Cases reported in 2026
South African judgments reported in 2026, indexed on CaseNotes. 15,383 cases — page 27 of 77.
- James Campion Mutetwa v Barrie James Clarke Dixon and OthersHH-67-2010, HC 3051/09
- James Chafungamoyo Makamba v The StateHH 83/2004; CRB B 224/04
- James Chamisa v City of HarareHH 571-25; HCH 11463/18
- James Chigwedere v Mugove Gerald Madzivire and Nyasha Monica MadziyireHH 454-17, HC 9521/16
- James Ginio v Memash Holdings (Pvt) Ltd and OthersHH 478-21, HC 6370/20
- James Khoasasa v Die StaatSaak nr: 515/2001
- James Makamba v Kestrel Corporation (Pvt) Ltd (Under Provisional Judicial Management) and OthersHB 75/19, HC 734/19
- James Makoni v Keimboyi Abrams and City of HarareHH 273-11, HC 7989/10
- James Maluso v Delta Beverages (Private) LimitedHB 254-18; HC 2603/18
- James Matthews Mahlangu v Minister of Rural Development and Oak Alley Farm (Pty) LtdLCC08/2015
- James Muleya v The StateHB 145/18, HCA 37/17, X REF PT 483/16
- James Mundoma v Lomangundi Poles (Pvt) LtdHH 449-13, HC 10168/12
- James Munetsi v Public Service Commission and Secretary for Local Government Public Works & National HousingHH45-05, HC9216/03
- James Mushore v Councillor Christopher L Mbanga N.O. and OthersHH 381-16, HC 6086/16
- James Nkosi v The State(411/10) [2011] ZASCA 83 (27 May 2011)
- James Nyamarebvu v Litten Chikowore and OthersHB 24-16; HC 547-15
- Jameson Rushwaya and Others v Swimming Pool & Underwater Repair (Pvt) Ltd and OthersHH 378-25; HC 5589/23 (Ref Cases: HC 7617/15, HC 2918/18, HC 717/20, HC 7291/22)
- Jameson Zvidzai Timba v Chief Elections Officer and OthersSC 69/15 (Civil Appeal No. SC 9/14)
- James Patrick Hibbert v The State(580/10) [2011] ZASCA 18 (15 March 2011)
- James Pereira v Trustees of Zonenzee Body CorporateCSOS 1725/EC/23
- James Philip Davison v Milile MpambanisoDavison v Mpambaniso (1330/2024) [2026] ZASCA 50 (14 April 2026)
- James Sambawamedza v Linda ChiyangwaHH 277-11, HC 2243/07
- James Stewart Drynan v Magistrate N. Muchineripi and Wildlife and Environment ZimbabweHMT 71-19, HC 227/19
- James Thomas Evans v Western Province Athletics(1349/2023) [2025] ZASCA 119 (18 August 2025)
- James William Thomas and Another v Barend Johannes Thomas(1223/2021) [2023] ZASCA 36 (31 March 2023)
- Jamieson, Neil v Sabingo, Amindo CesarCase number: 329/2000
- Jamila Omar v Shabir OmarHH 344-13, HC 2912/12
- Jampion Mpande v The StateJudgment No. 161/11, Case No. HCA 43/11
- Jan Abraham Du Plessis NO and Another v Goldco Motor & Cycle Supplies (Pty) Ltd(372/08) [2009] ZASCA 62
- Jan Daniël Vermeulen v The StateCase No: 347/2003
- J and B v Director General: Department of Home Affairs and OthersCCT 46/02; 2003 (5) SA 621 (CC); 2003 (5) BCLR 463 (CC)
- J and J Transporters LDA v Ernest PorusinganiHH 32-19, HC 1888/14
- Jane Bester Phiri v Patson NawashaHH (Zimbabwe High Court, Harare, 23 November 2011)
- Jane Chipiti v Tatenda Dembaremba and OthersHH 213-26, R-HCH 4213/22
- Jane Chipiti v Tatenda Dembaremba (In his capacity as the executor dative of the estate of the late Johannes Dembaremba DR 1548/22) and Chenai Tepalepa and The Master of High Court and The Registrar of Deeds N.OHH 778-25, R-HCH 4213/23
