Cases reported in 2026

South African judgments reported in 2026, indexed on CaseNotes. 15,383 cases — page 58 of 77.

  1. State v Brown(681/2013) [2014] ZASCA 217
  2. State v Casper Chikanga and Mavhurambudzi EdsonHH 233-22, CRB No. MTD 947-48/21
  3. State v Cecilia MutemiHH 729/16, CRB 161/16
  4. State v Chrispen Garikai ChisambaHMT 68-21; CRB 36/21
  5. State v Consider MandavaHH 635-25, HCHCR 5366/25
  6. State v Cudwell NdegaHMT 54-21; CRB 31/21
  7. State v Darlington ChingwangwaHH361-13, CBR 24/12
  8. State v David Munetsi and OthersHMT 65-21; CRB 07/21
  9. State v Doubt Mncedisi NkomoHB 134/22, HCAR 995/22, XREF CRB PT 198/22
  10. State v Elton MakazaHMT 5-20; CRB 36-20
  11. State v Emmanuel UsaiwevhuHH 296-19, CRB MRDP 584/19
  12. State v Energy Baisai alias Energy ChipindaHMT 6-22; CRB 10/22
  13. State v Ernest ChezitaHH 427-17, CRB No. SHM 612/17
  14. State versus Beneta BhunuHMT 51-21; CRB 02/21 (High Court of Zimbabwe, Mutare)
  15. State versus Daniel JimHMA 18/18, CRB CHR 3/18
  16. State versus Elliot RewuHH 231-22, CRB 126/19
  17. State versus Humphrey MazaniHH 278-22, CRB 38/21
  18. State versus Mlabeli SibandaJudgment No. 54/11, Case No. 101/09
  19. State versus Ningisai WakeniHH-15-18, CRB 103/17
  20. State versus Panganai MutinhimaHH 16/18, CRB 96/17
  21. State versus Pritchard ZimondiHH 179-15, CRB 184/12
  22. State versus Stephen SibangeHH 78-15, CRB 37/12
  23. State versus Takundwa GwatidzoHH 320-25; HCH CR 5934/24
  24. State v Farai Mutuda and Ernest Mbokoma and Brighton Jabulani MunjanjaHH 26-2005, CRB R 1083-5/2004
  25. State v Florence NyatiHH 327/15; CRB 161/12
  26. State v Foswake Onias SumasumoHB 166/21, HCAR 72/21, XREF CRB GKP 1110/20
  27. State v Frederick Thembinkosi Chunga and Patricia TemboHH 265-15, CRB 108/13
  28. State v George MasenduHH 647-25; HCHCR 5341/25
  29. State v Givemore MazambaniHIGH COURT OF ZIMBABWE, HARARE, 28 November 2012 (unreported)
  30. State v Givemore NeteHH 468/16, CRB MRWP 838/16
  31. State v Grace BhizimoniHH 205-19, CRB C 290/18, Ref: 597/19
  32. State v Honest MatemaHH 295-21, CRB GMZ 1005/18
  33. State v Innocent JairoHH 700-16, CRB 150/16
  34. State v Innocent MangwiroHH 406-13, CRB 6449-12
  35. State v Innocent MarutaHH 123/22; CRB R473/21; Review 31/21
  36. State v Isaac MatsikaHH 464-17, CRB No. 55/17
  37. State v Iton KachepaHH 64-2006, CRB N16/06
  38. State v James Ackim and Lameck AckimHH 143-18, CRB 53-54/2011
  39. State v James ChishakweHH 17/18, CRB 104/17
  40. State v Johanis MukwenaHMA 03-19 CRB No CH 1766/18
  41. State v Joseph ChaniHigh Court of Zimbabwe, Mutare Trial, 7 July 2012 (unreported)
  42. State v Joseph JamboHH 239-22, CRB MTK 2069/21
  43. State v Kenneth KajokotoHH 32-2005, CRB 2610/2001
  44. State v Kudakwashe Taonangwere and Tafadzwa MusambaHH 44-2005, CRB 174-5/03
  45. State v Lawrence Pemhiwa and Russel Mashongedza and Ignatious NyamvuraHH 717-18, CRB CHG 193-5/18
  46. State v Lazarus DapiraHMT 61-21, CRB 26/21
  47. State v Leonard Chanzenza and Others (State v Simbarashe Magombedze; State v Robert Nyamukusa; State v Kudzai Goritoma)HH 566-21 (CRB MBR 2651/21; CRB MBR 2769-70/21; CRB MBR 2711/21; CRB MBR 2789/21)
  48. State v Madalitso RanchiHH 515-17, CRB 212/16
  49. State v Matyityi(695/09) [2010] ZASCA 127 (30 September 2010)
  50. State v Mauline RashamiraHH 963-15, CRB No. G412/15
  51. State v Mavinini(224/2008) [2008] ZASCA 166 (1 December 2008)
