Dissolution of Customary Marriage in South Africa | Legal Guide
A client asked: “I am married under customary law and would like to get divorced. How do I go about dissolving my customary marriage?” Legal
May 15, 2025
A client asked: “I am married under customary law and would like to get divorced. How do I go about dissolving my customary marriage?” Legal
Introduction: Understanding Customary Marriages and Polygamy in South Africa Customary marriages are an integral part of South African society, reflecting the traditions and values of
Introduction Ntshiba v. Moshoeshoe and others In South Africa, customary marriages are recognized under the Recognition of Customary Marriages Act 120 of 1998. This legislation
Introduction: The Consumer Protection Act (CPA) is a pivotal piece of legislation in South Africa, designed to ensure that consumers receive goods that are free
Introduction Examining the case Sikhosana v Kabini. The question in this matter is whether the events after the lobolo negotiations amounted to an agreed marriage
A client asked if she is bound by the restraint of trade undertaking contained in her employment contract when her employer sold the business as
A client asked if a man can’t marry a woman according to customary law and then later marry someone else in a civil ceremony. The
By Sasha Goldstein Hindu law in South Africa is similar to that of Muslim and Jewish law. All these legal systems are currently unrecognised, and
The recent amendments to the Act provide greater clarity regarding the proprietary consequences of customary marriages entered into before 1998. In summary, the changes now
The short answer is NO: Failure to register a customary marriage does not affect the validity of that marriage. The Recognition of Customary Marriages Act