Reform of Customary Law of Succession and Regulation of Related Matters Act, 2009 (No. 11 of 2009). Country/Territory South Africa Document type Legislation Date 2009 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Government Gazette No. 32147 of 21 April 2009, pp. 1-7. Long titleAn Act to modify the customary law of succession so as to provide for the devolution of certain property in terms of the law of intestate succession; to clarify certain matters relating to the law of succession and the law relating to property of persons subject to customary law; and to amend certain laws in this regard; and to provide for matters connected therewith. Subject Land & soil Keyword Cadastre/land registration Common property Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Traditional rights/customary rights Indigenous peoples Geographical area Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa Abstract This Act modifies the customary law of the indigenous African people of South Africa concerning intestate succession regarding of an estate or part of the estate of any person who is subject to customary law who dies after the commencement of this Act and whose estate does not devolve in terms of that person’s will. Certain provisions of the of Intestate Succession Act will apply. The Act also concerns a dispute or uncertainty in consequence of nature of customary law and disposal of property held by a traditional leader who has died and held the property in an official capacity. Full text English Website www.info.gov.za