- Jane Musindo and Augustine Tongai Kereke v Leocadia Kereke (nee Muroiwa)HMA 32-22; CIV 'A' 28-21 (High Court of Zimbabwe, Masvingo, 2022)
- Jane Nyika v Thembani Moyo and OthersJudgment No. HB 145/10, Case No. HC 103/10
- Jane Shawo v N. Katiyo N.O. and The StateHH 13-14, HC 3364/13
- Janet Kamukwedze v Weston MunakiHH 597-22, CIV 'A' 97/21
- Janet Matopa Makhosazana Shabe v Thabo MothlampeCSOS 6158/GP/23 (Adjudication Order, 23 November 2023)
- Janet Rusere v Marita ChanetsaJudgment No. HB 76/11, Case No. HCA 50/04
- Jan Farmer v Die StaatSaak No: 395/2000
- Jan Fredrick Kotze v Wayne Parham and Credfin (Private) LimitedHH 432-25, HCH 9063/14
- Jan George Gabriel Stoltz v Prof L J S Steenkamp(127/17) [2018] ZASCA 84 (31 May 2018)
- Jan Hendrik Brandt v The StateCase Number: 513/03 [2004] (Supreme Court of Appeal)
- Jan Jacobus Goosen v Hezekiah Pikkanien MtetwaLCC27R/2010
- Jannie Dalton Chan Hong v The StateCase No: [not provided] (Cape of Good Hope Provincial Division)
- Jano Nortjé and Another v The Minister of Correctional Services and OthersSaak no: 213/99 (SCA)
- Jan Oompie Kolea v The State(157/12) [2012] ZASCA 199 (30 November 2012)
- Jansen Van Vuuren, Dillon Wesley v The Member of the Executive Council for Health, Gauteng Province(054/2024) [2025] ZASCA 76 (4 June 2025)
- Jansen v The StateCase No: 236/2015 [2016] ZASCA (133) (29 September 2016)
- Jansen v The State(20043/2014) [2015] ZASCA 151 (2 October 2015)
- Janse van Rensburg N.O. and Others v Botha(758/10) [2011] ZASCA 72
- Janse van Rensburg NO and Others v Steenkamp and Another; Janse van Rensburg NO and Others v Myburgh and Others(237/08) [2008] ZASCA 154 (27 November 2008)
- Jantjies v S(871/13) [2014] ZASCA 153 (29 September 2014)
- January Pedzisai v Michael Hamutyineyi and Tawanda Mudzamiri and Bispro Investments (Pvt) LtdHH 42-13, HC 11155/11
- Jan van Rensburg & Another v Dr Adeo Cloete & AnotherCase No: 8270/09 (Eastern Circuit Local Division) - Unreported judgment delivered 28 January 2010
- Japhet Dube v The StateHB 38-18, HCA 129/16, XREF GNDP266/16
- Japhta v The State(1016/2023) [2025] ZASCA 80 (5 June 2025)
- Jappie Zongezile Mateis v Die Plaaslike Munisipaliteit NgwatheSaaknommer 254/2002 (SCA)
- Jarney Mumanyi v The StateHH 423-25; HCHCR 4630/24
- Jarney Mumanyi v The StateHMT 28/22; B 107/22
- Jason Lee Shackell v The StateCase No: 380/99
- Jason Naidoo v The State(333/2018) [2019] ZASCA 52 (1 April 2019)
- Jason Thomas Rohde v The State(815/2019) [2021] ZASCA 134 (5 October 2021)
- Jason Thomas Rohde v The State(1007/2019) [2019] ZASCA 193 (18 December 2019)
- Jasper Chimedza v City of Harare and OthersHH 130-20, HC 6442/19
- Jassat, Mahomed and Essof (Pvt) Ltd v Oakview Investments (Pvt) LtdHH 114/2013, HC 10273/2012
- Jassel Jasire Nyemba v CMED Private LimitedJudgment No. SC 65/2015, Civil Appeal No. SC 351/14
- Jayesh Shah v Air Zimbabwe CorporationHH 133-10 HC 3285/08
- Jayesh Shah v Charles NhereraCCZ 9/25 (Constitutional Application No. CCZ 51/24)
- Jayesh Shah v Kingdom Merchant Bank LimitedSC 4/2017; Civil Appeal No. SC 451/13
