Cases reported in 2026
South African judgments reported in 2026, indexed on CaseNotes. 15,383 cases — page 32 of 77.
- LDC Limited v Zimbabwe Revenue AuthorityHH 555-22, FA 07/21
- Leach Mokela Mohlomi v Minister of DefenceCCT 41/95
- Lead HV (Pty) Ltd and Another v HV Test (Pty) Ltd(1192/2022) [2024] ZASCA 36 (2 April 2024)
- Leadtrain Assessments (Pty) Ltd v Leadtrain (Pty) Ltd(427/2012) [2013] ZASCA 33 (28 March 2013)
- Leah Nachipo and Gerald Nachipo v Admire Maticha, Trevor Mwaramba, Cleopas Manyika, Lewis Chasakara, Wonder Mushure and City of Harare N.O.SC 72/2022; Civil Appeal No. SC 425/20
- Leaholm Enterprises (Pvt) Ltd v Zimbabwe Revenue AuthorityJudgment No. HB 119/11, Case No. HC 2372/11
- Lea Manyumwa v Naison Mapfumo and OthersHCMSC 133-25 / HMA 08-26
- Learnmore Judah Jongwe v The StateS.C. 62/2002 (Crim. Appeal No 251/2002)
- Lebashe Financial Services (Pty) Ltd v The Prudential Authority and Others(346/2021) [2022] ZASCA 141 (24 October 2022)
- Lebogang Peter Mashilo v The State(1129/2019) [2022] ZASCA 81 (2 June 2022)
- Lebogang Phillips v The State2016] ZASCA 187; Case No: 370/2016
- Lebowa Platinum Mines Ltd v Viljoen(733/2007) [2008] ZASCA 163 (01 December 2008)
- Lebudi v The Trustees of Prosperity MewsCSOS-14601/GP/23 (Adjudication Order, 15 March 2024)
- Leconfield Court Body Corporate v P BajicCSOS 7969/GP/23 (Adjudication Order, 18 March 2024)
- Ledwaba v The State(605/2018) [2018] ZASCA 64
- Leeman Mbano v The StateHB 90/19; HCA 21/18
- Lee Odendaal v Inn on the RupararaHH 14-2006, HC NO. 2371/03
- Leeroy Benson v The State(300/13) [2014] ZASCA 26 (28 March 2014)
- Leeroy Reece v Archford DubeHH 509-22, HC 3305/21 (REF HC 5346/20)
- Leeroy Tendai Musarurwa v The StateHH 27-26, HCHCR 4082/24
- Lee Seunghyun v The StateHH 720-16, B 1209/16
- Leeuw v First National Bank(516/2008) [2009] ZASCA 161 (30 November 2009)
- Lee Waverly John v Principal Immigration Officer and Co-Ministers of Home AffairsHH 36-15, HC 9062/10
- Lee-Waverly John v The State and Rodgers KachambwaHH 117-14, HC 5453/13
- Lefan Mwanza and Komborerai Mhembere v The StateHH 296-18, B386/18
- Le Franschhoek Hotel (Pty) Ltd v Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) and OthersC238/2022, ZALCJHB (3 March 2025)
- Lefu Jantjie Bakane v The State(1180/2016) [2017] ZASCA 182 (5 December 2017)
- Legacy Hospitality Management Services Limited v African Sun LimitedHH 333-19, HC 3933/19
- Legal Aid Board in re Four Children(512/10) [2011] ZASCA 39 (29 March 2011)
- Legal Aid Board v The State and Others(363/09) [2010] ZASCA 112 (22 September 2010)
- Legal Aid South Africa v Daniel Cornelis TheunissenLabour Appeal Court case no: CA14/18 (Labour Court case no: C297/17)
- Legal Aid South Africa v Magidiwana and Others[2015] ZACC 28
- Legal-Aid South Africa v Mzoxolo Magidiwana(1055/13) [2014] ZASCA 141 (26 September 2014)
- Legal Practice Council v Bulelani Rubushe(1004/2022) [2023] ZASCA 167 (1 December 2023)
- Legal Practice Council v Kleynhans[2024] ZAWCHC 196
- Legal Practice Council v Steffen[2024] ZAWCHC 48
- Legal Practitioners' Fidelity Fund v Guilherme(702/2022) [2023] ZASCA 96 (13 June 2023)
