African Customary Law in South Africa. Post-Apartheid and Living Law Perspectives by C. Himonga and T. Nhlapo, T., (eds.). 2015. Cape Town: Oxford University Press Southern Africa

Michael K Musgrave

doi:10.18352/ijc.746

Abstract

African Customary Law in South Africa. Post-Apartheid and Living Law Perspectives by C. Himonga and T. Nhlapo, T., (eds.). 2015. Cape Town: Oxford University Press Southern Africa

Highlights

Part I introduces the historical, theoretical and structural overview of South African customary law
Recommending an undergraduate textbook for reading by a wider audience is unusual, but those who work on institutions that play a role in common-pool resource (CPR) management in sub-Saharan Africa may benefit from the insights this book provides
Customary law and traditional institutions are integrated into the South African legal system, which is based on one of the most progressive constitutions in the world

Summary

Introduction

Part I introduces the historical, theoretical and structural overview of South African customary law. Recommending an undergraduate textbook for reading by a wider audience is unusual, but those who work on institutions that play a role in common-pool resource (CPR) management in sub-Saharan Africa may benefit from the insights this book provides. Customary law and traditional institutions are integrated into the South African legal system, which is based on one of the most progressive constitutions in the world.

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