  52. State v Michael MadzandeHH 636-25, HCHCR 4482/25
  53. State v Mike MadzimbamutoHH 403-13, CRB 127/13
  54. State v Munyaradzi WirosiHMT 57-21; CRB 30/21
  55. State v Nemaramba Beaven SovenesHH 502-16, CRB 141/16
  56. State v Ngwenya ThamaluHH 331-17; CRB NTN 549/16
  57. State v Nkosiyabo Ngwenya and State v Kelvin NkawuHB 13/21, HCAR 1690/20
  58. State v Nompumelelo MpofuHB 21/11, Case No. HC 186/10
  59. State v Nyemudzai ChikunguruseHH 125/2004 (CRB 30/03)
  60. State v Obert Nhire and Florence KanjereHH 619-15, CRB 4158-9/06
  61. State v Okay MuuyaHH 481-16, CRB 148/16
  62. State v Pepukai RangaHH 583-16, CRB 84/12
  63. State v Peter ChitambweHH 370-25, CRB 4246/25
  64. State v Phanuel ChekereHH 114-2006, CRB N265/05
  65. State v Phillip Gonera; State v Webster Manyanga; State v Netsai KaviyaHH 520-22 (CRB HREP 1005/22, CRB NO. HREP 1937/22, CRB NO. HREP 1933/22)
  66. State v Phillip GuvhuHMA 55/18; CRB ZK 496/18
  67. State v Prince ChifambaHH 433-17, CRB 65/17
  68. State v Prince Dylan Matore and Michael SimbeyeHH 62-18, CRB 130/11
  69. State v Prince NdlovuHB 136/22, HCAR 1691/20, XREF CRB PT 619/20
  70. State v Progress Musonganhande and Tapiwa MutenhaHH 200-22, CRB NO. 6528/22
  71. State v Qalani NcubeHB 131/22, HCAR 1066/22, XREF PT 242/22
  72. State v Rajabu Chitukula and Tapfuma Dube and Tafadzwa MudedeHB 174/11 (High Court of Zimbabwe)
  73. State v Renias MasochaHMA 46-17, HC/CRB 59/17
  74. State v Romer(412/10) [2011] ZASCA 46 (30 March 2011)
  75. State v Ronald KanyowaHH 104-2010, CRB 195/09
  76. State v Saeed(432/05) [2006] ZASCA 43
  77. State v Sapakote InashoHH 359-17; CHTP 4201/16
  78. State v Shephard Mpofu and OthersHB 258/21, HCAR 2207/21, XREF CRB ENT 931-33/21
  79. State v Shoorai GwenziHMT 8-21, CRB 18/21
  80. State v Sikati Mark VengesaHH 185/16; CRB 94/15
  81. State v Sincewile GumbereHMT 60-21; CRB 08/21
  82. State v Steady BimhaCRB 397-19; HMA 42-20
  83. State v Stella TemboHH 332-19, CRB 111/18
  84. State v Tapiwa MadyambudziHH 333/17, CRB CHTP 4005/16
  85. State v Tatenda Revesai MusiiwaHH 349-17, CRB 33/17
  86. State v Tawanda GumboHH 219-11, CRB C201/10
  87. State v Tendai Kanyongo and Lovemore PawandiwaHH 87/2013, CRB 133/2011
  88. State v Thulani NcubeHB 20/11; Case No. HCAR 2251/10; X-Ref CRB WR 97/10
  89. State v Tichaona Dzotizei and OthersHH 56-22
  90. State v Timothy Omotoso and OthersCase No.: CC15/2018 (High Court of South Africa, Eastern Cape Division, Gqeberha)
  91. State v Tora TokuraHH 322-21, CRB HRE 100/19
  92. State v Tsitsi MuuraHH 178-17, CRB No. KOT 307/15
  93. State v Vennah Taguta and Raster Last TagutaHMT 63-21; CRB 33/21
  94. State v Victor Tavonga and Others (Consolidated Review)HH 578-21, CRB NTN 331/21, CRB NTN 311/21, CRB NTN 333/21, CRB NTN 317/21
  95. State v Weston Jowo Mupfupi and Clive MunetsiHH 06-15, CRB MW 613/14, CRB J 162/14
  96. State v Wiridzanai KamutashuraHH 936-15, CRB MUT 415/14
  97. State v World Kera and Givemore Usai; State v Leonard Shoko and Learnmore MubazaniHH 425-22 (CRB MGJ 412-413/21; CRB KAR 1446-61/22)
  98. State v WZHH 848-19, CRB 95/19
  99. State v Zvioneso Chaira and Andrew Guduza and Gregory GuduzaHH 829-18, CRB NPA 12/17
  100. Stationery Box (Private) Limited v Natcon (Private) Limited and Farai NdemeraHH-64-2010; HC 5335/09; HC 4726/09
  101. Statistics Amendment Act, 2024Act No. 29 of 2024 (Government Gazette No. 51805, 20 December 2024)
  102. Statistics Amendment Act, 2024Act No. 29 of 2024; Government Gazette No. 51805 (20 December 2024)