- Legator McKenna Inc v Shea(143/08) [2008] ZASCA 144 (27 November 2008)
- Legh v Nungu Trading 353 (Pty) Ltd(3/07) [2007] ZASCA 122
- Legoa, Michael v The StateCase no: 33/2002
- Le Grange v The State(040/2008) [2008] ZASCA 102 (18 September 2008)
- Le Hanie and Others v Glasson and Others(214/2021) [2022] ZASCA 59 (22 April 2022)
- Lehlabi v Trustees of Soldonne Village Body CorporateCSOS-15120-GP-23 (Adjudication Order, 28 March 2024)
- Lehlehla v Minister of Police (A37/2023) [2024] ZAWCHC 107 (19 April 2024)
- Leigh William Roering NNO and Another v Qedani Mahlangu(581/2015) [2016] ZASCA 79 (30 May 2016)
- Leighwoods Bus Company (Private) Limited v Commercial Bank of Zimbabwe Limited and The Deputy Sheriff, BulawayoJudgment No. HB 96/12, Case No. HC 1449/03
- Lekabane Gilford Matsekoleng v Synergy World Logistics (Pty) LtdCase No. J780/20 (Labour Court)
- Lekgotho Phillip v Mamba Security ServicesCase No: JR 2459/21 (Labour Court, Johannesburg)
- Lekup Prop Co No 4 (Pty) Ltd v Wright(286/11) [2012] ZASCA 67 (23 May 2012)
- Lemman Munenekwa v Elias Muzamba and OthersJudgment No. HB 100/14, Case No. HC 2422/11
- Lemoenshoek Plase (Edms) Bpk v ButtCase Number: 23702/2010 and 12863/2011
- Lemoenshoek Plase (Edms) Bpk v Departement van Waterwese en anderNot provided in the judgment (delivered 21 May 2015)
- Lenderspark Finance Limited v United Refineries Limited and Shingai T MabhenaHB 195/25, HCBC 549/25
- Lenette Janse De Wit & Others v Toerien De Wit N O & Others[2026] ZASCA 23 (06 March 2026)
- Lenin Makechemu Ngwaru v Watson GaraHH 475-22, HC 4249/21
- Lenon Sheunesu Mapfumo v Provincial Magistrate for Midlands Province Shotgame N.O. and The StateHB 107/21, HC 695/21, XREF HC 696/21
- Lentikile Michael Mocumi v The State(323/2015) [2015] ZASCA 201 (2 December 2015)
- Leo Manufacturing CC v Robor Industrial (Pty) Ltd t/a Robor Stewarts & Lloyds(608/2004) [2006] ZASCA 19
- Leona Pona v Godfrey Chiyungu Mlambo and Rosina MlamboHB 33/2002 (Case No. HC 2799/01)
- Leonard Bwanali and Precious Katuruza v Togarepi Zivai Mhetu and Tendayi Pauline Mhetu and The Director of Housing and Community Services and City of Harare and Beanlope Properties (Private) Limited and The Sheriff of ZimbabweHH 104-16, HC 840/16
- Leonard Bwanali v Precious KaturuzaHH 406-19, HC 1518/18
- Leonard Coetzee obo De Tijger Estate Homeowners' Association v Jerome van der MeulenCSOS 11153/WC/22 (Amended Adjudication Order, 1 August 2023)
- Leonard Dzvairo v Kango ProductsSC 35/2017; Civil Appeal No. SC 593/14
- Leonard Gwata v The StateHH 83-20, CA 528/18
- Leonard Mupini v Nhathaniel Tafadzwa Mupini and Registrar of Deeds N.OHH 773-25; HCHF 1695/25
- Leonard Zvarevashe v Zimbabwe Hanjin Mining (Private) Limited and OthersHCMTJ37/25; HCMTC 106/25
- Leon Ferdinand Smuts v Wilfred Booyens; Markplaas (Edms) Bpk and Leon Ferdinand Smuts v Wilfred BooyensSaaknr: A/222/99 en 257/99
- Leon Godza v Mavis Sibanda and Registrar of DeedsHH 254-13, HC 5601/11
- Leonidas Souzou Michael and Another v Linksfield Park Clinic (Pty) Limited and AnotherCase No: 361/98
- Leon Smith v The State(595/2012) [2013] ZASCA 38 (28 March 2013)
