For years, Zomba-based Maureen Goodson believed she was married after a traditional ceremony. Yet, when her husband divorced ...

The Limpopo High Court, sitting in Polokwane, was faced with an application to decide whether a then 17-year-old who married a soldier in 1970 in terms of customary law in Zimbabwe is deemed to be ...

South Africa is on the brink of significant changes to its marriage laws, with public consultations on the proposed Marriage Bill kicking off in Gauteng. The process has already ignited spirited ...

In response to the Daily News article titled Customary marriage under judicial spotlight ... She should, according to Zimbabwean customary law, benefit from his Zimbabwean estate, but about ...

Also, religious or community leaders can face prosecution if they are involved in child marriage. This is one of the ...

“When a marriage which is valid under the customary or personal law or any act committed within that marriage are called in question as it constitute an offence under a special statute, inviting ...

Currently, children under the age of 18 can get married under existing laws if special ... of legislation: The Marriages Act, The Civil Unions Act, and The Recognition of Customary Marriages ...

South African Acting Judge Malose Monene was faced with an application to decide whether a then 17-year-old woman who married a soldier in 1970 in terms of customary law in Zimbabwe is ... wife and to ...