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Customary Law

Zulu king’s divorce sparks debate over tradition, modernity and royal life
National
/ 7 January 2025

Zulu king’s divorce sparks debate over tradition, modernity and royal life

Misizulu kaZwelithini’s divorce comes amid tensions in the royal family from those who dispute his ascension to the throne

By Londiwe Xulu
Customary wives in fight against marital abuse
Article
/ 1 February 2019

Customary wives in fight against marital abuse

Depending on the resources they have access to, women can call family meetings to shame their husbands or use the full weight of statutory law

By Staff Reporter
Customary law can pose problems for widows
Analysis
/ 23 November 2018

Customary law can pose problems for widows

Despite a new Act, many women and children are up against discriminatory practices

By Staff Reporter
In Pondoland, confusion will reign till kingdom come
Article
/ 21 June 2013

In Pondoland, confusion will reign till kingdom come

The small kingdom of ­Pondoland is fiercely ­independent and has a history of rebellion, and now, of internal fighting.

By Sipho Kings
An urgent rethink on customary law is needed
Analysis
/ 21 June 2013

An urgent rethink on customary law is needed

The Constitution, in chapter 12, recognises "the institution, status and role of traditional leadership, in terms of customary law".

By Wilmien Wicomb
ConCourt overturns Zuma’s decision on Qawukeni king
Article
/ 13 June 2013

ConCourt overturns Zuma’s decision on Qawukeni king

A decision made by President Jacob Zuma on the kingship of the AmaMpondo AseQawukeni has been set aside by the Constitutional Court.

By Sapa
Left in the lurch: New hope for women in polygynous limbo
Article
/ 5 June 2012

Left in the lurch: New hope for women in polygynous limbo

A new court ruling will help women in polygynous marriages access their rights to inheritance after the death of a husband, writes Faranaaz Parker.

By Faranaaz Parker
When ‘culture’ clashes with gender rights
Article
/ 2 December 2011

When ‘culture’ clashes with gender rights

Ukuthwala is a practice that involves the abduction and forced marriage of girls who are frequently under-aged.

By Staff Reporter
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Analysis
/ 20 January 2010

Bound by the bill of rights

A constitutional expert examines what the imperative to respect cultural diversity really means, in terms of customary law.

By Noluthando Ntlokwana
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Analysis
/ 20 January 2010

By force of law

Customary law is not separate and distinct from the Constitution. Its existence and authority are drawn from it, argues a constitutional expert.

By Tembeka Ngcukaitobi
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Article
/ 11 September 2008

Customary law debated in Constitutional Court

A KwaZulu-Natal woman had Constitutional Court judges grappling with how to protect customary law on Thursday.

By Jenni Ogrady

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