Succession Law cases

South African case law on Succession Law, with full citations. 114 cases — page 1 of 1.

  1. Agnes Paradza v Brighton Paradza and OthersHH 214-2011, HC 9439/11
  2. Alex Chimhowa and Others v Joyce Chimhowa (nee Masukwedza) and OthersHIGH COURT OF ZIMBABWE, HARARE, 8 March, 17 November and 23 November 2011
  3. Allen Tandazani Vakai Masawi v Clever Mandizvidza N.O and The Master of the High CourtHH 798-18, HC 6199/17
  4. Anna-Mercy Munangatire v Noreen Chikaka (In her capacity as executrix of the estate late Samuel Zachary Dick Munangatire) and Grace Nyandoro and The Master of the High Court N.OHH 11-18, HC 10651/15
  5. Arnold Kombo (N.O.) and Gerald Kombo v Rugare Mandima (N.O.) and OthersHB 203/25; HCBC 2469/23
  6. Badela J Ndlovu v Spiwe PosiHH 475-15, HC 3110/14
  7. Basil Matanga v Firomina Denhure and Master of the High CourtHH 87-2008, HC 797/05
  8. Bhe and Others v The Magistrate, Khayelitsha and Others2005 (1) BCLR 1 (CC)
  9. Bongani Ndlovu (in his capacity as the Executor Dative, Estate Late Kenneth Sithole) v Howard Sithole and Melody SitholeJudgment No. HB 40/15, Case No. HC 740/14
  10. Brenda Carol Leeper N.O. v Michael ChitateHH 268-16, HC 4655/15
  11. Bwanya v Master of the High Court, Cape Town and Others[2021] ZACC 51
  12. Charles Maloya v Mr Nyamupfukudza NO and the Master of High CourtHH 115-2008, HC 6001/05
  13. Chengeto Mashingaidze v Pauline Mandigo (in her capacity as executrix dative in the estate of the late W.G. Mashingaidze DR 677/14) and OthersHH 809-16, HC 2557/15
  14. Chipo Zvavanondiita v Runiya Ndlovu and OthersHB 82-16 (HC 1648-15)
  15. 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
  16. Claudius Chuma and Others v Ishmael Chuma and OthersHH 149-14, CIVA 630/12, KK 245/12
  17. Daniels v Campbell NO and OthersCCT 40/03; 2004 (5) SA 331 (CC); 2004 (7) BCLR 735 (CC)
  18. Deborah Ngwenya and Others v Glory Mpofu N.O. and OthersJudgment No. HB 88/11, Case No. HC 1017/10
  19. Denzil Langa Ruzvidzo v Clever Mandizvidza and OthersHH 08-22, HC 3584/20
  20. Dikgang Ernest Moseneke and Others v The Master of the High CourtCCT 51/00
  21. Dorcas Doris Mhlanga v Benjamin PhakatshaneJudgment No. HB 25/15, Case No. HCA 120/13
  22. Dzidzai Gondo v Rosemary Gondo and The Assistant MasterHB 305/17, HC 416/11
  23. Edith Mayisva v Master of the High Court N.O. and J.B. Meyburgh N.O.HH 278-11, HC 4585/07
  24. Edmund Tasiana Mutale v Patricia Nyikadzino and OthersHH 303-26 (HCH 5170/25)
  25. Ega Washington Sansole N.O. and Others v Charles Ncube and OthersS.C. 133/2001 (Civil Appeal No. 292/00)
  26. Ellen Lucie Borgonovo v The Master of the High Court and A.M. Rosetteinstein the Executor of the Estate of the Late Ruggero Borgonovo and Vanessa Angela NgamizaHH 500-17, HC 5989/12
  27. Elliot Grenville Kern Rogers v Traude Allison Rogers and Master of the High CourtHH 116-2006, HC 6562/05
  28. Estate Late Collen Moyo (Represented by Mathabisa Nkomo in his Capacity as Executor Testamentary) v Sehluliswe Sibanda and Njabulo Mabuya (NO)Judgment No.166/11, Case No. HC 2122/11 (Xref Nos. HC 1720/11, HC1415/11 & HC641/11)
