Law of Evidence in South Africa

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Introduction

The South African law of evidence governs the rules by which facts are proved in legal proceedings. The law is a hybrid system, drawing on English common law, Roman-Dutch procedural traditions, and statutory reform. The primary legislation is the Civil Proceedings Evidence Act 25 of 1965 and the Criminal Procedure Act 51 of 1977. The Constitution, particularly the Bill of Rights, has significantly impacted the law of evidence, introducing new constitutional standards for the admissibility of evidence.

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Law of Evidence in South Africa

Introduction