- Leon Zvarevashe and Nyasha Mhuru v Ethel Chichera N.O and The StateHH 608-25; HCH 2266/25
- Leopard Rock Home Owners' Association v Dennis BandaCSOS Ref: CSOS1086/GP/23 (Adjudication Order, 20 November 2023)
- Leopard Rock Hotel (Pvt) Ltd v Edward Chikosi and Justice Bridget T Chivizhe N.OHH 635-18, HC 10768/17
- Leopards Rest Homeowners' Association NPC v K & H RabaliCSOS 6703/GP/23 (Adjudication Order, 5 March 2024)
- Leopards Rest Homeowners' Association NPC v Pretty MakgoroCSOS 6084/GP/23 (Adjudication Order, 9 February 2024)
- Leopards Rest Homeowners Association v Nthabiseng Angelina MmusoCSOS002556/GP/23 (Adjudication Order, 24 July 2023)
- Leopold Mudisi v Commissioner-General Zimbabwe Republic Police and OthersHB 119/21; HC 789/19
- Leopold Takawira Housing Co-operative Society v Innocent Pedzisai and OthersHH 702-14, HC 3950/13
- Lepelle Industrial and Mining Supplies CC v Streaks Ahead Investments (Pty) Ltd and Others(429/2019) [2020] ZASCA 133
- Lephat Zulu v National Railways of ZimbabweHB 250/21, HC 2411/18
- Lephat Zulu v National Railways of ZimbabweHB 70/20; HC 2411/18
- Lepogo Construction (Pty) Ltd v The Govan Mbeki Municipality(623/2013) [2014] ZASCA 154 (29 September 2014)
- Lerato Nyandoro v Newton T. NyandoroJudgment No. HB 19/10, Case No. HC 2234/07
- Le Roux and Others v Dey(44/2009) [2010] ZASCA 41 (30 March 2010)
- Le Roux and Others v The State(444/2008) [2010] ZASCA 7 (5 March 2010)
- Le Roux NO and Others v Botha NO and Others(Case no 427/19) [2020] ZASCA 67 (17 June 2020)
- Le Roux v The Honourable Magistrate Mr Viana(494/06) [2007] ZASCA 173
- Le Roux v Zietsman and Another(330/2022) [2023] ZASCA 102 (15 June 2023)
- Lesiba Simon Kekana v The State(37/2018) [2018] ZASCA 148 (31 October 2018)
- Lesira Manufacturing (Pty) Ltd v K G Schulz and OthersCase No: JR 409/2021 & J 2156/19 (Labour Court)
- Lesley Faye Marsh Private Limited T/A Premier Diamonds and Others v African Banking Corporation of Zimbabwe Private Limited and ABC Holdings Private LimitedSC 4/19
- Lesley Paterson v The Law Society of Zimbabwe and The Attorney-General of ZimbabweJudgment No. SC. 33/07, Civil Application No. 362/01
- Leslie Khumalo v Vision SitholeJudgment No. HB 26/11, Case No. HC 1566/10
- Leslie Levente Petho v Minister of Home Affairs and Registrar-General of CitizenshipS.C. 80/02; Judgment No. SC 80/02; Civil Appeal No. 6/02
- Leslie v Viana and Another[2024] ZAWCHC 80
- Lester v Ndlambe Municipality[2013] ZASCA 95 (22 August 2013); Case No: 514/12
- Letamo Game Farm v MB Molaba and DB MolabaCSOS Adjudication Order Ref: CSOS1819/GP/23 (13 October 2023)
- Letford Tawanda Mandiwata v The StateHH 21-19, B1605/18
- Lethabo Masoga and Lebohang Maeleso v Pick 'n Pay Retailers (Pty) Ltd and OthersCase no: JA 14/2018
- L E Thom (Pty) Limited v Ba-Phalaborwa Municipality(20236/14) [2015] ZASCA 95 (01 June 2015)
- Letina Tititi Moyo v Adolf MachekaJudgment No. SC 55/05, Civil Appeal No. 190/03
- Letlhogonolo Sean Matsile v Road Accident FundCase Number: 2024/084333 (Gauteng Division, Johannesburg)
- Letseng Diamonds Limited v JCI Limited(580/07) [2008] ZASCA 157 (27 November 2008)
