Voice of America: S. Africa's Traditional Courts Bill Criticized Oct 12th 2012, 15:26 Voice of America | Voice of America is an international news and broadcast organization serving Central and Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia, Russia, the Middle East and Balkan countries | | S. Africa's Traditional Courts Bill Criticized Oct 12th 2012, 12:20 South Africa's government has proposed setting up a separate legal system for rural black citizens. Supporters say the bill recognizes the importance of traditional customs and leadership, but critics say the proposal is too reminiscent of apartheid-era laws. Separate system The Traditional Courts Bill would set up a separate legal system for 17 million South Africans living in rural areas. All of those affected by the system would be black, and most are poor. The bill is ... | | | | |
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