,LCP4804 Assignment 2 (COMPLETE
ANSWERS) Semester 1 2025 - DUE April 2025
MULTIPLE CHOICE,ASSURED EXCELLENCE
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QUESTION 1 Discuss the Southern African peoples, archived
moments and movement? [10] QUESTION 2 With the aid of
decided cases, critically discuss the differences between living
customary law and official customary law and indicate the value
of the classification of the law that is said to be more aligned to
the transformation of customary law in South Africa. [20]
QUESTION 3 Critically evaluate the extent of the success of the
courts, in their transformative efforts to achieve the customary
law that is envisioned by the Constitution, in Mabena v Letsoalo
1998 (2) SA 1068 (T) and Mabuza v Mbatha 2003 (7) BCLR 43.
[20]
LCP4804: Assignment 2 – Semester 1, 2025
Customary Law
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
, 2. Question 1: Southern African Peoples, Archived Moments
and Movement
3. Question 2: Differences Between Living Customary Law
and Official Customary Law
4. Question 3: Transformative Role of Courts – Mabena v
Letsoalo and Mabuza v Mbatha
5. References
1. Introduction
Customary law remains a foundational component of South
Africa’s legal pluralism. As a system rooted in the traditions
and practices of indigenous communities, its evolution has
been shaped by colonial influences, post-apartheid
constitutional reforms, and ongoing judicial interpretation.
This assignment explores key aspects of customary law,
beginning with a discussion of the Southern African peoples
and the concept of "archived moments and movement,"
followed by a critical analysis of the distinction between living
and official customary law. The role of the courts in
transforming customary law to align with constitutional
imperatives is also evaluated through key cases.
2. Question 1
ANSWERS) Semester 1 2025 - DUE April 2025
MULTIPLE CHOICE,ASSURED EXCELLENCE
This document contains workings, explanations and solutions to
the LCP4804 Assignment 2 (QUALITY ANSWERS) Semester 1
2025. For assistance whats-app us on 0.6.8..8.1.2..0.9.3.4...
QUESTION 1 Discuss the Southern African peoples, archived
moments and movement? [10] QUESTION 2 With the aid of
decided cases, critically discuss the differences between living
customary law and official customary law and indicate the value
of the classification of the law that is said to be more aligned to
the transformation of customary law in South Africa. [20]
QUESTION 3 Critically evaluate the extent of the success of the
courts, in their transformative efforts to achieve the customary
law that is envisioned by the Constitution, in Mabena v Letsoalo
1998 (2) SA 1068 (T) and Mabuza v Mbatha 2003 (7) BCLR 43.
[20]
LCP4804: Assignment 2 – Semester 1, 2025
Customary Law
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
, 2. Question 1: Southern African Peoples, Archived Moments
and Movement
3. Question 2: Differences Between Living Customary Law
and Official Customary Law
4. Question 3: Transformative Role of Courts – Mabena v
Letsoalo and Mabuza v Mbatha
5. References
1. Introduction
Customary law remains a foundational component of South
Africa’s legal pluralism. As a system rooted in the traditions
and practices of indigenous communities, its evolution has
been shaped by colonial influences, post-apartheid
constitutional reforms, and ongoing judicial interpretation.
This assignment explores key aspects of customary law,
beginning with a discussion of the Southern African peoples
and the concept of "archived moments and movement,"
followed by a critical analysis of the distinction between living
and official customary law. The role of the courts in
transforming customary law to align with constitutional
imperatives is also evaluated through key cases.
2. Question 1