- Levack, Hamilton Caesar and Others v Regional Magistrate, Wynberg and AnotherCase no: 403/2000 (SCA)
- Levin v Levin(644/09) [2011] ZASCA 114 (03 June 2011)
- Levi Nyagura v Lanzani Ncube, N.O. and OthersCCZ 7/19; Const. Application No. CCZ 53/18
- Levi Nyagura v Tildah Mazhanje N.O. and The StateHH 227-18, HC 2938/18, Ref CRB HREP 2287/18
- Levison Popi v The Trial Magistrate N. Mupeiwa N.O and Prosecutor GeneralHCMTJ49-25; HCMTC 108/25
- Levison Sithole v The StateSC 16/07; Judgment No SC 16/07; Criminal Appeal No. 170/05
- Levi Strauss & Co v Coconut Trouser Manufacturers (Pty) Ltd(274/99) [2001] ZASCA 44 (17 May 2001)
- Levy v GlynosCase CCT 29/00
- Lewarne v Fochem International (Pty) Ltd(1073/18) [2019] ZASCA 114 (18 September 2019)
- Lewenod Enterprises Private Limited v Freight Africa LogisticsHH 653-15, HC 2416/14
- Lewis Muridazo Chitengwa v Wilson Tatenda ManaseJudgment No. SC 14/09, Civil Appeal No. 244/05; ZLR (49)
- Lewis Muridzo Chitengwa v Wilson Tatenda ManaseJudgment No. SC 55/06; Civil Appeal No. 244/05
- Lewis Stores (Pty) Ltd v Summit Financial Partners (Pty) Ltd and Others(314/2020) [2021] ZASCA 91 (25 June 2021)
- Lewis Stores (Pty) Ltd v The Minister of Finance and The Commissioner of the South African Revenue ServiceCase no 368/2001
- LexisNexis South Africa (Pty) Ltd v The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development(1018/2024) ZASCA 181 (01 December 2025)
- LexisNexis South Africa (Pty) Ltd v The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development(1018/2024) [2025] ZASCA 181 (01 December 2025)
- Leysath v Legal Practitioners' Fidelity Fund Board of Control(770/2021) [2022] ZASCA 115 (28 July 2022)
- L F Bezuidenhout NO v EskomCase No: 379/2001, [2002] Supreme Court of Appeal
- Liam Village Body Corporate v Patrick Mzingisi NdongeniCSOS6705/GP/23 (Adjudication Order, 3 December 2023)
- Liason Mudimbwa v The StateHB 139/22; HCB 166/22
- Liberal Democrats and Others v President of the Republic of Zimbabwe E.D. Mnangagwa N.O. and OthersCCZ 7/18 (Constitutional Application No. CCZ 10/18)
- Liberation Mining (Private) Limited v Adlecraft (Private) Limited and Offer SivanHH 483-21, HC 5260/20 (Ref Case No. HC 5622/19, SC 65/20)
- Liberation Mining Private Limited v Adlecraft (Pvt) Ltd and Offer SivanHH 493-21, HC 5622/19
- Liberg Automotive and Others v First Mutual Commercial Enterprises (Private) LimitedHH407-13; HC 45779/11
- Liberty Group Limited t/a Liberty Life v K and D Telemarketing(1290/18) [2020] ZASCA 41
- Liberty Group Limited v Mall Space Management CC t/a Mall Space Management(644/18) [2019] ZASCA 142 (1 October 2019)
- Liberty Group Limited v Mohammed Shaaz Moosa(126/2021) [2023] ZASCA 52 (14 April 2023)
- Liberty Group Limited v Warren Patrick Broughton Illman(1334/2018) [2020] ZASCA 38 (16 April 2020)
- Liberty Investors Limited (In Members' Voluntary Liquidation) v The Commissioner for the South African Revenue ServiceCase No 353/04
- Liberty Life Association of Africa Limited v P J de Waal NO and J G Roux NOSaaknommer 422/97 (SCA)
- Liberty Magodo and Others v Chief Superintendent Kezias KaruruHH 276-18, HC 9742/17
