Aug 25, 2025 | Family Divorce and Matrimonial Law
Since the new dawn of democracy, customary law has become an integral part of the legal system of the new dispensation, its legitimate status is evident from the various provisions of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 (The Constitution). Sections...
Jul 16, 2018 | Family Divorce and Matrimonial Law
Customary vs Civil Law marriage A customary marriage is defined as two people who are married according to a custom as opposed to the laws of a country. Civil marriage is when two people are married in terms of South African law. Validity of a customary marriage...