- Jaylan Rama v The StateJudgment No. HB 52/11, Case No. HCA 166/10
- Jazz Spirit 12 (Pty) Ltd & others v The Regional Land Claims Commissioner: Western Cape & others(704/2013) [2014] ZASCA 127 (22 September 2014)
- J Blignaut v The State(588/06) [2007] ZASCA 94
- JB Marks Local Municipality v SALGBC and OthersCase No: JR 543/2018
- J.C. Conolly and Sons (Pvt) Ltd v R.C. Ndhlukula and The Minister of Lands and Rural ResettlementHB 114-16, HC 11252/15
- J.C. Conolly and Sons (Pvt) Ltd v R.C. Ndhlukula and The Officer Commanding, Mat South ProvinceJudgment No. 43/15, Case No. HC 1856/14 (X REF HC 1204/14)
- J C Da Silva v Ribeiro and Another v Slip Knot Investments 777 (Pty) Ltd(661/09) [2010] ZASCA 174 (2 December 2010)
- JCDecaux Zimbabwe (Private) Limited v City of HarareHH 400-17, HC 2584/17
- J Chipunza, E Chihota, A Chiripamberi, B Chitsa, N Mashazhu, J Mataruse, M Miti, R Mkwanila, S Mukuze, S Nansabi, J Ngwaya, C V Sibanda v Beverley Building SocietyHH 133-02 (HC 11602/01, HC 1687/02, HC 3953/02)
- JD Group Limited and Profurn Limited v Competition TribunalCase No. 28/CAC/May (Competition Appeal Court)
- JDJ Properties CC and Another v Umngeni Local Municipality and Another(873/11) [2012] ZASCA 186 (29 November 2012)
- J D Pennington and M E Summerley v The StateCase CCT 14/97 (unreported, decided 18 September 1997)
- Jealous Cement v Maureen Chiweshe and Deputy Master of High CourtHB 187-17, HC 1257-17
- Jealous Makombe v The StateHH 45-15, Review No. 151/14, CRB No. MW 375/14
- Jealous Marimudza v Maffack Properties (Private) Limited and OthersHH 29-2006, HC 775/06
- Jealous Nguringa v The StateHB 209/12 (Case No. HCA 53/12, CRB 3054/11)
- Jealousy Mbizvo Mawarire v Robert Gabriel Mugabe N.O. and OthersJudgment No. CCZ 1/13, Const. Application No. 146/2013
- Jean Butau v Nyore Madzianike and Lawrence Moyo and Zimbabwe Newspapers (1980) LtdHH 197/12 (High Court of Zimbabwe, Harare, 18-21 September and 3 October 2012)
- Jeanette Moira Edwards v Brian Victor EdwardsJudgment No. HB 29/2002, Case No. HC 1492/2000
- Jean Jacques Taljaard v T L Botha Properties
- Jean Ludick v Vodacom (Proprietary) LimitedCase No: C832/2019
- Jeannette O'Moore and Another v The Master of the High Court, Eastern Cape Division, Gqeberha and OthersCase no: 4430/2024 (unreported)
- Jean Pamelavant v George JecheHH 403/15, HC 3497/15
- Jean Pierre Dusabe and John Peter Mutokambali v City of Harare and Minister of Local Government Public Works and National Housing and Minister of Lands and Rural ResettlementHH 114/16, HC 820/16
- Jean Pierre Dusabe v The StateHH 399-25, HCHCR 5594-24
- Jebes Muchapondwa v Venencia Madake and OthersHH 216-11, HC 6191/09
- J E F Adendorff v The StateCase no: 344/03
- Jefat Chaganda v National Prosecuting Authority & Officer in Charge Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Services, KhamiJudgment No. SC 24/26, Civil Appeal SCB 131/25
- Jefat Chaganda v The State and OthersHB 43.20 (HC) CRB 118/18
- Jefeat Chaganda v National Prosecuting Authority and Officer in Charge Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Services KhamiHB 148/25, HCBC 844/25
