This is an application for bail pending trial. Applicant is facing ten counts of contravening section 126 of the Criminal Law Codification and Reform Act [Chapter 9:23]. The allegations are that between the periods extending from 12 July 2019 to 20 August 2020, the applicant embarked on a spree of armed robberies in Bulawayo. It is alleged that he was targeting various taxi operators whom he would rob of cash and other valuables after threatening to shoot them with a pistol. It is alleged that on arrest the police recovered an unregistered FN pistol in his possession. Again, it is... More
The plaintiff issued out summons against the defendants for the payment of
“a) General and special damages in the sum of US$32 500 arising from a road accident caused by the negligence of the 2nd defendant whilst in the course and scope of his employment with 1st defendant.
b) Interest on the above amount at the prescribed rate of 5% per annum from the date of judgment to the date of full and final payment.
c) Costs of suit.” More
This is an application filed under a certificate of urgency. Applicant seeks the following relief:
“Terms of Interim Relief
1. It is ordered that the respondents are hereby interdicted from dealing in any manner whatsoever with the property presently registered in the 1st respondent’s names and held by her under Deed of Transfer 1450/2019, which may result in the said property being transferred to another party.
2. The 1st respondent be and is hereby ordered to return the status quo ante prevailing in respect of applicant’s occupation of plot 4 Fairstar, Bulawayo.
3. The 3rd respondent be and is hereby... More
This application purports to be a chamber application for directions. The order sought in the draft order is in the following terms:
The respondent be and is hereby directed to complete the draft ruling in terms of the Labour Act (Chapter 28:01) Amendment No. 5 of 205 and issue a certificate of settlement to enable the applicant to register his names in terms of the Labour Act section 10(6) and proceed to arbitration.
2. There shall be no order as to costs.” More
The applicant and respondent’s late father were boyfriend and girlfriend who had been together as life partners for a period spanning over 14 years. They jointly purchased the immovable property in which applicant currently resides. Applicant was awarded a lifelong usufruct over the property. Upon his father’s death, respondent was appointed executor of his Estate. The estate also has a half share of the property known as number 2 Vair Close, Burniside Bulawayo. Respondent frequently visits the property to ensure that the property is well looked after. The applicant approached the Magistrates’ Court in terms of the Domestic Violence Act... More