- Liberty Magureyi v The StateHH 748-16, B 1217/16, Ref Case No. CA 718/16
- Liberty Muchena v Commissioner General of Police N.O and The Police Service CommissionHB 20/17, HC 1565/14, X REF HC 972/14
- Liberty Muchena v The Police Service Commission & Commissioner General PoliceSC 65/25 (Civil Appeal No. R-SCB 85/23)
- Liberty Mutetwa v The StateHH 202-15, CA 405/10, CRB MRD 137/10
- Liberty Nkomo and Mbongeni Masiza v The StateHB 109/21, HCB 151/21
- Lichtenstein v S(1094/2015) [2016] ZASCA 132 (29 September 2016)
- Liebenberg v Electoral Commission of South Africa[2024] ZAEC 16 (20 May 2024)
- Liesching and Others v The State[2018] ZACC 25
- Liesching and Others v The State and Another[2016] ZACC 41
- Liesl Ungerer v Keri Janet Ferreira and OthersCase No: 4475/2024 (High Court of South Africa, Eastern Cape Division, Gqeberha)
- Lieutenant Colonel KB O'Brien NO v The Minister of Defence and Military Veterans and Others(1271/2021) [2022] ZASCA 178
- Lifa Dlova v Minister of Police and National Director of Public ProsecutionsCase No.: 3046/2022, High Court of South Africa (Eastern Cape Division – Gqeberha), judgment delivered on 28 November 2024
- Life Hahlani and Mqondisi Akim Sibanda and Ardonia Mashonga and Loswita Joyce Ndarova v The StateHH 203-21, B 335/21
- Life Shumba v The StateB 354-21; HMA 56-21; CRB NO. BTB 1238-21 (High Court of Zimbabwe, 13 October 2021)
- Life Shumba v The StateB 190-21; HMA 44-21
- Lifestyle Holdings Private Limited and Rufaro Marketing Private Limited v Emmanuel MahachiHH 146-20, HC 1121/19
- Life Wise (Pty) Ltd t/a Eldan Auto Body v Competition Commission of South AfricaCAC CASE NO: 197/CAC/Nov21
- Lifort Toro v Vodge Investments (Private) Limited and OthersJudgment No. SC 15/2017, Civil Appeal No. SC 201/15
- L I Ganes and Another v Telecom Namibia LimitedCase No: 608/2002 (SCA)
- Likhona Merile v Minister of Police and National Director of Public ProsecutionsCase No. 725/2021 (High Court of South Africa, Eastern Cape Division, Bhisho)
- Lilian Dudley v The City of Cape TownCase CCT 5/04
- Lilian Dudley v The City of Cape Town and Ivan TomsCCT 5/04
- Lilian Maruva Masombo v Puzzle Blessing HlahlaHH 368-17, HC 297/16
- 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
- Lilian Mukarakate v Jonah MukarakateHH 148-2003, HC 4396/01
- Lilian Waldeck obo Blue Waters Homeowners' Association v RP MyburghCSOS 3480/WC/23 (Adjudication Order, 21 August 2023)
- Limbouris and Others v Du Toit N.O and Others (23112/2023) [2024] ZAWCHC 213; [2024] 4 All SA 562 (WCC); 2025 (1) SA 247
- Li Meng Heng v The StateHH 441-14, CA 32/13, CRB R790/12
- Limpopo Economic Development Agency v Klopper NO and Others(982/2020) [2022] ZASCA 73
- Limpopo Legal Solutions and Others v Vhembe District Municipality and Others(CCT 159/16) [2017] ZACC 14
- Limpopo Legal Solutions v Vhembe District Municipality and Others[2017] ZACC 30
- Limpopo Provincial Council of the South African Legal Practice Council v Chueu Incorporated Attorneys and Others(459/22) [2023] ZASCA 112 (26 July 2023)
- 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
- Linah Ntombi Madalane obo Clericia Masuku v Izak Daniel Van Wyk(87/15) [2016] ZASCA 25 (18 March 2016)