  29. Esther Mwanyisa v Eneti Jumbo and OthersHH 3-2010, HC 3748/08
  30. Faith Musarurwa v Eleanor Musarurwa and OthersHH 95-2004, HC 4129/04
  31. Fatima Gabie Hassam v Johan Hermanus Jacobs NO and Others(CCT 83/08) [2009] ZACC 19
  32. Fatima Gwande v Ma-Lord Makaya and OthersHH 297-11, HC 335/10
  33. Francis Makandirasa Mazarura v Rhodah KativhuHH 287-14, HC 6416/12
  34. George Musanhu v Chipo Munguma and OthersHMA 27-22, HC 301-20
  35. GF Wessels NO v CJ De Jager NO and AnotherSaaknommer: 657/98
  36. Glenda Paballo Moyo and Beatrice Joyce Moyo v Sinini Moyo and OthersHB 230/17, HC 2299/15
  37. Goodwill Nkala v Nomsa Hazel Ncube N.O. and OthersHB 93.20, HC 2757/17
  38. Gory v Kolver NO and OthersCCT 28/06; 2007 (4) SA 97 (CC); 2007 (3) BCLR 249 (CC)
  39. Grace Lilian Simbanegavi and Anna Muchenje v Michael T. Jumo (In his capacity as the executor of the estate of the late Godfrey Gundani DR MS181/22) and Master of the High CourtSC 103/25 (Civil Appeal No. SC 301/25)
  40. Grace Shuro v Molly Chiuraise and City of MasvingoJudgment No. SC 20/19, Civil Appeal No. SC 625/16
  41. Graham Garnet Metcalf Hall v Gregory Graham Hall and Estate Late Norreece Lesly Hall and Master of the High CourtHH 635-16, HC 4746/12
  42. Isabel Chikudza v Cosmas Chikudza and OthersNot provided in judgment
  43. Ishmael Madamombe v Winnifildah Madamombe and OthersHH 455-19, HC 6977/16
  44. Ivy Ndadzungira v John Gonese (In his capacity as the Executor of the Estate of late Edmond Gonese DR 1720/06) and The Master of the High Court N.OHH 199-2013, HC 10 443/11
  45. Janet Rusere v Marita ChanetsaJudgment No. HB 76/11, Case No. HCA 50/04
  46. Jeannette O'Moore and Another v The Master of the High Court, Eastern Cape Division, Gqeberha and OthersCase no: 4430/2024 (unreported)
  47. Jefferson Tsuro Mhanda v Martha Mufaro Mhanda and Master of the High CourtHH 268-19, HC 10606/16
  48. Jennifer Ndlovu (nee Nyoni) v Christina Ndlovu (nee Sithole) and OthersJudgment No. HB 10/11, Case No. 2401/05, X Ref 890/03
  49. Jeophrey Gohwa v Tserai Ntuli (in her capacity as executrix dative of estate late Phenias Gohwa) and OthersHB 124/25, HCB 1138
  50. Joana Chitiga and Others v Elizabeth Diana Matsikidze and OthersHMA 58-21, HC 211-20
  51. Joyce Chagadura v Shelly Antonio and Regis Muveregi and Director of Housing City of Harare and The Sheriff of the High CourtHH 176/2010; HC 3982/05
  52. Joyce Pedzisai (nee Mukaronda) and Tracy Pedzisai (nee Magunje) v Getrude Dade Pedzisai and The Master of the High CourtHH 81-2004, HC 7222/03
  53. Julian Martin Hamilton Barns v Emmanuel Ngwarati and OthersHH 465-25, HCH5671/24
  54. Juliet Kadungure and Others v Patricia Darangwa (NO) and OthersHH 116/22, HC 136/21, Ref DR 1771/20
  55. Juliet Nhliziyo (N.O) and Estate Late Harold Nhliziyo v Nokuthula Moyo and OthersJudgment No. HB 18/15, Case No. HC 753/13
  56. Ketty Kawondera v Linda Nyawasha and Vimbai NyawashaHH 87-20, HC 9497/16
