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The Plaintiffs issued summons on 18 May 2020 against the Defendant seeking an order: 1) Declaring that the Defendant is no longer the Archbishop of the first Plaintiff. 2) For the eviction of the Defendant and all those claiming occupation through him from The Acts of the Resurrection of Apostolic Faith in Zimbabwe (Kumuka Kweva Apostora Church), Shinje Business Centre, Guruve. 3) Interdicting the Defendant from using the Archbishop’s Regalia, the church vessels and utensils used for Passover (Holy Communion) and taking with him church assets and property such as chairs, roofing iron and asbestos sheets, water tanks, water pumps,... More

The cause of action in casu is one of unjust enrichment and arises from the following facts: The defendant, who is an importer of goods for sale in Zimbabwe, depends on authorised dealers for the requisite foreign currency in his business. On 21 March 2001 the defendant instructed the plaintiff, an authorised dealer, to effect payment of ZAR372 062-80 to its supplier, namely Kimberley Clark of South Africa (Pty) Limited (Kimberley). The plaintiff, through a telegraphic transfer, effected the said payment on 4 April 2001. More

The applicant was born in Dominica in the West Indies in 1950. He studied medicine in the United Kingdom ending up specialising as a physician. During that time he met and fell in love with a Zimbabwean woman who was studying nursing and midwifery at the same hospital he was attached to. The two married and eventually established a home in Zimbabwe in 1982. In Zimbabwe, the applicant obtained a permanent residence permit and has lived and practiced his profession in this country since 1982. He applied for citizenship, which was not granted More

The applicant approached this court seeking a vindicatory order to recover possession and control of property called the Remainder of Umzari situate in the District of Lomagundi under Deed of Transfer 169/69 (hereinafter referred to as “the property”), alternatively applicant seeks for damages in the sum of US$6 900 000 (Six Million Nine Hundred Thousand United States Dollars). The applicant is the registered owner of the property which is 250.0353 hectares in extent and is claiming to vindicate the property. The respondent is a local authority currently in possession of the property which it subdivided into residential stands and sold... More

On 26 January 2007, in case No. HC 342/07, Hlatshwayo J inter alia ordered, by consent, the consolidation of Case No. 5883/06 and 7624/06. THE PROVISIONAL ORDERS CASE NO. 5883/06 On 15 September 2006, the applicants filed an urgent chamber application in which they sought certain relief. A provisional order was granted on 19 September 2006 by Hungwe J. More