- Lina Madzinga v Palmleen Investments (Private) Limited and OthersHH 156-26; HCH 4006/25
- Lincoln Tafadzwa Ushamba v Damson Zuva and The Presiding Magistrate (S Ndhlovu) Bulawayo Magistrate CourtHH 452-22, HC 2910/21
- Lincoln Tafadzwa Ushamba v Damson Zuwa and OthersHH 589-22, HC 4687/22
- Lincoln Tendai Mubaki v The StateJudgment No. HB 8/12, Case No. HCB311/11
- Lincolyn Tendai Mubaki v The StateJudgment No. 192/11, Case No. HCB 284/11
- Linda Magwaro v Mthokozisi NdiweniHB 112/22, HC 211/21
- Linda Mudawadzuri v Kingdom Bank Africa Ltd and OthersHH 95-15, HC 6558/14
- Lindeka Nongqayi and Another v King Sabata Dalindyebo Municipality and OthersCase No: 2515/2025 (unreported - High Court of South Africa, Eastern Cape Division, Mthatha)
- Lindert Hanekom v Builders Market Klerksdorp (Pty) Ltd(63/05) [2006] ZASCA 2
- Lindiwe Mazibuko and Others v City of Johannesburg and Others2009 ZACC 28; Case CCT 39/09
- Lindiwe Mazibuko, MP v Max Vuyisile Sisulu, MP (Speaker of the National Assembly)(CCT 115/12) [2013] ZACC 28
- Lindiwe Ndlovu v Esquire Manwere T N.O and The StateHH 79-26, HCHB 2125/23
- Lindokuhle Percy Shongwe v The StateShongwe v The State (Case no 991/2019) [2024] ZASCA 127 (26 September 2024)
- Lindsey and Others v Conteh(774/2022) [2024] ZASCA 13
- Linet Ncube (Nee Khumalo) v Madodana NcubeHB 13/14, Case No. HC 3612/12, Xref No. HC 2909/07
- Links v Member of the Executive Council, Department of Health, Northern Cape Province[2016] ZACC 10
- Linos Manyuchwa v The StateHB 252/21, HCB 340/21
- Linquenda Aqua Proprietary Limited v Winelands Bottling Company Proprietary Limited[2024] ZAWCHC 177
- Linvestment CC v Hammersley(634/06) [2008] ZASCA 1 (28 February 2008)
- Lions Hill Development Company (Pty) Limited and Others v Investec Bank Limited (8491/2022) [2024] ZAWCHC 390 (26 Novemb
- Lionswatch Action Group v MEC: Local Government, Environmental Affairs & Development Planning and OthersCase no: 5278/2013
- Lipani Doubt Maphosa v Chiedza Maphosa (Nee Mawere)Judgment No. SC 48/22, Civil Appeal No. SC 321/18
- Lisani Nkomo v The StateJudgment No. SC 79/06, Crim. Appeal No. 269/05
- Lisbon Body Corporate v T MahlewuCSOS 7952/GP/23 (Adjudication Order, 18 March 2024)
- Lisbon Court Body Corporate v VT BerryCSOS 7953/GP/23 (Adjudication Order, 19 April 2024)
- Lismati Mahakute v Equistruct (Private) Limited t/a ICP Farming and The Minister (N.O) Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Water, Climate and Rural ResettlementHMA 7-22, HC 118/21
- Listerfill Enterprises (Pvt) Limited v Officer in Charge Mutare ZRP (Criminal Investigations)HB 253/21, HC 746/21
- Listerfill Enterprises (Pvt) Ltd v Wilson Martin SeziHB 114/17, HC 1198/17
- Lister Magoche v City of Bulawayo Commercial Entities t/a Ingwebu Breweries and Kuppkraft (Private) LimitedHB 171/25; HCBC 753/25
- Litchel Mandiveyi v Adlai Mackenzie Pazwakavambwa and The Secretary for the Ministry of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs (N.O)HH 135-22, HC 3104/21
- Livanje v The State(378/2018) [2019] ZASCA 126 (27 September 2019)
- Livard Philmon v Vusumuzi Moyo and Alfred NtiniHB 196-18; HC 893/11