Name one way in which the functions and modern method of working of the jurists of ancient Rome differed from that of modern South African jurists?

One way in which the functions and modern method of working of the jurists of ancient Rome differed from that of modern South African jurists is that ancient Roman jurists primarily focused on interpreting and applying existing laws, while modern South African jurists also play a role in developing and shaping new laws through the legislative process.

In ancient Rome, jurists were not only responsible for interpreting the law but also for creating new law through their opinions (responsa). These opinions were highly influential and often became binding precedents. In contrast, modern South African jurists do not have the same law-making power. They are primarily responsible for interpreting and applying the law, rather than creating new law.