African Student Law Journal

The African Student Law Journal (ASLJ) is a student-centered initiative based at the University of the Western Cape. Launched in November 2023, the ASLJ aims to enhance the visibility of undergraduates and master's students through publications. The submitted papers will undergo a single peer-review process and all contributions shall be available on open-access.

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Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025): African Student Law Journal

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Published: 03-09-2025

Letter of support: African Student Law Journal publication

Benyam Dawit Mezmur
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Letter from the Editor

Carmel Jacobs
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Of legal pluralism and secular constitutional centralism: Assessing the development and interpretation of living law through the lens of the Constitution

ANOPA TAMUKA MURAMBIWA
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Confidentiality v Justice: The effect of the No Tipping Off rule

KEALAN LAYMAN
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Misapplied and Misunderstood: The Disparities in the Use of Prodigality and its Limits

TEBELLO MATLALA, MOTHEPANA MASHALA, NOSICELO MANKOMO, AMYOLI KALIMASHE, TANIA TWANGU
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Long live the king The problematic nature of Davis J’s judgment in the case of Prince Mbonisi Bekithemba kaBhekuzulu v the President of the Republic of South Africa

ANOPA TAMUKA MURAMBIWA
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Can stronger laws and regulations safeguard children’s rights by preventing child marriages?

MAXINE SMITH, CEMARA MATTHEWS, JODEEN JULIUS, ROBEN DE WET, NTANDOKAZI MAMPINTSHA
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The Impact of Apartheid on intimate partner violence in South Africa

JULIETTE E. DANIELS
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International co-operation in criminal matters in South Africa: A comprehensive analysis of mutual legal assistance and extradition

KUSELO BOOI
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