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CPA Consumer Rights – A Discussion Of Lazarus Motor Company v Robert
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
Analyzing the Case of Sikhosana v Kabini: Determining the Validity of a Customary Marriage
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
What is the effect of a restraint of trade clause when a business is sold?
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
Customary marriage followed by a civil marriage to a second wife
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
Hindu Marriages in South Africa
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
Amendments to the Recognition of Customary Marriages Act, 1998
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
Must a customary marriage be registered to be valid?
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
Customary Marriages: I think I’m married, but am i?
The Recognition of Customary Marriages Act, 120 of 1998, that came into operation on 15 November 2000, gives full legal recognition to customary marriages in
Customary Marriage and Divorce, how does it work and what is required?
Source: Shando Theron (Theron and Theron’s Divorce and Matrimonial attorneys in Johannesburg) www.divlaw.co.za, shando@divlaw.co.za Introduction: A customary marriage is one where the spouses are married
WHAT IS THE LEGAL STATUS OF A (NIKAH) MUSLIM MARRIAGE IN SOUTH AFRICA?
Source: Abdul Buckus buckusattorneys@gmail.com The legal status of (Nikah) Muslim marriages in South Africa is amongst the most frequently queried legal issues, which unfortunately still
Party married according to Islamic law entitled to share of spouse’s pension
The Office of the Pension Funds Adjudicator has reiterated it will not discriminate against parties married under the terms of Islamic law. This position was
A summary of customary marriages in South Africa
The Recognition of Customary Marriages Act, 120 of 1998 (RCMA), that came into operation on 15 November 2000, gives full legal recognition to customary marriages