: This is an opposed chamber application for condonation for non-compliance with r 60 (2) of the Supreme Court Rules, 2018 and for extension of time within which to appeal. The intended appeal is against a judgment of the Labour Court handed down on 25 January 2019 dismissing an application for review of the decision made by the first respondent to dismiss the applicant from employment. More
This is an appeal against the judgment of the High Court of Zimbabwe (‘court a quo’) dated 15 June 2023 in which it dismissed an application for a final interdict sought by the appellant against the respondents. The first respondent, which had an obvious interest in the matter, vigorously opposed the application while the second and the third respondents chose to abide by the decision of the court. More
This is an appeal against the whole judgment of the High Court (the court a quo) sitting at Harare dated 26 August 2020 confirming the cancellation of the agreement of sale entered into between the first respondent and the late Benjamin Njiwah and ordering ejection of the appellant from the property described as Stand Number 3131 Dzivarasekwa Township, Harare (the property). More
This is an appeal against the whole judgment of the High Court handed down on 20 February 2019 which granted summary judgment in favour of the respondent for the eviction of the appellant, and all those claiming occupation through her, from stand no 3437 Highfield Township, Harare (“the property”) after dismissing the appellant’s application for condonation of the late filing of heads of arguments in opposition to the summary judgment application. More
2. The dispute in this matter revolves around the question of the right to rule the Chimombe clan. The wrangle highlights the issue which has been vexing the court a quo for some time. Various decisions have emanated from the High Court on whether or not they have the jurisdiction to determine matters relating to chieftainship disputes.
3. The appellant was appointed as Chief Chimombe in terms of the Traditional Leaders Act [Chapter 29:17]. The date of his appointment is not apparent from the papers. He is currently the substantive Chief Chimombe. In 2010, following the appellant’s appointment as Chief,... More
