South Africa’s modern rondavels: family homes may be changing, but traditions remain
Architectural changes have not altered the cultural norms, values, habits and behaviours attached to Xhosa rondavels.
Who owns the traditional ‘family home’ in South Africa? Court sets a new precedent, but the law remains murky
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 touches on sensitive ...