- Jefferson Tsuro Mhanda v Martha Mufaro Mhanda and Master of the High CourtHH 268-19, HC 10606/16
- Jeff-Henri Lynn v Sitari Country Estate Homeowners AssociationCSOS2110/WC/23 (Adjudication Order, 26 September 2023)
- Jeffrey Magongoe v Trustees of Rock Ridge Body CorporateCSOS014470/GP/23 (Adjudication Order, 25 March 2024)
- Jeft Marketing (Private) Limited v Redan Energy Petroleum (Private) Limited and Sakunda Petroleum (Private) Limited T/A Puma EnergyHH 201-18, HC 10410/17
- Jekera Onias v Ngubani Kenneth and Ministry of Local GovernmentHH 937-15, HC 8543/10
- J E Mahlangu and Another v Minister of Police[2021] ZACC 10
- J E Mahlangu and I T Mailela NO v Minister of Police(1393/2018) [2020] ZASCA 44 (21 April 2020)
- Jembo Mkuli v The StateJudgment No. HB 233/12, Case No. HCA 75/12, CRB REG 13/12
- Jemitious Gumbo v Varaidzo GumboJudgment No. HB 39/15, Case No. HC 1932/09
- J E M Mayne v C P M MainCase number: 182/99
- Jenepher Murahwa v Ngoni BhamuHH 354-17, HC 9914/14
- Jennifer Anne Cormick v Brett John CormickHH 15-2007, HC 4481/06
- Jennifer Christy Du Plessis v Rizaan SamuelsCSOS-3606/WC/23 (Adjudication Order, 14 August 2023)
- Jennifer Clare Hingeston v Christopher John LightfootS.C. 97/2000; Civil Appeal No. 365/99
- Jennifer Emily Hutchinson Wild and Brian Alfred Cutler v AP Hoffert NO and OthersCCT 28/97; 1998 (5) BCLR 575 (CC)
- Jennifer Marietta Lufu v Jona Gwalale Ncube LufuJudgment No. S.C. 138/99, Civil Appeal No. 439/97
- Jennifer Nan Brooker and Adrienne Staley Pearce v Richard MudhandaHH 610-22, HC 3983/21 (Ref Case Nos. HC 10410/14, HC 10411/14, HC 2211/21)
- Jennifer Nan Brooker nee Pearce and Others v Spellbound Investments (Private) LimitedHH 294-16, HC 7764/13
- Jennifer Ndlovu (nee Nyoni) v Christina Ndlovu (nee Sithole) and OthersJudgment No. HB 10/11, Case No. 2401/05, X Ref 890/03
- Jennifer Nyamakura v Agrippa MuzengiHIGH COURT OF ZIMBABWE, HARARE, 22 June 2011 & 10 May 2012
- Jennifer Williams and Nine Others v The StateCCZ 14/2017; Const. Application No. SC 263/12
- Jennifer Williams and Others v Co-Ministers of Home Affairs and OthersJudgment No CCZ 4/14, Const. Application No SC 207/11
- Jen Technologies (Pvt) Ltd and Taboka Maphosa v Old Mutual Life Assurance Company Zimbabwe (Private) LimitedHB 86/25, HCBC 728/24
- Jeophrey Gohwa v Tserai Ntuli (in her capacity as executrix dative of estate late Phenias Gohwa) and OthersHB 124/25, HCB 1138
- Jephany T Mwaluza v The StateHH 939-15, B 918/15
- Jephat Chaganda v The StateHB 49-19; HCA 80/19; XREF BYO P491/19
- Jephias Mangisi v The StateJudgment No. HB 80/13, Case No. HCB 18/13
- Jephias Nyambira v Aaron Nyoni and OthersHH 662-16, HC 10531/16
- Jerania Antonyo and 24 Others v Euna MakamureHH 406-22, CIVIL 'A' 212/21
- Jeremiah Chivenga v Manenji Pius Chidyamakono and Cleverhill Investments (Pvt) Ltd and The Sheriff of High Court N.OHH 447-22, HC 153/22
- Jeremiah Gwaku and Jerry Engineering (Private) Limited v Admire Majari and Adiva Mines (Private) LimitedHH 282-16, HC 3626/16
- Jeremiah Harunavamwe v Marvelous MukataHH 552-22, CIV "A" 46/22
- Jeremiah Mutsvanga v Zimbabwe Catering & Hotel Workers Union and Felistas Nyamunda (NO) and Japhet Shumba (NO)HH 764-25, HCH 3785/25
