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The Bantu Woman under the Natal Code of Native Law

An investigation by DENYS W. T. SHROPSHIRE, C.R., 'The Lovedale Press," 1941. P. 47.

Father Shropshire's hope that this small book will be of use and interest, not only to Europeans, but also to Bantu, especially ministers, teachers and Bantu women, will undoubtedly be realised. The study is primarily concerned with conditions in Natal, following a resolution passed at the Natal Missionary Conference which viewed with concern the measure of disruption of Bantu family life occasioned by powerful social and economic causes, and felt that the present marriage laws are an inadequate protection for Bantu women under the circumstances. The members of the Conference were asked to secure details of concrete cases, and the Institute of Race Relations to institute an investigation "along these lines."

Father Shropshire's method of supplying relevant material includes answers to a questionnaire obtained from several authorities; and the cited views of both Bantu and Europeans of long experience penetrate deeply into the effects of the laws of exemption, of Christian and Native marriages, of custody of children and cognate problems. The many details, and even the differences of opinion, will be valuable to all students who are working towards the advancement of the Bantu; and Father Shropshire furnishes necessary clarification, and a summary of practical proposals. Southern Rhodesians will be interested to learn that among these is a recommendation that South Africa should follow us in adopting relevant provisions of our Native Wills Act. He is not quite accurate in claiming that this legislation was passed "by dint of constant pressure on the part of a group of missionaries." It was recommended by me because adjustment was demanded by the situationby the legal anomalies caused by some clauses of the Land Apportionment Act, by the changing conditions of life of detribalised Natives, as well as by tensions in the moral and social situation.

What does the situation described in Father Shropshire's treatise demand? His proposals involve some amendments to the law; but he concludes with a weighty statement advocating "the need of a concerted effort for the advancement of the Bantu people to precede changes in the law, which is not in itself creative but rather reflective of the condition of society."

And what if the social condition is not developing favourably but deteriorating? Even if it be conceded that legislation is not the most suitable and effective technique for influencing human behaviour, we are not thereby absolved from our duty to ascertain and use all social forces to clear the path leading to the good life. Perhaps Father Shropshire in his next work will analyse the concerted effort needed. Such a work might be of great service, especially, perhaps, to those who hold the key positions.