LCP4804 Quiz Answers 2026
Question 1
A traditional authority that observes a system of customary law may function
subject to any applicable legislation and customs, which includes amendment to,
repeal of, that legislation or those customs.
b. Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996
The Constitution is the supreme law of the Republic (section 2). All law, including
customary law and the actions of traditional authorities, are subject to it. Section 211(3)
explicitly states that customary law is subject to the Constitution and any legislation that
specifically deals with it.
Option a (PEPUDA) is a specific act dealing with equality but is not the overarching
authority.
Option c (LEAA) is an old order statute dealing with evidence.
Option d (RCMA) is a specific act dealing with customary marriages.
The Constitution is the fundamental framework to which all other legislation and
customs are subject and can be amended or repealed in accordance with.
Question 1
A traditional authority that observes a system of customary law may function
subject to any applicable legislation and customs, which includes amendment to,
repeal of, that legislation or those customs.
b. Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996
The Constitution is the supreme law of the Republic (section 2). All law, including
customary law and the actions of traditional authorities, are subject to it. Section 211(3)
explicitly states that customary law is subject to the Constitution and any legislation that
specifically deals with it.
Option a (PEPUDA) is a specific act dealing with equality but is not the overarching
authority.
Option c (LEAA) is an old order statute dealing with evidence.
Option d (RCMA) is a specific act dealing with customary marriages.
The Constitution is the fundamental framework to which all other legislation and
customs are subject and can be amended or repealed in accordance with.