- Jeremiah Zulu and Elias Sibanyoni v Emalahleni Local Municipality and Nomsa NxumaloLCC272/2016
- Jeremy Cranswick and Robert Fisher v Norman SachikonyeHH 461-14, HC 4098/06
- Jeremy Stander v Neltra Investments t/a Douglas Car SalesHH 55-2010, HC 4555/08
- Jerico Moyo and 9 Others v The StateHB 125/22; HCB 86/22
- Jerome Okeke v M Duro and Company (Pvt) LtdHH 71-2006; HC 8687/02
- Jerry Chigumbu v Caroline Maposhere and Takunda Mazura and The Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Water, Fisheries and Rural Resettlement N.OHH 174-26 (HCH 5626/25)
- Jerry Musarira v Anglo American CorporationJudgment No. SC. 53/05, Civil Appeal No. 146/04
- Jesca Chiseva v The StateHB 185/18, HCA 112/15, X REF GWERU 579/15
- Jeseline Mare and Nyasha Shava and Golden Nyoni and Watson Kuruneta Banda and Tam Snaga Mavhunga and John Tavengwa and Johane Muzenango v The StateHH 274-21
- Jesicah Tatenda Musarurwa v The StateHH 707-22, CA 108/22
- Jesman Garments (Pvt) Ltd v Tumble Plastics (Pvt) Ltd (also known as Flexiplastics)HH 426-17, HC 10705/14
- Jestina Mukoko v The Attorney-GeneralJudgment No. SC 11/12, Const. Application No. 36/09
- Jethro Mthokozisi Gumede and Nehemiah Moyo v The StateJudgment No. 91/11, Case No. HCA 249/10
- Jethro Mwanza v Beitbridge Bulawayo RailwaysJudgment No. HB 53/12, Case No. HC 1706/10
- Jethro Sibanda v Mthokozisi MoyoJudgment No. HB 20/12, Case No. HC 202/10
- Jetinos Zivanomoyo v Hellen Bawange DinganiHMA 02-19, Case No Civ A 64/17 (High Court of Zimbabwe, Masvingo, 16 January 2019)
- Jet Ventures (Private) Limited v Rainbow Tourism Group Limited t/a Rainbow Towers Hotel & Conference CentreHH 644-18, HC 9075/18
- Jewell Crossberg v The State(440/07) [2008] ZASCA 13 (20 March 2008)
- Jewell Crossberg v The State(439/2007) [2007] ZASCA 93
- JG Construction v Graeme Chadwick and Deputy SheriffHH (High Court Harare) 21 and 26 March 2012
- Jiangmei Minerals (Pvt) Ltd v Josed Mining Syndicate and OthersHB 181/25, HCBC1217/25
- Jiangmei Minerals (Pvt) Ltd v Josed Mining Syndicate and OthersHB 181/25; HCBC1217/25
- Jili v Firstrand Bank Ltd t/a Wesbank(763/2013) [2014] ZASCA 183 (26 November 2014)
- Jimitias Chigurugudu v Chairperson of the Ex-Political Prisoners, Detainees & Restrictees Board and Minister of Welfare Services for War Veterans, War Collaborators, Ex-Political Detainees & RestricteesHB 31/17, HC 1155/16
- Jim Kunaka v Minister of Health and Child Care & OrsHH 46/21, HC 63/21
- Jim Kunaka v The StateHH 50-21, B 68/21 (Ref Case CRB 12218/20, CRB 762/19)
- Jimmy Chamboko v Precious Prince Lloyd PaisonHH 262-19, HC 7923/18
- Jimmy Gazi v Mbalabala PropertiesHB 16/22; HC 2033/16
- Jimmy Remekani v Nigel MoonoHH 636-21, HC 6166/2021
- Jimmy Zuva v The StateHH 611-19, B 1163/19
- Jimson Gudo v The StateHMA 48-21, CA 75-20, CA 76-20 (High Court of Zimbabwe)
- Jimstone Regiment v The StateHB 194/22, HCB 235/22, X REF HWNP 150/22
- Jin Yang Africa (Private) Limited v Angela Chandaengerwa (N.O) (In her capacity as the Executrix Dative for Estate Late George Makurira) and OthersHB 165/21, HC 1093/21 (High Court of Zimbabwe, Bulawayo)