  103. Staufen Investments (Pty) Ltd v The Minister of Public Works, Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd & Registrar of Deeds, Cape Town(200/2019) [2020] ZASCA 18
  104. Stavros Koutandos and Mario Jorge Corredeira v The StateCase No 119/2001
  105. Stay At South Point Properties (Pty) Ltd v Mqulwana and Others (University of Cape Town intervening as amicus curiae)(1335/2021) [2023] ZASCA 108 (3 July 2023)
  106. St Cyprian's School v R.V and Another (20693/2024) [2024] ZAWCHC 401 (29 November 2024)
  107. Steam Team (Pvt) Ltd v Valley Juicing (Pvt) Ltd and Jasper Wales-SmithHB 90/15, HC 2001/08
  108. Stedall v Aspeling(1326/2016) [2017] ZASCA 172 (1 December 2017)
  109. Steenhuisen and Another v Van Rooyen and Others(611/2021) [2023] ZASCA 78
  110. Steenkamp and Others v Edcon Limited[2016] ZACC 1
  111. Steenkamp NO v The Provincial Tender Board of the Eastern CapeCase No 528/04 (SCA, unreported judgment delivered 30 November 2005)
  112. Steenkamp NO v The Provincial Tender Board of the Eastern CapeCase CCT 71/05; 2006 (3) SA 151 (SCA)
  113. Steenkamp v Edcon Limited[2019] ZACC 17
  114. Stefano Bruno Ghersi and Others v Tiber Developments (Pty) Ltd and Others(84/06) [2007] ZASCA 43
  115. Steffen Hans Kammler v John Tendai MaponderaHH 81-22 (HC 5300/12)
  116. Steinberg v Lazard(157/2005) [2006] ZASCA 53
  117. 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
  118. Stella Mundi (Private) Limited v Murimi Two Four Seven (Private) Limited & The Sheriff of Zimbabwe N.O.Judgment No. SC 56/25, Civil Appeal No. SC 601/24
  119. Stella Nhari v Zimbabwe Allied Banking GroupSC 51/13 (Civil Appeal No. SC 192/11)
  120. Stella Tholana v The StateJudgment No. HB 70/14, Case No. HCA 54/12, Xref No. CRB 584/11
  121. Stellenbosch Farmers' Winery Group Limited and Another v Martell & Cie S A and OthersCase number 427/01
  122. Stellenbosch Farmers' Winery Limited v Apostolos Vlachos t/a Liquor DenCase number: 117/99 (Supreme Court of Appeal)
  123. Stellenbosch Farmers' Winery Limited v Commissioner for the South African Revenue Service(511/2011) [2012] ZASCA 72
  124. Stellenbosch University v Carlson and Another (12735/2023) [2024] ZAWCHC 385 (22 November 2024)
  125. Stemmet and Another v Mokhethi and Another(681/2022) [2023] ZASCA 127 (04 October 2023)
  126. St Engenas Zionist Christian Church v Maxwell Mahwehwe and OthersHMA 11-21, HC 103-18
  127. Stephanus de Lange NO v The Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs(81/2018) [2019] ZASCA 59 (17 April 2019)
  128. Stephanus de Lange NO v The Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs
  129. Stephanus Johannes Martinus de Beer N.O. v The North Central Local Council and the South Central Local CouncilCCT 59/00 (2001) [reported at 2002 (1) SA 429 (CC); 2001 (11) BCLR 1109 (CC)]
  130. Stephanus Petrus De Wit v The Directors of De Velde Estate Home Owners AssociationCSOS 2968/WC/23 (Adjudication Order, 6 September 2023)
  131. Stephanus Smit N.O. and Others v His Majesty King Goodwill Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu and OthersCase No: 10237/2009 (High Court of South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg)
  132. Stephen Chatukuta v The StateHH 531-25, HCHCR 2251/25
  133. Stephen Chikamhi v Barnabas KamangiraHH 239/15
  134. Stephen Chikodza and Binda Sasila and Daniel Hanzi Makore v The StateHH 400-21
