Lijane v Kekana and Others (GJ) (unreported case no 21/43942, 3-1-2023) (Wilson J) The Recognition of Customary Marriages Act 120 of 1998 (the RCMA) provides for the requirements of valid […]
Read moreThe Recognition of Customary Marriages Amendment Act 1 of 2021 (the RCMAA) came into operation on the 1 June 2021. It amends s 7(1) of the Recognition of Customary Marriages […]
Read moreAfter the conclusion of the customary marriage, it is likely that the parties in a customary marriage do not register their marriage as it could take weeks, months, or years, […]
Read moreFor the past few months, the statistics from the De Rebus website have shown that the topic of customary marriages is one of the most read in the journal. De […]
Read moreThe topic of customary marriage under South African law has been debated and considered extensively through different media and lately it has been the subject of debate on television and […]
Read moreOne of the main aims of the Recognition of Customary Marriages Act 120 of 1998 (the RCMA), is to specify the requirements of a valid customary marriage. Section 1 of […]
Read moreThe focus on gender equality, in particular the rights of women in South African society, has come under the spotlight to the extent that amendments to current legislation is being […]
Read moreTsambo v Sengadi (SCA) (unreported case no 244/19, 30-4-2020) (Molemela JA (Maya P, Mbha, Zondi JJA and Mojapelo AJA concurring)) Envisage this: Your partner asks for your hand in marriage, […]
Read moreThe Recognition of Customary Marriages Act 120 of 1998 (the Act) brought about fundamental changes to the legal position of a customary marriage in South African law. The Act ensured […]
Read moreMinister of Justice and Correctional Services v Ramuhovhi and Others (CC) (unreported case no CCT 194/16, 26-11-2019) (Mhlantla J (Khampepe ADCJ, Froneman J, Jafta J, Madlanga J, Majiedt J, Mathopo […]
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