South Africa case law

Every reported South Africa judgment indexed on CaseNotes, with full citations. 7,249 cases — page 17 of 37.

  1. Makate v Vodacom (Pty) Ltd[2016] ZACC 13
  2. Makatu v State(245/05) [2006] ZASCA 70
  3. Makgatho v S(732/12) [2013] ZASCA 34
  4. Makgoba & others v Ledwaba NO & others(054/2018) [2018] ZASCA 181 (04 December 2018)
  5. Makhanya v Minister of Water Affairs & others(796/2017) [2018] ZASCA 172 (30 November 2018)
  6. Makhokha v State[2019] ZACC 19
  7. Makhudu v The StateCase No: 208/01
  8. Makhukhuza Community ClaimantsLCC 04/2009
  9. Makhuva-Mathebula Community v Regional Land Claims Commissioner, Limpopo & another(1106/2018) [2019] ZASCA 157
  10. Makobalo v S[2024] ZAWCHC 243
  11. Makofane William Mohlala v MEC for Transport, Limpopo and Others[2026] ZASCA 55
  12. Makwakwa and Others v Minister of State Security(1316/2022) [2024] ZASCA 41 (5 April 2024)
  13. Malachi v Cape Dance Academy International (Pty) Ltd and Others(CCT 05/10) [2010] ZACC 13
  14. Malachi v Cape Dance Academy International (Pty) Ltd and Others(CCT 05/10) [2010] ZACC 24
  15. Malakite Body Corporate and Another v City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality and Another(832/2024) [2025] ZASCA 192 (15 December 2025)
  16. Malala Geophrey Ledwaba v Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development and Others(947/2022) [2024] ZASCA 17 (16 February 2024)
  17. Malani v Natalia Financial Brokers CC(20850/2014) [2014] ZASCA 84 (31 May 2016)
  18. Malan v Die Gerhard Labuschagne Familie Trust & Another(44/2021) [2021] ZASCA 171 (9 December 2021)
  19. Malan v The Law Society of the Northern Provinces(568/2007) [2008] ZASCA 90 (12 September 2008)
  20. Malatji v Ledwaba NO and Others(1136/2019) [2021] ZASCA 29 (30 March 2021)
  21. Malawu v The Electoral Commission and Others(006/20) [2020] ZAEC 1 (18 November 2020)
  22. Malcolm Wentzel v Discovery Life Limited and Others: In Re Botha and Others NNO v Wentzel(1001/19) [2020] ZASCA 121 (2 October 2020)
  23. Maledu and Others v Itereleng Bakgatla Mineral Resources (Pty) Limited and Another[2018] ZACC 41
  24. Malefane Kemuel Mahano and Others v Road Accident Fund and Another(20008/2014) [2015] ZASCA 23 (20 March 2015)
  25. Maleka v The State(1209/2017) [2018] ZASCA 114 (18 September 2018)
  26. Malele v The State(723/2016) [2017] ZASCA 173 (1 December 2017)
  27. M A L Frantzen v The Road Accident Fund(331/2021) [2022] ZASCA 107 (15 July 2022)
  28. Malherbe v S(1182/2018) [2019] ZASCA 169 (29 November 2019)
  29. Malherbe v The State(829/18) [2019] ZASCA 120 (25 September 2019)
  30. Malibongwe Jemsana v Minister of PoliceCase No. 1220/2019 (unreported, Eastern Cape Division, Mthatha)
  31. Maliga v The State(543/13) [2014] ZASCA 161
  32. Maluleke N.O., Timothy (in his capacity as Trustee of the Hlaniki Trust) v Sibanyoni, Daniel PhilamonLCC 2018/59
  33. Maluto Singo v The StateCCT 49/01
  34. Mamahule Communal Property Association and Others v Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform[2017] ZACC 12
  35. Mamase and Others v The State(175/08) [2009] ZASCA 114 (25 September 2009)
  36. Mambo v The State(143/01) [2006] ZASCA 74