  135. Stephen David Gibson v Jennifer Margaret Shadrach (represented by Phillip Ellse) and The Sheriff of ZimbabweHH 74/13, HC 1334/14
  136. Stephen Hove v Trust Banking Corporation Limited (In Liquidation)HH 239-18, HC 249/17
  137. Stephen Hudson v Joseph V. SitholeHH 156-2010, HC 1179/10
  138. Stephen Kutiwa v ZimpostSC 85/05
  139. Stephen Mapangisana v The StateHH 155-16, CRB 158/15
  140. Stephen Marshall and Safetop (Proprietary) Limited v Atupele Investments (Proprietary) Limited T/A Workboss HardwareHH 195-22, HC 5617/20
  141. Stephen Mkiwa v Magret MuushaHH-2012 (Zimbabwe High Court, Harare, 18, 23 & 24 January 2012)
  142. Stephen Moyo and Peter Mananda Chihomvu v The StateJudgment No. HB 252/12, Case No. HCB 293-4/12
  143. Stephen Ndlovu v The Officer Commanding Zimbabwe Republic Police, Bulawayo Province and OthersJudgment No. HB 100/10, Case No. HC 618/10
  144. Stephen Paradzai Kuipa v CFI Holdings LimitedHH 432-18, HC 9851/16
  145. Stephen Pasipanodya (In his capacity as the executor in the estate of the late Edna Pasipanodya) v Tracy Ruwizhi (In her capacity as the executrix in the estate of the late John Ruwizhi) and The Director of Housing Municipality of ChitungwizaHH 82-2009, HC 10215/08 (Ref: Harare Mag Court 8113/09, HC 16425/99, HC 6392/03)
  146. Stephina Mazambani v International Export Trading and The Sheriff of ZimbabweHH 86-20, HC 7757/18 (Ref Case No. 8614/17)
  147. Sterea Digital CC and Another v The City of Cape Town and Others(369/24) [2025] ZASCA 166 (31 October 2025)
  148. Sterklewies (Pty) Ltd t/a Harrismith Feedlot v Msimanga & others(456/2011) [2012] ZASCA 77 (25 May 2012)
  149. Sternwood Products (Pty) Ltd and 15 Others v CNR Prop (Pty) Ltd and 16 OthersCase No: 608/2023 (Eastern Cape Division, Gqeberha)
  150. Steven Arthur Dare v Arthur Dare and OthersHB 110/22, HC 428/22
  151. Steven Govender and Others v The StateCase Number 254/03
  152. Steven Malcolm Musiker v The State(272/12) [2012] ZASCA 198
  153. Steven Musimike v The StateSC 104/22, Civil Appeal No. SC 57/20
  154. Steven Ngomane & 26 others v City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality & another(734/2017) [2019] ZASCA 57 (3 April 2019)
  155. Steven Ofentse Dipholo v The State(094/2015) [2015] ZASCA 120 (16 September 2015)
  156. Steven Vhavha v Msizi Dube and OthersHH 25-14, HC 1670/11
  157. Steward Bank Limited v Mayor MangeyaHH 474-16, HC 6787/14
  158. Steward Bank Limited v Veracity Zimbabwe (Private) Limited and OthersHH 299-19, HC 9773/18
  159. Stewart Dhliwayo v Warman Zimbabwe (Pvt) Ltd and OthersHB 12/22 (HC 1716/19)
  160. Stewart Donza v The StateHH 227-22 CON 61/21
  161. Stewart Magondo v The StateHH 145-15, CA 855/13, CRB 1487/13
  162. Stewart Mungofa v William Sande and Drusilla MungofaHH 29-08, HC 1972/06
  163. Stewart Saungweme v Sarah Gandiwa-Magaya and The Registrar of DeedsS.C. 61/2001, Civil Appeal No. 249/2000
  164. Stewart v Botha[2008] ZASCA 84 (3 June 2008)
  165. Steyn Lyell Maeyane Attorneys v Oelofse(271/2016) [2017] ZASCA 18 (23 March 2017)
  166. Steyn v The State(444/09) [2010] ZASCA 49 (31 March 2010)
  167. St. Giles Medical Rehabilitation Centre v Lambert PatsanzaJudgment No. SC 59/18, Case No. SC 668/15
  168. Sthathu Funding (Pty) Ltd v Amathole District MunicipalityCase No. 5049/2024 (Eastern Cape Division, Makhanda) - unreported
  169. Stircrazy Investments (Pvt) Ltd v A Lucky Brand (Pvt) Ltd and The Deputy SheriffNot provided in judgment - High Court of Zimbabwe, Harare, 24 and 25 April 2012
