However, the application of these various sources of law proved to be unsuccessful as they did not cater to the African populace as initially presumed. Comparatively, the primary sources of South Africa law were Roman-Dutch and English Common law, imports of Dutch settlements and British colonialism, which is sometimes termed Anglo-Dutch law.
The application of different sources of law was unsuccessful in meeting the needs of the African population as previously anticipated. In contrast, the primary sources of South Africa law were Roman-Dutch and English Common law, which were shaped by Dutch settlements and British colonialism, sometimes referred to as Anglo-Dutch law.