Law of South Africa

The Law of South Africa (LAWSA) is exclusive to LexisNexis and the only encyclopaedic collection of South African law, covering more than 160 legal topics.

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Unlock a wealth of legal knowledge with this extensive reference work. LAWSA provides a complete narrative statement of South African law. It is widely considered the first point of reference for research and presents the law as it stands, incorporating statutes, common law and cases. Its esteemed reputation is thanks to the contributions of expert authors and the rigorous assessments by eminent judges, professors and practitioners. With extensive cross-referencing and references to external sources, LAWSA simplifies legal research. The 66 volumes are arranged alphabetically by subject, ensuring easy access to the information needed. LAWSA stays current with annual updates from the Cumulative Supplement and monthly updates from the Current Law service