Analysis - A recent ruling by the Johannesburg high court in South Africa has put the definition and control of the "family house" under African customary law under the spotlight. The ruling ...

South Africa’s latest gazetted remuneration covers a wide range of roles varied between full and part-time positions in both national and provincial houses of traditional leaders.

The notion of a family house is not provided for in South African law. And prior to this ruling, it was unclear how control in this type of property should be exercised by extended family members.