandekile Zulu v ZB Financial Holdings (Private) LimitedSC 48/18; Civil Appeal No. SC 190/15
  27. The Associated Institutions Pension Fund and Others v Johan Van Zyl & 1 699 OthersCase number: 268/03 [2004] (unreported SCA judgment delivered 17 May 2004, but heard 26 August 2004 - note: there appears to be a discrepancy in the dates in the judgment header)
  28. The Association of Trust Schools and Others v The Minister of Education, Sport and Culture and AnotherHH 16-2007 (Ref: HC 5883/06, HC 7624/06, HC 342/07)
  29. The Attorneys Fidelity Fund Board of Control v Rodney Adrian Love(170/2020) [2021] ZASCA 44
  30. The Business Zone 1010 CC t/a Emmarentia Convenience Centre v Engen Petroleum Limited and Others[2017] ZACC 2
  31. The Chairman of the Board on Tariffs and Trade v Volkswagen of South Africa (Pty) LtdCase number: 118/99
  32. The Chairperson of the Municipal Appeals Tribunal, City of Tshwane & others v Brooklyn and Eastern Areas Citizens Association & others(1239/2017) [2019] ZASCA 34 (28 March 2019)
  33. The City of Cape Town v Real People Housing (Pty) Ltd(77/09) [2009] ZASCA 159 (30 November 2009)
  34. The Clicks Group Ltd and Others v The Independent Community Pharmacy Association and Others(644/2020) [2021] ZASCA 167 (3 December 2021)
  35. The Commissioner for Customs and Excise and First Graphics (Proprietary) Limited v Kemtek Imaging Systems LimitedCase No. 1/98 and 2/98 (Supreme Court of Appeal, delivered 6 September 1999)
  36. The Commissioner for Customs & Excise v Standard General Insurance Company LimitedCase number: 507/98 (Supreme Court of Appeal) - also reported as [1998] 4 All SA 46 (W) (court a quo)
  37. The Commissioner for the South African Revenue Service v African Bank Limited(242/2024) [2025] ZASCA 101 (8 July 2025)
  38. The Commissioner for the South African Revenue Service v Alan George Marshall NO and Others(816/2015) [2016] ZASCA 158
  39. The Commissioner for the South African Revenue Service v Clicks Retailers (Pty) Ltd(58/2019) [2019] ZASCA 187 (3 December 2019)
  40. The Commissioner for the South African Revenue Service v Fascination Wigs (Pty) Ltd(204/09) [2010] ZASCA 06
  41. The Commissioner for the South African Revenue Service v Reunert Ltd(971/2016) [2017] ZASCA 153 (22 November 2017)
  42. The Commissioner for the South African Revenue Service v The Executor of the Estate of the Late Waldo Earl FrithCase number: 404/99
  43. The Commissioner for the South African Revenue Service v The South African Breweries (Pty) Ltd(442/2017) [2018] ZASCA 101 (27 June 2018)
  44. The Compensation Commissioner and Others v Compensation Solutions (Pty) Ltd (Case No 997/2021) and Compensation Solutions (Pty) Ltd v The Compensation Commissioner and Others (Case No 1175/2021)(997/2021) [2022] ZASCA 165 (29 November 2022)
  45. The Director-General: Department of Trade and Industry and Another v Shurlock International (Pty) LimitedCase number: 236/03 (SCA)
  46. The Directors of Route 82 Services NPC Homeowners Association v K MusiCSOS 349/GP/23 (Adjudication Order, 6 October 2023)
  47. The Greater Johannesburg Transitional Metropolitan Council v EskomCase No: 536/97
  48. The Law Society of the Northern Provinces Incorporated as the Law Society of the Transvaal v Jacobus Tapedi Maseka and Bophuthatswana Law SocietyCase No 978/03, High Court of South Africa (Bophuthatswana Provincial Division), 8 March 2005
  49. The Law Society of the Northern Provinces v Mutshutshu Wilson MamathoCase no: 435/02
  50. The Loan Company (Pty) Ltd v The National Credit Regulator and Another(1104/2023) [2025] ZASCA 40 (8 April 2025)
  51. The Maize Board v Temple Albert Hart(248/05) [2006] ZASCA 4
  52. Thembekile Mankayi v AngloGold Ashanti Limited(CCT 40/10) [2011] ZACC 3
