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: Contrary to the representations made by counsel on his behalf, that he is a first offender with no history of violent behaviour, the offender, Tinotenda Mangenjani is a murderer who can rightly be described as the bully of Shamva. From the evidence submitted during his trial, he terrorised the entire community in which he lived. He terrified even members of his own family to the extent that his brother watched helplessly as he butchered the deceased and attacked another person who had gathered the courage to restrain him. More
This is an application for an interdict brought by the applicant against the respondents and all those who act through them. Applicant alleges that it is a church, which has been in existence since 1960, owning several properties. On the other hand, the respondents are portrayed as ex-members of a breakaway faction of the same. More
The applicant seeks an order confirming that the agreement of sale which it entered into with the first respondent in respect of certain immovable property is valid and binding. Pursuant to such confirmation, it seeks an order evicting the first respondent and all those claiming their right on occupation through her from the said residential property. The property in question was identified as Stand No. 1191 Mandara Township, Zvishavane (“the property”). More
1. This is an appeal against the whole judgement of the High Court (“the court a quo”) in which it upheld the respondent`s special plea of prescription and dismissed the appellant’s claim. More
This is an appeal against the appellant’s dismissal from respondent’s employ. The following are the grounds of appeal and I quote:
‘1. The appeals authority erred at law in making a finding that the Appellant was guilty of failing to obey an order on the 8th November 2021 when allegations against the appellant on the first charge was that Appellant disobeyed an order issued on the 29th October 2021.
2. The appeals authority erred at law in failing to make a finding that the charge of willful disobedience to a lawful order was unsustainable to the extent the Appellant had... More
: This is a court application for a declaratory order in which the following order is sought:
IT IS ORDERED THAT:
1. The application for a declaratory order be and is hereby granted.
2. The applicant be and is hereby declared to have been married customarily to Shepherd Gwasira, and that she be declared a surviving spouse to the Estate Late Shepherd Gwasira.
3. The Late Shepherd Gwasira/deceased’s estate is declared to be governed by customary law.
4. The third respondent be and is hereby ordered to pay costs of suit. More
Panganai constructed a rabbit cage and placed it on a window. Appellant was opposed to this idea .On 7th November 2021 following the two men’s opposed views on the setting up of a rabbit cage an incident took place. Only the two men were present. After that incident Panganai made a report to the School Head, Mrs Chisipochinyi. His report as related to Mrs Chisipochinyi is as follows. On 7th November 2021 Panganai called Mrs Chisipochinyi and told her that Bvudzijena had struck him on the head and neck using an iron bar. Mrs Chisipochinyi in turn advised Panganai to... More