  170. St James Body Corporate v Babalwa SithelaCSOS 8224/WC/23 (Adjudication Order, 28 March 2024)
  171. St Martins Housing Co-operative Society Limited v City of HarareHH-147-26 (HCH 4162/25)
  172. Stockil Grenvil Denzil v The StateHH 562-16, CRB 194/14, CA 200/15
  173. Stokwe v Member of the Executive Council: Department of Education, Eastern Cape and Others[2018] ZACC 3
  174. Stonehill Property Fund Proprietary Limited v Shongwe and Another[2024] ZAWCHC 311
  175. Stoner Trading (Proprietary) Limited v Riozim LimitedHH 293-16, HC 1462/15
  176. Stopforth Swanepoel & Brewis Incorporated v Royal Anthem Investments 129 (Pty) Ltd and Others(CCT 63/14) [2014] ZACC 26
  177. Stopforth v The Minister of Justice and Others; Veenendaal v The Minister of Justice and OthersCase Numbers 317/97 and 316/97 (SCA) [27 September 1999]
  178. Storegate Africa (Pty) Limited v Airlink Cargo International (Pty) LtdCase no: 071/04 (SCA)
  179. Stout Mbano v Brighton Gumbochuma (In his capacity as Executor Dative of the Estate Late William Mirirai Gumbochuma) and Minister of Local Government, Public Works & National HousingHH 439-21, HC 2338/18
  180. St Paul Insurance Co SA Limited v Eagle Ink System (Cape) (Pty) Ltd(300/08) [2009] ZASCA 53 (27 May 2009)
  181. S T (PVT) LTD v ZIMBABWE REVENUE AUTHORITYHH 696-16; FA 04/12
  182. Strata International (Pty) Ltd v Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality(79/2014) [2015] ZASCA 47 (26 March 2015)
  183. Strategic Liquor Services v Mvumbi, T NO and Others(CCT 33/09) [2009] ZACC 17
  184. Strategic Partners Group (Pty) Ltd and Others v The Liquidators of Ilima Group (Pty) Ltd (in liquidation) and Others(1291/2021) [2023] ZASCA 27 (24 March 2023)
  185. Stratford and Others v Investec Bank Limited and Others(CCT 62/14) [2014] ZACC 38
  186. Stratgro Capital (SA) Limited v Lombard NO(417/2008) [2009] ZASCA 142 (23 November 2009)
  187. Stratus Capital Partners (Private) Limited v ADC Capital (Private) LimitedHH 563/25; HCHC 292/25
  188. Strauss Logistics Zimbabwe (Private) Limited v Gift Abraham and 199 OthersHH 618-22, HC 4845/22
  189. Streamsleagh Investments (Private) Limited v Autoband Investments (Private) LimitedJudgment No. SC 72/14, Civil Appeal No. CCZ 45/14
  190. Streamsleigh Investments (Private) Limited v Autoband Investments (Private) LimitedCCZ 8/14 (Constitutional Court Application No. CCZ 45/14)
  191. Streamsleigh Investments (Private) Limited v Autoband Investments (Private) LimitedHIGH COURT OF ZIMBABWE, HARARE, 30 November 2011 & 6 February 2012 (unreported)
  192. Street Pole Ads Durban (Pty) Ltd and University of KwaZulu-Natal v Ethekwini Municipality(06/07) [2008] ZASCA 33 (28 March 2008)
  193. Street v The State(164/08) [2008] ZASCA 133 (26 November 2008)
  194. Stromspice Trading (Pvt) Ltd and Others v Tetrad Investment Bank Limited and AnotherHH 500-19, HC 322/17
  195. Strydom N.O. and Another v Snowball Wealth (Pty) Ltd and Others(356/2021) [2022] ZASCA 91
  196. Strydom v The State(20215/14) [2014] ZASCA 29 (23 March 2015)
  197. Stu Davidson and Sons (Pty) Ltd v Eastern Cape Motors (Pty) Ltd(260/2017) [2018] ZASCA 26 (23 March 2018)
  198. Stuttafords Stores (Pty) Ltd and Others v Salt of the Earth Creations (Pty) Ltd and Others(CCT 59/10) [2010] ZACC 14
  199. ST v CT(1224/16) [2018] ZASCA 73 (30 May 2018)
  200. Sublime Technologies (Pty) Ltd v Jonker and Wilkinson(484/2008) [2009] ZASCA 149 (27 November 2009)