  37. Mamela Maqhula v The State(508/18) [2019] ZASCA 54 (1 April 2019)
  38. MA Mpakathi v Kgotso Development CC and OthersCase No 334/03
  39. Mamushe v The State(53/04) [2007] ZASCA 58
  40. Manana v King Sabata Dalindyebo Municipality(345/09) [2010] ZASCA 144 (25 November 2010)
  41. Mana v The State(201/2008) [2008] ZASCA 88 (11 September 2008)
  42. Mandisi Mphahlwa v MEC for Health: Eastern CapeCase No: 761/2923, High Court of South Africa (Eastern Cape Division, Bhisho), Date delivered: 19 November 2024
  43. Mandlakayise Enos Sithole v The State[2024] ZACC 31
  44. Mandla Mishack Mlimo v The State(454/2007) [2008] ZASCA 7 (18 March 2008)
  45. Mandla Sithole v The State(20393/2014) [2015] ZASCA 106 (19 August 2015)
  46. Mandla Trust Mpofu v Minister for Justice and Constitutional Development and Others(CCT 124/11) [2013] ZACC 15
  47. Mandla v The StateMandla v The State (1433/24) [2026] ZASCA 59 (24 April 2026)
  48. Mandlekonsi General Radebe and Others v Mathulini Communal Property Association and OthersLCC 267/2017F, [2021] ZALCC (13 April 2021)
  49. Manelis v Manelis(1235/22) [2025] ZASCA 55 (9 May 2025)
  50. Mangangeni Emmaus Westmead Returners Community Trust v Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform(361/2011) [2012] ZASCA 89 (31 May 2012)
  51. Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality v Motlohi Tshediso Samuel Ramoshebi and OthersCase No C232/2024
  52. Mangethe Committee v The Regional Land Claims Commissioner, KZN and OthersLCC36/09 (17 February 2011)
  53. Manjar Ali Shaik Yusuf Ulde v Minister of Home Affairs(320/2008) [2009] ZASCA 34 (31 March 2009)
  54. Mankayi v Anglogold Ashanti Ltd(126/2009) [2010] ZASCA 46
  55. Manohar Lal Sharma v. The Principal Secretary & Ors.Writ Petition (Crl.) No. 120 of 2012, Writ Petition [C] No. 463 of 2012, Writ Petition [C] No. 515 of 2012, Writ Petition [C] No. 283 of 2013
  56. Manong and Associates (Pty) Ltd v City of Cape Town and Another(457/09) [2010] ZASCA 169
  57. Manong and Associates (Pty) Ltd v Eastern Cape Department of Roads and Transport(369/08) [2009] ZASCA 50 (25 May 2009)
  58. Manong & Associates (Pty) Ltd v Department of Roads & Transport, Eastern Cape Province(331/08) [2009] ZASCA 59 (29 May 2009)
  59. Manong & Associates (Pty) Ltd v The Minister of Public Works(518/2008) [2009] ZASCA 110 (23 September 2009)
  60. Mans v Mans[2020] ZACC 9
  61. Mantis Investments Holdings (Pty) Limited v Werner De Jager N.O.(696/2022) [2023] ZASCA 134 (18 October 2023)
  62. Man Truck & Bus (SA) (Pty) Limited v Dorbyl Limited t/a Dorbyl Transport Products and BusafCase number: 38/03 (SCA)
  63. Mantsha v The State(432/2007) [2008] ZASCA 121
  64. Manyaka Calastine Khiba and Others v Stephanus Francois van Niekerk and OthersLCC123/2023
  65. Manyaku Maria Thulare v Morwamohube Ernest Thulare & Others(470/2023) [2025] ZASCA 100 (7 July 2025)
  66. Manyatshe v M & G Media Limited(415/08) [2009] ZASCA 96 (17 September 2009)
  67. Mapande v S(046/10) [2010] ZASCA 119 (29 September 2010)
  68. Mapatle Kgatla v Masedi Ronny Mashala(382/20) [2021] ZASCA 154 (29 October 2021)
  69. Maphaha v The State(174/2017) [2018] ZASCA 08 (1 March 2018)
  70. Maphango and Others v Aengus Lifestyle Properties (Pty) Ltd(611/10) [2011] ZASCA 100
