Answer to Question #181468 in British Law for clarissa

Question

Which one of the following statements regarding the South African common law is correct?

(1) The South African common law consists of only Roman-Dutch law.

(2) The South African common law consists of Roman-Dutch law and indigenous African law.

(3) The South African common law consists of Roman-Dutch law, influenced by English law and indigenous African law.

(4) The South African common law consists of Roman-Dutch law, influenced by English law and adapted over the centuries by local legislation and judicial precedent. 

Answer 1

(4) The South African common law consists of Roman-Dutch law, influenced by English law and adapted over the centuries by local legislation and judicial precedent.