Introduction to African Customary Law - University of Pretoria
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Shifting knowledge to insight enterprises.up.ac.za NEXT PAGE The Introduction to African Customary Law short course aims to introduce the scope, general and underlying principles and application of African Customary Law in South Africa to legal practitioners who had little or no knowledge and exposure to African Customary Law. Legal practitioners who need to be updated in this area of the law will also find the course beneficial and insightful. Foundational and historical legal principles will be discussed and explained with reference to the South African Constitution as the supreme law of the land, common law, relevant court cases, legislation and policy documents. In addition the course will put emphasise on the practical application of African Customary Law in the legal fraternity because it is still developing and must be considered by the courts as outlined by the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996. Introduction to African Customary Law Presented by the Department of Private Law, University of Pretoria
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The Introduction to African Customary Law short course aims to introduce the scope, general and underlying principles and application of African Customary Law in South Africa to legal practitioners who had little or no knowledge and exposure to African Customary Law. Legal practitioners who need to be updated in this area of the law will also find the course beneficial and insightful.
Foundational and historical legal principles will be discussed and explained with reference to the South African Constitution as the supreme law of the land, common law, relevant court cases, legislation and policy documents. In addition the course will put emphasise on the practical application of African Customary Law in the legal fraternity because it is still developing and must be considered by the courts as outlined by the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996.
Introduction to African Customary LawPresented by the Department of Private Law, University of Pretoria
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Introduction to African Customary LawPresented by the Department of Private Law, University of Pretoria
Course content
• The place of African Customary Law in the South African legal system and concepts of African Customary Law
• The Constitution and its role in African Customary Law• Comparative analysis between Common Law and African
Customary Law• Customary marriages and succession • Introduction to Customary Law of Contract• Customary Law of Delict• The position of traditional leadership and governance• The role and function of Traditional Courts and other
Dispute Resolution Processes
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course, you will be able to• have a good background and understanding of the scope
and application of African Customary Law• explain the interface of African Customary Law with
Common Law• explain and outline the basic legal principles in relation
to customary marriages and the consequences of such unions
• provide advice in context with succession disputes• have a good understanding on how customary law of
contracts and delicts operate• analyse the position of traditional leaders and their
powers, and• assess the function of traditional courts and their
importance in the modern day society.
Who should enrol?
This course is ideal for attorneys, advocates, candidate attorneys, legal advisors, legal researchers, academics, traditional leaders and paralegals.
Course fees
R6 000.00 per delegate (VAT incl.)Course fees include all course material, refreshments and other materials.
Course fees must be paid in full 14 days prior to course start dates. Proof of payment can be submitted to [email protected].
Accreditation and certification
Enterprises University of Pretoria (Pty) Ltd is wholly owned by the University of Pretoria. As a public higher education institution, the University of Pretoria functions in accordance to the Higher Education Act 101 of 1997. Enterprises University of Pretoria offers short courses on behalf of the University and these short courses are not credit-bearing, and do not lead to formal qualifications on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) – unless stated otherwise. Delegates who successfully complete a short course and comply with the related assessment criteria (where applicable) are awarded certificates of successful completion and/or attendance by the University of Pretoria.
Registration and enquiries
Course coordinatorDolly MabuzaTel: +27 (0)12 434 2576Email: [email protected]
Course leaderAdv Charles MaimelaDepartment of Private LawTel: +27 (0)12 420 2392Email: [email protected]
