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The South African legal system is a hybrid of Roman-Dutch law and English common law, with English law serving as a persuasive authority rather than a source. The document discusses the impact of colonialism and race on the legal system, highlighting apartheid legislation that enforced racial segregation and discrimination. It also emphasizes the importance of African customary law and its integration into the legal framework, advocating for the decolonization of law to achieve social and economic justice.
- Author
- pamelanosipho573
- Language
- EN