LCP4804 - Exam Prep 2025 Questions
and Answers(well detailed)|Assured
Success|Graded A+!!!
, Ukufakwa - CORRECT ANSWER-to be put into the lobolo.
Young woman's father request relatives to contribute towards expenses to be incurred in terms of
various traditional ceremonies.
Debt paid from lobolo.
Umuntu ngumuntu nagabantu/motho ke motho ka batho - CORRECT ANSWER-A human being
derives hi/her humanity from the humanity of other humans.
Nwamita v Shilubana - CORRECT ANSWER-Development of customer law of Succession
Philia not appointed traditional leader in 1968 when father died.
Due to laws of unfair discrimination.
Fathers brother Richard appointed.
Died 2001 - Valoyi Traditional Authority : appoint Philia on constitutional provision of gender equality.
Amended past practice - eldest son successor.
Sidwell (son) dispute appointment relying on past practices.
HC and SCA decided in favor of Sidwell I.t.o. community past practices.
SHILUBANA v NWAMITWA
Appeal to CC
Unanimous judgment - Ms Shilubana appointed legitimately.
Emphasized customary law living system of law.
Not bound by historical precedents.
Flexibility allowed to evolve as community changes.
and Answers(well detailed)|Assured
Success|Graded A+!!!
, Ukufakwa - CORRECT ANSWER-to be put into the lobolo.
Young woman's father request relatives to contribute towards expenses to be incurred in terms of
various traditional ceremonies.
Debt paid from lobolo.
Umuntu ngumuntu nagabantu/motho ke motho ka batho - CORRECT ANSWER-A human being
derives hi/her humanity from the humanity of other humans.
Nwamita v Shilubana - CORRECT ANSWER-Development of customer law of Succession
Philia not appointed traditional leader in 1968 when father died.
Due to laws of unfair discrimination.
Fathers brother Richard appointed.
Died 2001 - Valoyi Traditional Authority : appoint Philia on constitutional provision of gender equality.
Amended past practice - eldest son successor.
Sidwell (son) dispute appointment relying on past practices.
HC and SCA decided in favor of Sidwell I.t.o. community past practices.
SHILUBANA v NWAMITWA
Appeal to CC
Unanimous judgment - Ms Shilubana appointed legitimately.
Emphasized customary law living system of law.
Not bound by historical precedents.
Flexibility allowed to evolve as community changes.
