Tag: Recognition of Customary Marriages Act
Customary marriages and ‘izibizo’: is tradition becoming extortion?
South African Customary Law consists of various customs, traditions and practices that are carried out, including during the process of getting married. It forms part of the observations of culture and traditions that date back decade upon decade.
Legal conclusion of a customary marriage related to lobola and hand-over...
It is traditional wedding season and the controversial customary marriage topic is relevant as it affects many families in South Africa. With the inequality report released last week showing that women earned about 30% less on average than men, what are the repercussions of this to the dynamic of these relationships?
Lobola is a loved part of our heritage, but is it...
The practice of lobola is an intrinsic part of getting married for many South Africans. But is it a tradition or a legal process? A legal marriage protects your rights, particularly your property rights, if the marriage fails. That’s why it is important for South Africans to know the relationship between lobola and a legal marriage.