  53. The Minister of Environmental Affairs and Tourism and Another v Pepper Bay Fishing (Pty) Ltd; The Minister of Environmental Affairs and Tourism and Another v Isak SmithCase Numbers 129/03 and 130/03 (SCA)
  54. The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development and Others v The Southern Africa Litigation Centre(867/15) [2016] ZASCA 17 (15 March 2016)
  55. The Minister of Trade and Industry v E L Enterprises(193/10) [2010] ZASCA 149 (29 November 2010)
  56. The Motor Industry Ombudsman of South Africa v Silver Park Motors CC t/a Silverton Motors(479/2018) [2019] ZASCA 71
  57. The Municipal Fiscal Powers and Functions Amendment Act, 2024Act No. 04 of 2024, Government Gazette No. 50798, 11 June 2024
  58. The Municipal Manager of the Umdoni Local Municipality and Others v Shamila Sookhraj and Another(1057/2024) [2026] ZASCA 65 (6 May 2026)
  59. The National Credit Regulator v Standard Bank of South Africa Limited(231/12) [2012] ZASCA 176 (29 November 2012)
  60. The National Director of Public Prosecution (Ex Parte Application)(905/2017) [2018] ZASCA 86 (31 May 2018)
  61. The National Director of Public Prosecutions v Magdalena Elizabeth ParkerCase number 624/04
  62. The National Director of Public Prosecutions v Simon Prophet, in re: Erf 14241, Cape Town, situated at 54 Balfour Street, WoodstockCase No 5926/01, High Court of South Africa (Cape of Good Hope Provincial Division), judgment delivered 22 May 2003
  63. The National Director of Public Prosecutions v Sithembiso Adolphus Gcaba(488/2024) [2026] ZASCA 04 (14 January 2026)
  64. The National Director of Public Prosecutions v Wouter BassonCase No: 131/2000
  65. The National Gambling Board v The Free State Gambling BoardCase No. 68/2000
  66. The National Gambling Board v The Free State Gambling BoardCase No. 68/2000 (unreported SCA judgment delivered 26 March 2001)
  67. The Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority and Another v Association of Independent Contractors and AnotherCase No 127/04 [2005] ZASCA (31 March 2005)
  68. The Prudential Authority v Dlamini and Another(36/2023) [2024] ZASCA 133 (02 October 2024)
  69. The Public Servants Association v National Commissioner of the South African Police ServiceCase No 573/04, [2005] ZASCA (unreported, 25 November 2005)
  70. The Registrar of Pension Funds v British American Tobacco Pension Fund(664/2015) [2016] ZASCA 130 (28 September 2016)
  71. The Representative of Lloyds and Others v Classic Sailing Adventures (Pty) Ltd(250/09) [2010] ZASCA 89 (31 May 2010)
  72. The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe v Farmtec Spares & Implements (Pvt) Ltd and OthersHH 702-15, HC 2830/13 Ref Case HC 1597/15
  73. The Road Accident Appeal Tribunal & others v Lartz Gouws & another(056/2017) [2017] ZASCA 188
  74. The Road Accident Fund v Elizabeth Jemma Sweatman(162/2014) [2015] ZASCA 22 (20 March 2015)
  75. The Road Accident Fund v Mbele(555/19) [2020] ZASCA 72 (22 June 2020)
  76. The Road Accident Fund v M H HansaCase number: 490/99
  77. The Road Accident Fund v Mudawo and Others; The Road Accident Fund v Lyton and Others[2026] ZASCA 54 (16 April 2026)
  78. The Road Accident Fund v Rhesia ScholtzCase no: 111/2002
  79. The Road Accidents Fund v Tom ClaytonCase No. 139/2001 [2002] ZASCA (31 May 2002)
  80. The South African Legal Practice Council v Alves and Others(1255/2019) [2020] ZASCA 170
  81. The South African Municipal Workers' Union National Provident Fund v Umzimkhulu Local Municipality and Others(297/2018) [2019] ZASCA 41
  82. The South African Reserve Bank v Mzilikazi Godfrey Khumalo and Mawenzi Resources and Finance Company (Pty) Ltd(235/09) [2010] ZASCA 53 (31 March 2010)
  83. The Special Investigating Unit v Anthimoolan NadasenCase No 5/2001
  84. The State and Minister for Justice and Constitutional Development v Acting Regional Magistrate, Boksburg: Mr Phillip Venter and Lucas Van Der Merwe(CCT 109/10) [2011] ZACC 22