  71. Maphango and Others v Aengus Lifestyle Properties (Pty) Ltd(CCT 57/11) [2012] ZACC 2
  72. Maqebhula v The State(284/2017) [2018] ZASCA 010 (5 March 2018)
  73. Maqubela v The State(821/2015) [2017] ZASCA 137 (29 September 2017)
  74. Marais N.O. and Another v Maposa and Others(642/2018) [2020] ZASCA 23 (25 March 2020)
  75. Marais v Melck and Another[2024] ZAWCHC 342; [2025] 1 All SA 422 (WCC)
  76. Maranel Body Corporate v Danielle CraffordCSOS8324/GP/23 (Adjudication Order in terms of ss 53 and 54 of the Community Schemes Ombud Service Act 9 of 2011, 3 April 2024)
  77. Marco Helfer v Coastal PropertiesCSOS 4618/WC/23 (Adjudication Order, 30 November 2023)
  78. Marc Van Veen v Director of Public Prosecutions Western Cape and Others(104/2024) [2025] ZASCA 46 (17 April 2025)
  79. Maredi, Charles Elias v Anderson, Gideon PetrusLCC 2022/06 (Land Claims Court, Randburg, 18 May 2022)
  80. Maree & Bernard Attorneys and Another v The South African Legal Practice Council and Another(914/2023) [2025] ZASCA 140 (29 September 2025)
  81. Maree v C Booysen t/a NVM Beleggings & Versekeringsadviseurs(307/09) [2010] ZASCA 44 (31 March 2010)
  82. Maree v The State(422/2021) [2022] ZASCA 112 (15 July 2022)
  83. Marelize Botha v Ruark Botha(259/2023) [2024] ZASCA 116 (24 July 2024)
  84. Maremane v Polokwane Local Municipality and OthersCase CCT 274/24 (CC)
  85. Margaret Mimi Minya v South African Post Office Ltd and OthersCase No: P99/20 (Labour Court)
  86. Margo v Gardner[2010] ZASCA 110
  87. Maria Avraamides v Trustees of The Glades Body CorporateCSOS 3967/GP/23 (Adjudication Order, 7 November 2023)
  88. Maria Johanna Kruger v Tate Matthew Sibanyoni and Others(1191/2023) [2025] ZASCA 127 (9 September 2025)
  89. Maria Johanna Prinsloo and Others v The State(827/2011) [2015] ZASCA 207 (4 December 2015)
  90. Maria Luisa Palma Codevilla v Paula Jane Kennedy-Smith NO and Others(494/2023) [2024] ZASCA 136
  91. Maria Mafadza v M. S. Phetlhe Boitumelo and Directors of Thatchfield Crescent Home Owners AssociationCSOS 3986/GP/23 (Adjudication Order, 2 November 2023)
  92. Maria Magdalene Carstens v La Belle Vie Body CorporateCSOS3444/WC/23 (Adjudication Order, Community Schemes Ombud Service, 19 December 2023)
  93. Maria Mampies and Another v Sandvliet (Pty) LtdLCC63/2017
  94. Maria Paula Loringett v Trustees of Northwold Terrace Body CorporateCSOS 789/GP/23 (Adjudication Order, 12 September 2023)
  95. Maria Petronella Scheepers v The StateCase no: 158/05
  96. Marié Adriaana Fourie and Cecelia Johanna Bonthuys v Minister of Home Affairs and Director-General of Home AffairsCase no: 232/2003, Supreme Court of Appeal
  97. Marie Adriaana Fourie and Cecelia Johanna Bonthuys v The Minister of Home Affairs and The Director General: Home AffairsCase CCT 25/03 (decided 31 July 2003)
  98. Marine 3 Technologies Holdings (Pty) Ltd v Afrigroup Investments (Pty) Ltd(0018/14) [2014] ZASCA 208 (1 December 2014)
  99. Maringa v The State(20116/2014) [2015] ZASCA 28 (23 March 2015)
  100. Mario Gaspare Oriani-Ambrosini, MP v Maxwell Vuyisile Sisulu, MP Speaker of the National Assembly(CCT 16/12) [2012] ZACC 27
