Priscilla Mhlanga (nee Makuyana) v Samson Mhlanga

Key Issues

• {"issue_text":"In what shares should House Number 7 Orchard Lane, Hatfield, Harare be apportioned between the parties?","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"House jointly acquired and registered in joint names; parties' varying claims during proceedings"}
• {"issue_text":"Whether House Number 4620 Chikanga Township, Mutare forms part of the matrimonial property and if so, how should it be distributed?","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Property acquired during marriage; defendant claimed 50% share"}
• {"issue_text":"Whether the Nissan Sunny motor vehicle is part of matrimonial property and if so, in what portions should its value be apportioned?","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"Vehicle jointly acquired; defendant claimed 50% share"}
• {"issue_text":"Whether post-divorce maintenance should be awarded","issue_type":"law","dispositive":"no","related_facts":"No claim made in pleadings or evidence; plaintiff raised in closing submissions"}

Background