Answer to Question #225406 in Law for Mjakes

Question

sections in the Constitution of South Africa does not signify recognition of customary law

Answer 1

The South African Constitution recognizes traditional authority and customary law under Section 211. Recognition of customary law also comes through the South African Constitution under section 211, although there is not a textual connection in the definition of customary law to the communities recognized in section 31(1). The application of African Customary Law (ACL) is subject to the Constitution as well as to any legislation that specifically deals with it.