  101. Marion Smith v Mountain Oaks Winery (Pty) Ltd and another(1003/2018) [2019] ZASCA 123 (26 September 2019)
  102. Maritz v The State(81/2023) [2024] ZASCA 72 (8 May 2024)
  103. Marius Kruger v The President of the Republic of South Africa and Others(CCT 57/07) [2008] ZACC 17
  104. Marius Stephanus van der Westhuizen v BDM Management (Pty) LtdC 98/2013 (LC)
  105. Marius Van Niekerk and Sweepro Brush (Pty) Ltd v Gerhard Albertus Van Niekerk and Sweepa Instruments (Pty) Ltd(460/06) [2007] ZASCA 116
  106. Marius Van Vuuren v The StateCase CCT 14/05
  107. Mariza Pretorius obo Royal Heights Body Corporate v S NgqosanaCSOS 5698/WC/23 (Adjudication Order, 10 January 2024)
  108. Mariza Pretorius Obo Royal Heights Body Corporate v S NgqosanaCSOS 5698/WC/23
  109. Mark Anthony Morgan v The State(271/2008) [2008] ZASCA 147 (27 November 2008)
  110. Mark Byron v Duke IncorporatedCase No. 339/2001 (SCA)
  111. Market Square Body Corporate v T SubramonyCSOS 5693/KZN/23
  112. 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)]
  113. Marks and Another v Bester and Others[2024] ZAWCHC 82
  114. Mark Scott-Crossley v The State(100/07) [2007] ZASCA 46
  115. Mark Swart v VB RozierCSOS 2796/WC/23 (Adjudication Order, 26 September 2023)
  116. Marota v The State(300/15) [2015] ZASCA 130 (28 September 2015)
  117. Maroulis v The State(240/2008) [2008] ZASCA 161 (27 November 2008)
  118. Maroveke v Talane N.O. and Others[2021] ZACC 20
  119. Marshall Alberts and Others v The Minister of Justice and Correctional Services(404/2021) [2022] ZASCA 25 (9 March 2022)
  120. Marshall NO and Others v Commissioner for the South African Revenue Service[2018] ZACC 11
  121. Mars Incorporated v Cadbury (Swaziland) (Pty) LimitedCase No. 427/98
  122. Marsland v The Additional District Court Magistrate, Kempton Park and Another(162/2020) [2021] ZASCA 14 (10 February 2021)
  123. Martail Abie Arends v Road Accident FundCase No: 7101/2019 (Gauteng Local Division, Johannesburg)
  124. Martha Johanna Petronella Rossouw v Blignaut & Wessels and Another(1234/23) [2025] ZASCA 146 (07 October 2025)
  125. Martha Susanna Broodryk v The State(959/2016) [2017] ZASCA 62 (29 May 2017)
  126. Marthinus David de Klerk v Griekwaland Wes Korporatief Bpk[2014] ZACC 20
  127. Marthinus Johannes Botha v Regional Magistrate Cox N.O. and National Director of Public Prosecutions(736/2007) [2009] ZASCA 42 (31 March 2009)
  128. Martin Harris & Seuns OVS (Edms) Bpk v Die Qwa Qwa RegeringsdiensSaaknommer: 1) 674/92 en 2) 676/92 (SCA)
  129. Martrade Shipping and Transport GmbH v United Enterprises Corporation and MV 'Unity'(1085/2019) [2020] ZASCA 120 (2 October 2020)
  130. Marula Lofts Body Corporate v KS BongaCSOS 7032/GP/23 (Adjudication Order, 16 March 2024)
  131. Marula Lofts Body Corporate v M NgobeniCSOS-5849/GP/23 (Adjudication Order, 15 February 2024)
  132. Marvanic Development (Pty) Ltd v Minister of Safety and Security(232/05) [2006] ZASCA 20
  133. Mary Fisher and Another v The Silverbirch Estate Homeowners' Association (NPC) and Others[2026] ZASCA 69
  134. Mary Patricia King & 92 Others and Others v Attorneys Fidelity Fund Board of Control and AnotherCase no: 561/04 (Supreme Court of Appeal)
  135. Masango and Another v The State(203/2022) [2024] ZASCA 98 (14 June 2024)
