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Traditional Courts Bill.

Minister for Justice and Constitutional Development, Kasper
June 4, 2015

Source: (2008) Republic of South Africa.

To affirm the recognition of the traditional justice system and its values, based
on restorative justice and reconciliation; to provide for the structure and
functioning of traditional courts in line with constitutional imperatives and
values; to enhance customary law and the customs of communities observing
a system of customary law; and to provide for matters connected therewith. (excerpt)

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