A comperative study of justice dispensation in Oyo and Zulu traditional administrative structures.
| dc.contributor.author | Olutayo, Ajayi Ayobami | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2023-03-14T09:21:54Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2023-03-14T09:21:54Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2018 | |
| dc.description | A thesis submitted to the Faculty of Arts in fulfilment of the requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy in the Department of History at the University of Zululand, South Africa, 2018. | en_US |
| dc.description.abstract | The study compared justice dispensation in Oyo and Zulu traditional administrative structures. The specific objectives of the study were to explain, the purpose of customary courts in dispute resolution, the courts processes, litigation procedures, the impact of foreign contact on traditional and judicial administration, justice dispensation, separation of power were all examined. The study investigate the justice dispensation in customary courts among Oyo people of western Nigeria and Zulu people of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.The study adopted the pragmatist research paradigm which combines both qualitative and quantitative research methods, the study largely used a survey design approach, the sample of the study was drawn the chiefs, palace officials, professional historians, and knowledgeable people on the research topic. The chiefs were interviewed because they were actively involved in justice dispensation in customary courts. Because of their experience over years in peace keeping and conflict settlement among the people of Africa. The random sampling technique was used to select the respondents for the study. The questionnaire was administered to the 120 respondents, 85 (70.83%) of whom returned the questionnaire, interviewed were also conducted with the chiefs in Oyo and Zulu. The quantitative aspect of the study was analysed using descriptive simple percentage methods, while the qualitative aspect of the data was analysed through the use of qualitative contents analysis.The findings revealed that the social demographic variables such as age, years, experience are were all important in justice dispensation in customary courts. The findings also revealed that there were due processes in customary courts administration before hearing will take place, chiefs are at liberty not only to cross- examine witnesses but also to ensure that the parties are fairly treated. The customary courts provided cheap, informal, flexible and speedy access to justice. The study now conclude that procedural and evidentiary approaches is to promote reconciliation and finding a mutually and acceptable solution to the dispute in our societies. Key words: Customary courts, Procedures, Justice Dispensation, Traditional chiefs, Plaintiff, | en_US |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/10530/2088 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | en_US |
| dc.publisher | Univeristy of Zululand | en_US |
| dc.subject | Justice dispensation | en_US |
| dc.subject | Customary court | en_US |
| dc.subject | Traditional chiefs | en_US |
| dc.title | A comperative study of justice dispensation in Oyo and Zulu traditional administrative structures. | en_US |
| dc.type | Thesis | en_US |
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