Mabena v letsoalo - Study guides, Study notes & Summaries

LCP4804 QUESTIONS Question 1 With the aid of decided cases of critically discuss the differences between living customary law and official customary law and indicate why the living customary law is held to be more aligned to the transformative value of customary law in South Africa. [25] Question 2 Zanele and Buntu have been married for over five years under customary law. Buntu is considering marrying another wife. He wants to know if Zanele must give consent before he can conclude a furthe...

LCP4804 PORTFOLIO MEMO - MAY/JUNE 2024 - SEMESTER 1 - UNISA - DUE DATE :- 30 MAY 2024 (DETAILED ANSWERS - DISTINCTION GUARANTEED!) LCP4804 QUESTIONS Question 1 With the aid of decided cases of critically discuss the differences between living customary law and official customary law and indicate why the living customary law is held to be more aligned to the transformative value of customary law in South Africa. [25] Question 2 Zanele and Buntu have been married for over five years und...

Question 1 With reference to the relevant African customary law authorities, and while providing practical examples, critically discuss how South African courts have dealt with the application of the principle of male primogeniture. [20] Question 2 Critically discuss the differences between living customary law and official customary law. [15] Question 3 3.1 Study the provisions of the Traditional Leadership and Governance Framework Act 41 of 2003 as amended by Act 23 of 2009, as they r...

LCP4804 PORTFOLIO MEMO - MAY/JUNE 2023 - SEMESTER 1 - UNISA (DETAILED ANSWERS WITH FOOTNOTES AND A BIBLIOGRAPHY - DISTINCTION GUARANTEED!) Question 1 With reference to the relevant African customary law authorities, and while providing practical examples, critically discuss how South African courts have dealt with the application of the principle of male primogeniture. [20] Question 2 Critically discuss the differences between living customary law and official customary law. [15] Question...

LCP4804 EXAM PACK 2023 LATEST QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS. Write a critical evaluation of the extracts from (a) and (b) below, taking into account the context of the development of African customary law in which they were uttered and the effect to which each one was addressed: (a)“once it is clear that the negotiations have taken place, the next inquiry, applying the Act is whether there are any factors that show that the marriage was “entered into” or “celebrated.” (from the judgment...

LCP4804 PORTFOLIO MEMO - MAY/JUNE 2024 - SEMESTER 1 - UNISA - DUE DATE :- 30 MAY 2024 (DETAILED ANSWERS WITH FOOTNOTES AND BIBLIOGRAPHY - DISTINCTION GUARANTEED!) LCP4804 QUESTIONS Question 1 With the aid of decided cases of critically discuss the differences between living customary law and official customary law and indicate why the living customary law is held to be more aligned to the transformative value of customary law in South Africa. [25] Question 2 Zanele and Buntu have been...

LCP_4804 Exam Pack. Official Customary Law In general, the official customary law reflects state interests and is part of state law. The official version of customary law is found in statutes, law reports, the South African Law Reform Commission reports, text books, university lectures and other public documents. According to Ndima, the official version of customary law depends on alien values for validity. Mogoro J, in Du Plessis v De Klerk 1 , points out that customary law "has lamenta...

Question 1 Sylvia and John have been married for over five years under customary law. John is considering marrying another wife. He wants to know if Sylvia must give consent before he can conclude a further customary marriage. As a law student, please advise him. Refer to the relevant case law. (25) [25] Question 2 Critically discuss the differences between living customary law and official customary law. (25) [25] Question 3 Critically evaluate the extent of the success of the courts, in...

LCP4804 QUESTIONS Question 1 With the aid of decided cases of critically discuss the differences between living customary law and official customary law and indicate why the living customary law is held to be more aligned to the transformative value of customary law in South Africa. [25] Question 2 Zanele and Buntu have been married for over five years under customary law. Buntu is considering marrying another wife. He wants to know if Zanele must give consent before he can conclude a furthe...

LCP4804 EXAM PACK BHE v MAGISTRATE KHAYELITSA SHIBI v SITHOLE HR COMMISSION v PRESIDENT of SA Aiuthority for jettisoning discredited apartheid rule in S23 BAA preferring males to females in matters of succession. S23 BAA , male primogeniture, legitimate VS illegitimate children all declared unconstitutional and removed from customary law. Understanding customary law in post-transformation state and contrast with pre-transformation state - ANS-PILANE v PILANE Court held traditional...