An Analysis of Renunciation in Terms of s 2(C)(1) of the Wills Act 7 of 1953 in Light of the Moosa NO and Others v Harnaker and Others Judgment

Abstract

Muslims have been living in South Africa for over 300 years. These persons are required in terms of their religion to fol- low Islamic law. There has (to date) been no legislation enacted by the South African parliament that gives effect to Islamic law. South African Muslims are able to make use of existing South African law provisions in order to apply certain Islam- ic laws within the South African context. An example of this would be where a testator or testatrix makes use of the South African common law right to freedom of testati Show more