The Constitutional Court has reserved judgement in the constitutional challenge brought by Thamsanqa Ncube and Ibetshu Likazulu against the President of Zimbabwe and 13 others, under case number CCZ 284/26.
The Attorney General’s Office advised the public and all interested parties that the matter was heard before the Constitutional Court on 4 November 2026, whereupon, following submissions by counsel, judgement was reserved.
For the avoidance of doubt, the court has not yet pronounced itself on the merits of the application, nor has any judgement or final determination been handed down.
Any representation to the contrary is not only false but mischievous, and calculated to mislead the public as to the true status of the proceedings, the Attorney General said.
Attorney General Virginia Mabhiza emphasised that the administration of justice is a transparent process. Judgements are ordinarily pronounced or handed down in open court, in accordance with established judicial procedures, and the parties are duly notified.
It is therefore improper, misleading and wholly irresponsible for any person to purport to announce or circulate a judicial outcome which the court itself has not pronounced.
The public has accordingly been urged to refrain from circulating unverified claims, speculative reports or misrepresentations concerning the outcome of the proceedings.
The position is clear and unequivocal: the Constitutional Court has reserved judgement. No final determination has been made, and the matter remains pending before the court. Any suggestion otherwise is without factual foundation.