- Jin Yang Africa v Estate Late George Makurira (Represented by Angela Chandaengerwa) and OthersHB 18/22; HC 663/20 (X REF HC 1777/21)
- Jiyana and Another v Hardisty and Others[2024] ZAWCHC 4
- JJPC Brand Administrators & another v Lombard & others(1223/2017) [2019] ZASCA 55 (1 April 2019)
- JK Motors (Private) Limited v Zimbabwe Revenue AuthorityHH 762-22, HC 2447/22
- Joana Chitiga and Others v Elizabeth Diana Matsikidze and OthersHMA 58-21, HC 211-20
- Joana Mamombe and Cecelia Chimbiri and Netsai Marova v The State and Bianca Makwende, Deputy Chief Magistrate & Presiding Magistrate N.O and Michael Reza N.OHH 279-21; HC 1918/21, HC 7200/20, HC 1929/21, HC 7206/20, CRB ACC 45-47/20
- Joana Petronella Sibanda v The StateJudgment No. S.C. 78/98, Crim. Appeal No. 789/97
- Joana Phiri v The StateHB 115/21; HCB 175/21
- Joan Cynthia Griessel NO & others v Harold Lee De Kock(334/18) [2019] ZASCA 95 (6 June 2019)
- Joan Marie Muller and Another v Cara Dorothy Masureik and Others(807/2024) [2026] ZASCA 01 (08 January 2026)
- Joanne Bezuidenhout v Hazelmere Body CorporateCSOS657/GP/23 (Adjudication Order, 08 December 2023)
- Joanne Elizabeth Crogham v Gary Francis WellockHB 215/21, HC 1107/21
- Joanne Elizabeth Croghan v Gary Francis WellockHB 97/25, HCBC 211/24
- Jo-Ann Ireland v Old Mutual Life Assurance Company of Zimbabwe LimitedHH 472-22, HC 6415/21
- Joan Zizipho Ndude v Trustees of Eagles Grove Body CorporateCSOS 11132/GP/23 (Adjudication Order, 19 December 2023)
- Joaquim Augusto De Freitas and Independent Association of Advocates of South Africa v Society of Advocates of Natal and Natal Law SocietyCase no: 120/99
- Joaquim Augusto de Freitas and Independent Association of Advocates of South Africa v The Society of Advocates of Natal(CCT 2/98) [1998] ZACC 13
- Job Sibanda and Associates v Charles MabhenaHB 09/25, HC 1897/19
- Job Sibanda v Dowood Services (Pvt) Ltd and Bulawayo City CouncilHB 120/25; HCBC 175/24
- Job Sikhala v The StateHH 572-22, CRB 316/22, CRB NO. B 1027/22, REF CASE: ACC 316/22
- Job Vhera v The StateJudgment No. SC. 56/05, Crim. Appeal No. 86/05
- Jocelyn Chiwenga v Constantine Guveya ChiwengaJudgment No SC 2/14, Civil Appeal No. SC 178/13
- Jochen Kofahl v S L Keiley(348/2006) [2007] ZASCA 41
- Jockstar Investments (Private) Limited and Jiti Law Chambers v Tarisai Mashiri and Messenger of CourtHH 02-26; HCH 4244/24
- Jockstar Investments (Private) Limited v (1) Sipiwe Slyvia Dzumbira (2) Tendai Michael DzumbiraJudgment No. SC 104/25, Chamber Application No. SC 775/25
- Jockstar Investments (Private) Limited v Moreblessing Moyo and OthersHH 289-26, HCH 492/24
- Jockstar Investments (Pvt) Ltd v Arthur Ezekiel MatongoHH 341-22, HC 2623/21
- Joel Itayi Matongo v Flora Matongo (nee Joe)HH 14-2012; HC 4524/10
- Joel Madzivanyika v Tapiwa Madzivanyika (nee Simende)HH 507-16, HC 359/05
- Joel Muzhamba and Others v Joe Chimonyo and AnotherHH 675-25; HCH 2018/25
- Joel Norman Sengeredo v The StateJudgment No. CCZ 11/14, Constitutional Application No. CCZ 4/13
- Joel Simon Silonda (Substituted by Executor Vusumuzi Thomas Silonda) v Vusumuzi NkomoSC 6/22; Civil Appeal No. SC 271/19