Phathekile Holomisa

In South Africa, a movement to bring tribal courts into mainstream legal system

South Africa’s tribal courts have a long history of deciding disputes among the nation’s people, particularly in rural areas. But critics say they also have a long history of discrimination and corruption. Now there’s a movement to bring those courts into the mainstream court system, while also reforming them.

South Africa Considers Legislation to Give Tribal Courts Authority

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