  136. Masego Rochester Matlholwa v Isaac Rammusi Mahuma and Others(207/08) [2009] ZASCA 29 (30 March 2009)
  137. Masemola v Road Accident Fund(256/2015) [2016] ZASCA 72 (25 May 2016)
  138. Masemola v Special Pensions Appeal Board and Another[2019] ZACC 39
  139. Maseola v The State(506/09) [2010] ZASCA 37 (30 March 2010)
  140. Masetlha v The President of the Republic of South Africa and Another
  141. Masetlha v The President of the Republic of South Africa and Manala Elias Manzini
  142. Mashamaite & others v Mogalakwena Local Municipality & others (523/2016) and MEC, Limpopo & another v Kekana & others (548/2016)(523/2016) [2017] ZASCA 43 (30 March 2017)
  143. Mashau Rashavha v HJ van RensburgCase No: 439/2002
  144. Mashengoane v Trustees of Honey Grove Body CorporateCSOS 328/GP/23 (Adjudication Order, 5 September 2023)
  145. Mashike and Ross NNO and Treacle Nominees (Pty) Limited v Senwesbel Limited and Senwes Limited(253/2012) [2013] ZASCA 35 (28 March 2013)
  146. Mashilo Shadrack Sebola and Another v Standard Bank of South Africa Limited and Another(CCT 98/11) [2012] ZACC 11
  147. Mashilo Shadrack Sebola and Another v The Standard Bank of South Africa Ltd and AnotherCCT 98/11
  148. Mashilo v Prinsloo(576/11) [2012] ZASCA 146
  149. Mashinini v The Member of the Executive Council for Health and Social Development, Gauteng Provincial Government(335/2021) [2023] ZASCA 53 (18 April 2023)
  150. Mashisane v Mhlauli(903/2022) [2023] ZASCA 176 (14 December 2023)
  151. Mashola v Mashola(022/2022) [2023] ZASCA 75 (26 May 2023)
  152. Mashongwa v Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa[2015] ZACC 36
  153. Mashwayi Projects (Pty) Ltd and Others v Wescoal Mining (Pty) Ltd and Others(1157/2023) [2025] ZASCA 5 (29 January 2025)
  154. Masibuyisane Services (Pty) Ltd v Eqstra Corporation (Pty) Ltd(1245/2019) [2020] ZASCA 159 (1 December 2020)
  155. Masike v The State(20565/2014) [2015] ZASCA 189 (30 November 2015)
  156. Masilo v Betterbridge (Pty) Ltd(37/2015) [2016] ZASCA 73
  157. Masindi Clementine Mphephu v Regent Toni Peter Mphephu-Ramabulana & others(948/17) [2019] ZASCA 58 (12 April 2019)
  158. Masinga and Others v Chief of the South African National Defence Force and Others(51/2021) [2022] ZASCA 1 (05 January 2022)
  159. Masiteng v Minister of Police(944/2023) [2024] ZASCA 165
  160. Masoanganye v The State(252/11) [2011] ZASCA 119 (7 July 2011)
  161. Masotha Hezekia Ngwenya and Others v Grow and More (Pty) Ltd and OthersCase number: 2025-168480 (Land Court, Randburg, delivered 12 March 2026)
  162. Massmart Holdings Limited v The Commissioner for the South African Revenue Service(84/2020) [2021] ZASCA 27 (26 March 2021)
  163. Masstores (Pty) Limited v Pick n Pay Retailers (Pty) Limited[2016] ZACC 42
  164. Masstores (Pty) Ltd v Murray & Roberts Construction (Pty) Ltd(573/2007) [2008] ZASCA 94 (12 September 2008)
  165. Masterspice (Pty) Ltd v Broszeit Investments CC(252/05) [2006] ZASCA 52
  166. Maswanganyi obo Machimane v Road Accident Fund(1175/2017) [2019] ZASCA 97 (18 June 2019)
  167. Matamela v Mulaudzi(475/2021) [2022] ZASCA 71 (23 May 2022)
