Sources of Law of the Republic of South Africa

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This analysis reveals the mixed nature of South Africa's legal sources, combining customary, continental, and common law.

The study identifies key features of South Africa's sources of law, influenced by its mixed legal tradition.
Particular emphasis is placed on customary African law, especially the concept of 'living customary law'.
Comparative legal methods are utilized to examine South Africa's legal sources in relation to other jurisdictions.
The research highlights the extensive reception of foreign laws and details the dynamics of South African case law.

A. A. Malinovsky (2025) studied this question.

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