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This is an application for an interdict wherein the applicant seeks the following relief: “Interim relief granted It be and is hereby ordered that: 1. Pending the finalisation of this matter, 2nd respondent be and is hereby prohibited from commencing or continuing safari operations or hunting activities and any activities associated there with, in the Tsholotsho North Hunting Concession Area. More

This is an application for bail pending appeal. The applicant was arraigned before the Regional Court Rusape facing allegations of rape as defined in s 65 (1) of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act [Chapter 9:23]. The applicant denied the allegation but was convicted after trial and held liable for raping a 13 year old juvenile. The applicant was sentenced to 18 years imprisonment of which 3 years imprisonment were suspended on usual conditions of good behaviour More

This is an appeal against the decision of the High Court handed down on 23 September 2017. In the judgment, the court a quo refused to grant an interdict as sought by the appellant but instead granted certain relief, which relief the appellant contends was not prayed for by either party. More

After a full trial, the High Court made an order for the eviction of the appellant, and all claiming through her, from premises known as 8916 Hwiramiti Street, Chesvingo Suburb, Masvingo and for payment of arrear rentals in the sum of $14 000 as well as holding over damages in the sum of $6,67 per day. The court further ordered payment of interest at the prescribed rate together with costs of suit. This appeal is against that order. More

Applicant seeks a rei vindicatio order. It seeks to recover its property retained by respondent. The applicant is a body corporate duly constituted in terms of the Great Zimbabwe University Act [Chapter 25:24]. The respondent was an employee of the applicant holding the position of Chief Security Officer. The respondent holds property belonging to the applicant which property respondent was holding by virtue of his being an employee of the applicant. The property consists of guns, a security motor vehicle and office and gun cabinet keys. The respondent’s contract of employment with applicant has been terminated. More

This matter came as an urgent chamber application. In a 66 page application, applicant in short/simpler terms averred that it and 1st respondent entered into a Joint Venture Agreement (J.V.A.) for the purpose of operating a safari business among other objectives. Applicant further averred that first respondent breached the terms of the Joint Venture Agreement and was given due written notice of intention to terminate the agreement should it (respondent) fail, refuse or neglect to remedy the breach. The breach was not remedied and the Joint Venture Agreement was terminated. Despite termination, 1st respondent allegedly continued to be in occupation... More

This is an application for an interdict whose relief as set out in the draft order is in the following terms: “1. The respondent be interdicted from entering or conducting any business or hunting activity at Mapari Ranch held under Deed of Transfer 5251/92. 2. Pursuant to the order in paragraph “1” above an order that applicant engages the Zimbabwe Republic Police or/and the Sheriff/Messenger of Court to enforce the order. 3. There be no order as to costs if the relief sought is not opposed.” More