  168. Matatiele Municipality and Others v President of the Republic of South Africa and OthersCase CCT 73/05 (Constitutional Court, decided 27 February 2006)
  169. Mathale v Linda and Another[2015] ZACC 38
  170. Mathavha v Sibeko(515/09) [2010] ZASCA 100 (7 September 2010)
  171. Matheba Klaas Simelane v Nicolaas Johannes de Villiers N.O and OthersLCC 133/2022 (unreported judgment delivered 28 November 2022)
  172. Mathebula Daniel v The StateCase No: A235/16 (Gauteng Division, Johannesburg)
  173. Mathebula v The State(431/09) [2009] ZASCA 91 (11 September 2009)
  174. Mathebula v The State and Another(1439/2024) [2025] ZASCA 189 (12 December 2025)
  175. Mathekola v State(487/2016) [2017] ZASCA 100 (21 August 2017)
  176. Mathekola v State(487/2016) [2016] ZASCA 106 (14 July 2016)
  177. Mathenjwa NO and Others v Magudu Game Company (Pty) Ltd(258/08) [2009] ZASCA 57 (28 May 2009)
  178. Mathews Sipho Lelaka v The State(409/2015) [2015] ZASCA 169 (26 November 2015)
  179. Mathibela v The State(714/2017) [2017] ZASCA 162
  180. Mathilda Louisa Wiese v Government Employees Pension Fund and Others(CCT 111/11) [2012] ZACC 5
  181. Mathuthu and Others v The State(393/2021) [2024] ZASCA 50 (17 April 2024)
  182. Matjhabeng Local Municipality v Eskom Holdings Limited and Others; Shadrack Shivumba Homu Mkhonto and Others v Compensation Solutions (Pty) Limited[2017] ZACC 35
  183. Matodzi Annah Magwala v Chief Rudzani Harold Sinthumule and Others(744/2021) [2023] ZASCA 62 (05 May 2023)
  184. Matopos Body Corporate v Mahendra Singh and OthersCSOS-1727-GP-23 (Adjudication Order, 27 February 2024)
  185. Matsabu v The State(186/08) [2008] ZASCA 149 (27 November 2008)
  186. Matsi and Another v The South African Legal Practice Council (Gauteng Province)(184/2024) [2026] ZASCA 12
  187. Matthys Johannes Van As v Road Accident Fund(346/10) [2011] ZASCA 124 (7 September 2011)
  188. Maurice Alphonse Jacquesson v Minister of FinanceCase Number: 548/04 (SCA) [Unreported]
  189. Maurico Arendse v The State(089/15) [2015] ZASCA 131 (28 September 2015)
  190. Mavangwana v State(379/2009) [2010] ZASCA 43 (31 March 2010)
  191. Mavis Xaba and Joseph Zondo v The StateCase Number: 211/04 (SCA)
  192. Mawanda Makhala and Another v The State(438/20) [2021] ZASCA 19 (18 February 2022)
  193. Mawecro (Pty) Ltd v Sithole and Others(322/2023) [2024] ZASCA 91 (10 June 2024)
  194. Mawonga and Another v Walter Sisulu Municipality and Others(574/19) [2020] ZASCA 125 (7 October 2020)
  195. Maximum Profit Recovery (Pty) Ltd v Naledi Local Municipality & Others(340/2024) [2025] ZASCA 83 (10 June 2025)
  196. Maximum Profit Recovery (Pty) Ltd v Sakhisizwe Local MunicipalityCase No.: 1086/2019, High Court of South Africa (Eastern Cape Division, Makhanda), unreported judgment delivered 18 March 2025
  197. Maxrae Estates (Pty) Ltd v The Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries & Another(407/2020) [2021] ZASCA 73 (09 June 2021)
  198. Maxwele Royal Family & Another v The Premier of the Eastern Cape Province and Others(1176/2021) [2023] ZASCA 73 (24 May 2023)
  199. Maxwell Ndebele v Road Accident FundCase No: 11404/2022 (Gauteng Local Division, Johannesburg)
  200. Mayelane v Ngwenyama and Another2013 (4) SA 415 (CC); 2013 (8) BCLR 918 (CC)