The Law of Evidence in South Africa: Basic Principles provides a clear, practical and innovative introduction to the law of evidence in South Africa. The text provides a straightforward approach to the law of evidence, which follows a logical sequence, commencing with general principles; followed by trial procedures and rules; then followed by methods of evaluating evidence and, finally, considering the application of exclusionary rules in context. Contemporary innovations in the law of evidence, such as polygraphs, voice-stress analysers and neurotechnology, are also discussed.