  85. The State v Anopaishe MashiriHH 596-16; CRB KADP785/16
  86. The State v Elphas MuteroHigh Court of Zimbabwe, Harare, 21 February 2012 (unreported)
  87. The State v Felix DzotizeiHH 126-14, CRB10408/13
  88. The State v John Ndlovu and The State v Kenneth ChitendaHH 70-2006
  89. The State v Jonasi ChandafiraHH 137-02 CRB Karoi 1738/02
  90. The State v Kudakwashe ShokoHH 676-19, CRB KADP 112/17
  91. The State v Lambo Mike ChaukeHH 21-15, CRB 911/14
  92. The State v Mathias MketisiHCC 4/26, HCCR 1542/25, REF CRB: CHNCD 906/25
  93. The State v Mishrod GuvamombeHH 66-19; B 90/19
  94. The State v Sehoole(730/13) [2014] ZASCA 155
  95. The State v Shepherd GoneseHH 127-14, CRB 192/14
  96. The State v Tadious MukusaHH 147-2002; CRB 262/02
  97. The State v Tinashe MashungoHMT 68-19; MUTP 1551-2/19
  98. The State v Walter GaranewakoHH 242-10; CRB 341/10
  99. The Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board and Another v Sunwest International (Pty) Ltd t/a Grandwest Casino & Entertainment World and Another(1330/2021) [2023] ZASCA 118
  100. Tholo Energy Services CC v Commissioner for the South African Revenue Service(378/2023) [2024] ZASCA 120 (6 August 2024)
  101. Thomas Chidzomba v The StateHCC 9/26, HCCR 1256/25
  102. Tinashe Malvern Madamombe v Bindura Municipal Council and OthersHH 161-09, HC 6694/08
  103. Tongaat Hulett Limited (In Business Rescue) and Others v South African Sugar Association and Others(945/2024) [2025] ZASCA 190
  104. Top Lay Egg Co-op Limited and Another v Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and Others(400/2022) [2023] ZASCA 67 (16 May 2023)
  105. Transnet Limited t/a National Ports Authority v The MV Cleopatra Dream(163/10) [2011] ZASCA 12 (11 March 2011)
  106. Transnet Limited t/a Portnet v The Owners of the mv 'Stella Tingas' and The mv 'Atlantica'Case No 378/2001, [2002] SCA (reported as Owners of the mv Stella Tingas v mv Atlantica and Another (Transnet Ltd t/a Portnet and Another, Third Parties) 2002(1) SA 647 (D) - trial court)
  107. Transnet Ltd t/a Metrorail and Others v The Rail Commuters Action Group and OthersCase number: 148/2003 (SCA)
  108. Transport Appeal Tribunal Amendment Act, 2024Act No. 41 of 2024 (Government Gazette No. 52569, 25 April 2025)
  109. Transport Operators Association of Zimbabwe v The Minister of Transport, Communication and Infrastructural Development and Ministry of Transport, Communication and Infrastructural DevelopmentHH (High Court Harare, 14 November 2012)
  110. Tridevco (Pty) Ltd and Another v Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform & Rural Development and Others(62/2024) [2025] ZASCA 110 (22 July 2025)
  111. Tridevco (Pty) Ltd and Another v Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform & Rural Development and OthersTridevco (Pty) Ltd and Another v Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform & Rural Development and Others (62/2024) [2025] ZASCA 110 (22 July 2025)
  112. Trinity Asset Management (Pty) Limited v Grindstone Investments 132 (Pty) Limited[2017] ZACC 32
  113. Tristar Investments (Pty) Ltd v The Chemical Industries National Provident Fund(455/12) [2013] ZASCA 59 (16 May 2013)
  114. True Motives 84 (Pty) Ltd v Mahdi and Another(543/07) [2009] ZASCA 4 (3 March 2009)
  115. Trumper Trading 166 CC v Kouga Municipality(795/13) [2015] ZASCA 18 (18 March 2015)
  116. Trustco Group Holdings Limited v Financial Services Tribunal and Another(471/2023) [2024] ZASCA 100 (19 June 2024)
  117. Trustco Group International (Pty) Ltd v Vodacom (Pty) Ltd(82/2015) [2016] ZASCA 56 (1 April 2016)
  118. Trustees of Benoni City Body Corporate v AR & J NaidooCSOS 2650/GP/23 (Adjudication Order, 26 July 2023)
  119. Trustees of Kayatina Body Corporate v M SeabelaCSOS 7418/GP/23 (Adjudication Order, 26 October 2023)