  57. King N.O. and Others v De Jager and Others[2021] ZACC 4
  58. Kruger v Goss and another(603/08) [2009] ZASCA 105
  59. Kudakwashe Shana and Others v Manala Loveness Motsi N.O. and OthersHB 91/17, HC 199/16
  60. Kumbirai Mugwaziwendota N.O. (In his capacity as Executor of Estate Late Makarudze Zizhou) v Mavis MuzendaHMA 52-18; HC 86/16
  61. Laubscher N.O. v Duplan and Another[2016] ZACC 44
  62. Lazarus Chigora v Luxmore Chigora and OthersHH 342-18, HC 7561/17
  63. 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
  64. Linah Ndoro v Evidence Ndoro and The Master of the High CourtNot provided in judgment - High Court of Zimbabwe, Harare, 13 June & 24, 25 October 2011 & 3 May 2012
  65. Lucia Madanhire and Effort Mufambisi versus Ephraim Chirume and OthersHMA 50-22; HC 294-21
  66. Macelline Daphine Mushava and Alouise Munochemei Mushava v Obram Trust Company Private Limited (In its capacity as Executor Dative of Estate Late Joseph Panganayi Mushava) and OthersHH 202-22, HC 4659/21
  67. Magaya Obert Chitsamatanga and Others v Fannuel Moyo Chitsamatanga and OthersHH 32-11, HC 90/2006
  68. Margaret Sumbureru v Prisca Chinamora and OthersHH 59-2013, HC 4015/2008
  69. Margaret Sumbureru v Prisca Chinamora and OthersJudgment No. SC 42/18, Civil Appeal No. SC 84/13
  70. Maritha Mwinjilo v Lovie Charity Munyoro and Magistrate L. RwodziHB 42/20; HC 2775/10
  71. Mark Taruhla and Others v Fakazi Sonny Taruhla and The Master of the High CourtHH 743-19, HC 4245/19
  72. Mark Taruhla and Others v Fakazi Sonny Taruhla and The Master of the High Court N.OHH 449-21, HC 4245/19
  73. Mary Phiri v Henry Phiri N.O. (In his capacity as the Executor Dative in the Estate Late Elmie Ebrahim) and OthersHB 213/21, HC 904/20, XREF DRB 990/15
  74. Maxwell Mutoko v Charity Mukuro (In her capacity of executor in the estate late Jayison Mukuro DR1746/2000) and The Master of the High CourtHH 212-2010; HC 5616/09
  75. Miriam Dziva Elias Dikinya v Precious Chakasikwa N.O. and OthersHH 242-18, HC 1721/17
  76. Miriam Sarai v Timothy Chatikobo and Master of the High Court N.OHH 194-26, HCHF 4003/25
  77. Monica Dhliwayo v Bongani Ndlovu (in his official capacity as the Executor Dative of the estate Late Jubane James Jack) and OthersJudgment No. HB 27/15, Case No. HC 150/11
  78. Munoda Memory Mano and Tashinga Party Mano v Regional Executors and Trust (Pvt) Ltd and OthersHH 666-25; HCH 2074/24
  79. Natsho Masuku v The Additional Master and OthersHB 196-15; HC 2840-14; XREF DRBY 665-05
  80. Netshituka v Netshituka(426/10) [2011] ZASCA 120
  81. Nonkululeko Letta Bhe and Others v Magistrate, Khayelitsha and Others; Charlotte Shibi v Mantabeni Freddy Sithole and Others; South African Human Rights Commission and Another v President of the Republic of South Africa and AnotherCCT 49/03; CCT 69/03; CCT 50/03 (Constitutional Court, 15 October 2004)
  82. Nontokozo Moyo v Amanda Falala and OthersHB 87/25; HCBC 469/25
  83. Noreen Chikaka N.O v Misheck Mukarati and OthersHH 150-19, HC 11342/18
