Legal History
Colonial Legal Development
Introduction The colonial period in South African legal history (1806-1910) saw the consolidation of British control and the progressive introduction of English legal institutions and principles. The …
Early Legal History: Roman-Dutch Law Reception
Introduction The early legal history of South Africa begins with the reception of Roman-Dutch law following the establishment of a refreshment station at the Cape of Good Hope by the Dutch East India …
The Apartheid Legal System (1948-1994)
Introduction The apartheid legal system (1948-1994) represents one of the most systematic uses of law to enforce racial discrimination and oppression in modern history. The National Party government …
The Constitutional Transition (1990-1996)
Introduction The constitutional transition of South Africa (1990-1996) represents one of the most remarkable legal and political transformations in modern history. The transition from apartheid to …