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The Role of Proverbs in the Shona Judicial System with Special Reference to Nhango Dzokusuma Nyaya Padare

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  • Evans Mandova
  • Wellington Wasosa

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This paper contends that proverbs have a number of functions at the court system among the Shona people. Some of the functions include to prosecute, adjudicate, summarise the proceedings and condemn the offenders and teach societal ethos. This can be observed from Nhango Dzokusuma Nyaya Padare which show the Shona court in session. The use of language at the court is shown to be marked by the predominant use of proverbs which implies that they have several roles. It is also noted that proverbs are part and parcel of the shona people's cultural system which makes them important in guiding their people in the manner they conduct themselves and this includes within their judicial system.

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  • Evans Mandova & Wellington Wasosa, 2013. "The Role of Proverbs in the Shona Judicial System with Special Reference to Nhango Dzokusuma Nyaya Padare," International Journal of Asian Social Science, Asian Economic and Social Society, vol. 3(4), pages 871-877.
    • Handle: RePEc:asi:ijoass:v:3:y:2013:i:4:p:871-877:id:2459
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