  84. Ntombizodwa Sauta v Aron MadondoS.C. 24/02
  85. Otillia Bhebhe (nee Tshuma) v Estate Late Elias Bhebhe and OthersJudgment No. HB 136/12, Case No. HC 1014/04
  86. Pascoe Nyamariva Gunda v Clyde Nyamariva Gunda and Registrar of DeedsJudgment No S.C. 74/2001, Civil Appeal No 158/2000
  87. Patience Zaranyika v The Master of the High Court and OthersHH 526-19, HC 3577/18
  88. 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
  89. 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
  90. Philani Gama N.O v Lungisani Mpofu and OthersHB 84-16 (HC 1152-15)
  91. Richard Gordon Volks NO v Ethel RobinsonCase CCT 12/04 (21 February 2005)
  92. Richard Kudzanai Chigumba v Taurai Cliff Chigumba and OthersHH 335-22, HC 2013/21
  93. Robert Thomas Zawaira v W Nyamupfukudza (in his capacity as executor dative in the Estate late Thomas Tavagwisa Zawaira) and OthersHH 241-11, HC 2843/09
  94. Samuel Alfred Schoonhoven N O and Others v Pieter Cornelius Antonius Schoonhoven and Others(791/2024) [2025] ZASCA 178 (28 November 2025)
  95. Sanpoulus Maplanka v Oliver Masomera and The Deputy MasterHB 03/16, HC 2903/15, DRB 334/09
  96. Spiwe Chidawu (nee Shemunyoro) v Clever Mandizvidza N.O. (in his capacity as Executor Dative in Estate Late Oliver Mandishona Chidawu) and OthersHH 518-25, HCH 6867/22
  97. Stella Hapaguti v Cecil Madondo (in his capacity as Executor Dative in the Estate of the Late Existo Francis Hapaguti, DR 401/09) and The Master of the High CourtHH 94-15, HC 6519/12
  98. Tarisai Chikuwe and Others v Abigail Maguna and OthersHH 286-14, HC 2377/13
  99. Tawanda Drego Tichivanhu v Wilbert Danda and OthersHH 18-2004, HC 47/04
  100. Tawanda Katsande v Augustine Katsande and OthersHH 590-25, HCH 2232/21
  101. Tendai Dzomonda and Others v Kirison Chipanda and OthersHH535-14, HC 5777/12
  102. Tendai Matera and Others v Sikhuluwe Mbambo and OthersHH 26-14, HC 6340/09
  103. Tessy Zvemisha v Eunice Zvemisha and OthersHH 523-25, HCH 2187/22
  104. Tessy Zvemisha v Eunice Zvemisha and OthersHH 105-22, HC 3432/20
  105. The Master of the High Court v Sithandizile Dhlamini Moyo and OthersHH 11/09, HC 5727/07
  106. Thwasile Ngwenya v Mhlupheki Hlabangana and Messenger of CourtJudgment No. HB 106/10, Case No. HC 258/08 (Xref HC No. 376/08, 815/08 & 1093/08)
  107. Traude Allison Rogers v Eliot Grenville Kern Rogers & The Master of the High CourtJudgment No. SC 64/07, Civil Appeal No. 333/06
  108. Van Rooyen Friedrich & others v Louw Smit NO & others[2017] ZASCA 19 (23 March 2017)
  109. Viola Mabika v Pamela Mutimudye and OthersHH 395-19, HC 5880/18
  110. Virginia Chidhakwa (nee Machokoto) v Manala Loveness Motsi and Deputy Master of the High CourtHB 138/20, HC 2433/19
  111. Volks NO v Robinson(CCT 12/04) [2005] ZACC 2
  112. Winfilda Zvavamwe v Alice Mpofu and OthersJudgment No. HB 32/11, Case No. HCA 67/08
  113. Winnie Pamacheche v Esther Pamacheche and OthersJudgment No. HB 69/11, Case No. 1674/04
  114. Zimasile Madubela and Another v Asah Fuzile and OthersCase No: 4637/2022 (unreported)