What does it mean when the South African law is not codified?

When South African law is described as not being codified, it means that the legal principles and rules are not systematically organized into a single written code or statute. Instead, South African law relies on a combination of statutes, common law, and customary law, resulting in a legal system that is more fragmented and reliant on judicial interpretation. This allows for flexibility and adaptability but can also lead to inconsistencies and uncertainties in legal outcomes.