When a child ‘consents’ (Part 2)
High Court’s decision in S v Ngwenya (HB 48/26), in which a 21-year-old man convicted of having sexual intercourse with a 14-year-old girl living in his household
Ex-army captain’s US$200k damages claim hits wall
He told the court that Mazibuko joined the conservancy venture as an investor and later agreed to exchange a non-functional Toyota vehicle for one ox.
By Silas Nkala
Jun. 21, 2026
Zimbo loses SA court bid over fraudulent permit
The judge rejected Home Affairs’ argument that a person automatically becomes prohibited once found in possession of a fraudulent permit.
By Silas Nkala
Jun. 20, 2026
High Court quashes Kwekwe house deal
At the centre of the dispute was Stand No 2408 Mbizo Township, also known as House No 408 Section 12, which was allegedly sold in April 2001 to Bernard Hove.
By Silas Nkala
Jun. 19, 2026
High Court clears way for Zimasco’s US$269K chrome theft trial
Zimasco claims Mudzengi unlawfully extracted 27 349 tonnes of raw chrome ore fines from its Rhodesdale 3 mining claim between May and June 2021.
By Silas Nkala
Jun. 18, 2026
COVID-19 payout blow as insurer ordered to pay tourism giants US$2,4m
The tourism operators argued that the presence of COVID-19 at their properties in March 2020 triggered the cover, leading to operational shutdowns before the national lockdown.
By Silas Nkala
Jun. 18, 2026
Judge blocks eviction in Woodvale Farm double allocation dispute
The dispute pits Allen Mafu against Sandra Podzo over a 50-hectare A2 resettlement plot at Woodvale Farm in Matabeleland North province.
By Silas Nkala
Jun. 17, 2026
Widow loses bid to reclaim 120ha farm
She alleged that Melusi was only allowed to stay on the property out of family generosity and later falsely presented himself to authorities as the lawful
By Silas Nkala
Jun. 16, 2026
When a child ‘consents’ (Part 1)
A recent decision of the High Court invites the nation to reflect on what these provisions were designed to achieve.
