Pt. I. Legal pluralism in South Africa -- The phenomenon of legal pluralism -- Nature and sphere of application of African customary law -- Application and ascertainment of customary law -- Application and ascertainment of customary law -- Religious legal systems in South Africa (Non-State law) -- pt. II. The basics of African customary law -- Family law -- Law of property -- Law of contract -- Law of delict -- Law of succession and inheritance -- Traditional leadership and governance -- Traditional courts and other dispute resolution mechanisms -- The basics of religious legal systems -- Hindu law -- Jewish law -- Islamic law.