Traditional Leadership Law cases
South African case law on Traditional Leadership Law, with full citations. 41 cases — page 1 of 1.
- Amafana-nkosi Royal Families v Princess Magadla and OthersCase No: 3802/2021 (Eastern Cape Division, Mthatha)
- Bakgatla-Ba-Kgafela Communal Property Association v Kgoshi Kgolo Kgafela Kgafela and OthersLCC219/2012 (unreported)
- Bengwenyama-ya-Maswazi Community v Genorah Resources (Pty) Ltd(784/2013) [2014] ZASCA 140 (26 September 2014)
- Charles Mutasa v James Kurauone Mutasa and OthersHCMTC 230/25
- Chawaona Wilbroad Kanoti v President National Council of Chiefs NO and OthersHH 385-25, HCH 204/24
- Cosmas Kadzima and Kizito Kadzima v Joseph Magaso and OthersHH 250-2011, HC 4677/09
- Enganisai Rikonda & Others v Minister of Local Government, Public Works and National Housing N.O & OthersHH 360-14, HC 5510/14
- Ephias Munodawafa and Chief Murinye N.O v Matubede Mudavanhu and Chief Mugabe N.O and Minister of Local Government and Public WorksHH 320-26, HCH3742/25
- Fainios Mihwa Mapingure v Provincial Assembly of Chiefs Masvingo Province and OthersHH 841-19, HC 3009/18
- Gcinilizwe Londile and Amatolandile Royal Family v Pollen Sibongiseni Bikwe and OthersCase No: 1640/2014 (Eastern Cape Division, Mthatha)
- Herod Chikuku v Willard Chikuku and OthersHCMTC 249/24
- Hlaisi Mundau v Minister of Local Government, Public Works and National Housing and OthersHB 221-18, HC 2135/18 (XREF HC 2964/17)
- Ignatious Chawasarira v The Minister of Local Government, Public Works and National Housing and OthersHH 564-25, HCH 302/25
- John Marinda and Others v Minister of Local Government and Public Works and National Housing and OthersHH 433-25; HCH 920/25
- Jonathan Kaneshonga v Minister of Local Government, Public Works and National Housing, N.O. and OthersHH 537-14
- Joyina Jim Mahlangu and Sokhulumi Royal Council v Mkhambi Petros Mahlangu and Others(341/2016) [2017] ZASCA 81 (2 June 2017)
- Justice Mpondombini Sigcau v President of the Republic of South Africa and Others[2013] ZACC 18
- Kidwell Machaka v Minister of Local Government, Urban and Rural Development and OthersHB 145/11 (High Court of Zimbabwe)
- Knowledge Tichivangani v Rosemary Machuwaire and The Provincial Mining Director, Masvingo ProvinceHMA 49-21, HC 225/21
- Langa v Premier, Limpopo and Others[2021] ZACC 38
- Lovemore Zvoushe and Lenathi Moyo v Timothy Moyo and OthersHB 90/17; HC 2940/15
- Maanhu Marange v The Permanent Secretary for Local Government and Public Works N.O and OthersHMT 09-22, HC 186/21
- Madidimalo Kislon Mamadi and Another v Premier of Limpopo Province and Others[2022] ZACC 26
- [MEDIA SUMMARY] Netshimbupfe & another v Mulaudzi & others(563/17) [2018] ZASCA 98
- Mhlangabezi Raymond Mgijima v The Premier of the Eastern Cape Province and Others(949/2018) [2020] ZASCA 139 (30 October 2020)
- 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)
- Molosi and Others v King Phahlo Royal Family and Others(1005/2022) [2024] ZASCA 73 (10 May 2024)
- Monica Chikoore v J P Kadziya and The District Administrator Kadoma District and The Ministry of Local GovernmentHIGH COURT OF ZIMBABWE, HARARE, 15 March 2012
- Mthetho Hlamandana and Bhekameva Royal Family v Premier, Eastern Cape Provincial Government and OthersCase No. 2227/2023 (High Court of South Africa, Eastern Cape Division, Mthatha)
- Murenga Edward Chikwamba v Matius Mahonde Mukunga and OthersHH 366-13, HC 8531/13
- Nxumalo v President of the Republic of South Africa and Others[2014] ZACC 27
- Rebecca Mbedzi v Muvhuso Mbedzi and OthersJudgment No. HB 145/11, Case No. 764/11
- Rikhotso v Premier, Limpopo Province and Others[2021] ZACC 1
- Rutsate v Ndaveni Wedzerai and OthersSC 45/22, Civil Appeal No. SC 557/19
- Solomon Chironda v Luxford MutopoHH 824-18, HC 7076/15
- Tendai Chitinhe v Cornelius Chivesani Chengera and OthersHH 359-21, HC 3026/21
- Themba Yende and Another v Felani Yende and Another(1128/19) [2020] ZASCA 179 (18 December 2020)
- The President of the Republic of South Africa and Others v Prince Mbonisi and Others(147/2024; 148/2024; 217/2024 and 250/2024) [2025] ZASCA 143 (06 October 2025)
- Thobejane and Others v Premier of the Limpopo Province and Another(1108/2019) [2020] ZASCA 176 (18 December 2020)
- Thulamela Municipality & another v Thovhele Midiavhathu Prince Kennedy Tshivhase & others(78/2014) [2015] ZASCA 57 (30 March 2015)
- Tshivhulana Royal Family v Nditsheni Norman NetshivhulanaCCT 48/16