  120. Trustees of Lake Grace Body Corporate v The Trustees for the Time Being of BC Kotze Family TrustCSOS-7310/GP/23 (Adjudication Order dated 13 December 2023)
  121. Trustees of Ray Court Body Corporate v Doreen HanningCSOS5003/WC/23 (Adjudication Order, 6 December 2023)
  122. Trustees of Zulwini Gardens Body Corporate v Mildred Gabisile ZuluCSOS06275/KZN/22 (Adjudication Order, 26 December 2022)
  123. Ubuhlebezwe Municipality v Ramsunder(873/2022) [2023] ZASCA 165 (1 December 2023)
  124. Unki Mines (Pvt) Ltd v Zimbabwe Revenue Authority and OthersHH759/25, R-R-HCH4035/24
  125. UZ-UCSF Collaborative Research Programme v Isdore Husaihwevhu and OthersHH 703/22, HC 4183/22 (High Court of Zimbabwe)
  126. Valentine T. Mushayakurara v Zimbabwe Leaf Tobacco Company (Private) LimitedSC 108/21 (Civil Appeal No. SC 180/20)
  127. Van Zyl v Auto Commodities (Pty) Ltd(279/2020) [2021] ZASCA 67
  128. VFSL (PVT) LTD and SWA (PVT) LTD and SC (PVT) LTD and WSA (PVT) LTD v ZIMBABWE REVENUE AUTHORITYHH 23-19, FA 06/2011, FA 14/2011, FA 15/2011 & FA 23/2011
  129. Vuyo Poswa v The Member of the Executive Council Responsible for Economic Affairs Environment and TourismCase No. 175/99, Supreme Court of Appeal, delivered 22 March 2001
  130. Wary Holdings (Pty) Ltd v Stalwo (Pty) Ltd and Another(CCT 78/07) [2008] ZACC 12
  131. Weenen Transitional Local Council v S J Van DykCase Number: 399/2000
  132. Wierda Road West Properties (Pty) Ltd v SizweNtsalubaGobodo Inc(1156/2016) [2017] ZASCA 170 (1 December 2017)
  133. Willem Johannes Janse Van Rensburg v The Minister of DefenceCase No: 424/98 (Supreme Court of Appeal)
  134. William Van Der Riet Family Trust t/a Cathedral Peak Hotel v Hospitality Industry Pension Provident Fund[2008] ZASCA 148
  135. Wilmot Mandla Chagi and 29 Others v Special Investigating Unit[2008] ZACC 22
  136. Women & Law in Southern Africa Research and Education Trust and Others v Dinah Mandaza and OthersHH 71-03, HC 2397/02
  137. Xstrata South Africa (Pty) Ltd and Others v SFF Association(326/2011) [2012] ZASCA 20 (23 March 2012)
  138. Zambezi Gas Zimbabwe (Private) Limited v N.R Barber (Private) Limited and The Sheriff for ZimbabweHH 428-19, HC 4747/19 (Ref Case No. HC 7882/17)
  139. ZESA Holdings (Private) Limited v Obson MatunjaJudgment No. SC 73/22, Civil Appeal No. SC 02/22
  140. Zikhulise Cleaning Maintenance & Transport CC v The Chairman of the Investigating Committee of the Construction Industry Development Board(1112/2018) [2019] ZASCA 181 (2 December 2019)
  141. Zimbabwe Assemblies of God Africa (ZAOGA) v Kasikai MashonganyikaJudgment No. SC 43/18, Civil Appeal No. SC 400/17
  142. Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (Pvt) Ltd v Zvishavane Town CouncilHH 706-18, HC 6622/16
  143. Zimbabwe National Water Authority v (1) Hippo Valley Estates Limited (2) Triangle LimitedSC 55/19; Civil Appeal No. SC 514/16
  144. Zimbabwe Phosphate Industries Limited v Elias Matora and 6 Others2005 ZLR (38); Judgment No. SC 44/05; Civil Appeal No. 342/03
  145. Zimbabwe Phosphates Industries (Private) Limited v Farai DzimiriSC 44/17 (Civil Appeal No. SC 645/15)
  146. Zimbabwe Platinum Mines (Private) Limited v Zimbabwe Revenue AuthoritySC 159/21, Civil Appeal No. SC 586/19
  147. Zimbabwe Platinum Mines (Pvt) Ltd v Zimbabwe Revenue AuthorityHH 73-26, HCH 6036/22
  148. Zimbabwe Revenue Authority v Stanbic Bank Zimbabwe LimitedJudgment No. SC 13/19, Civil Appeal No. SC 85/16
  149. Zimbabwe Revenue Authority v Waringa Investments (Private) LimitedSC 19/19; Civil Application No. SC 301/17
  150. Zimbabwe Revenue Authority v Zimasco (Private) LimitedSC 79/25 (Civil Appeal No. SC 538/24)
  151. Zvishavane Town Council v Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution (Private) LimitedJudgment No. SC 75/22, Civil Appeal No. SC 526/19
  152. Zybutz v Body Corporate of Helianthus and Others[2024] ZAWCHC 233