Explore the South Gauteng High Court’s decision in Gasa v Master of the High Court, examining the inheritance rights of permanent life partners in contrast with legally married spouses under South African law.
Marriage Articles
Does Registration of a Customary Marriage Guarantee Recognition by Executors? A Deep Dive into Mthembu v Ntsako and Others
Examine the pivotal North Gauteng High Court decision in Mthembu v Ntsako, addressing the urgent recognition of customary marriages in estate administration and the executors’ duties under South African law.
Is a Customary Marriage Valid in the Presence of a Prior Civil Marriage? Insights from Mavundla v Mthethwa N.O. & Others
Explore the legal complexities of concurrent matrimonial unions in South African law through the lens of the Mavundla v Mthethwa N.O. and Others case. This insightful article delves into the KwaZulu-Natal High Court’s analysis on the validity of a customary marriage in the presence of an existing civil marriage, under the Recognition of Customary Marriages Act. Understand the court’s reasoning, key legal provisions, and the final judgment in this pivotal case.
Can A Permanent Life Partner Claim From the Estate of a Deceased Married Individual?
Explore the South Gauteng High Court’s decision in Gasa v Master of the High Court, examining the inheritance rights of permanent life partners in contrast with legally married spouses under South African law.
Does Registration of a Customary Marriage Guarantee Recognition by Executors? A Deep Dive into Mthembu v Ntsako and Others
Examine the pivotal North Gauteng High Court decision in Mthembu v Ntsako, addressing the urgent recognition of customary marriages in estate administration and the executors’ duties under South African law.
Is a Customary Marriage Valid in the Presence of a Prior Civil Marriage? Insights from Mavundla v Mthethwa N.O. & Others
Explore the legal complexities of concurrent matrimonial unions in South African law through the lens of the Mavundla v Mthethwa N.O. and Others case. This insightful article delves into the KwaZulu-Natal High Court’s analysis on the validity of a customary marriage in the presence of an existing civil marriage, under the Recognition of Customary Marriages Act. Understand the court’s reasoning, key legal provisions, and the final judgment in this pivotal case.
The Recognition of Customary Marriages and Posthumous Registration: A Legal Analysis
Explore the Pretoria High Court case of TPK v The Minister of Home Affairs (Case No: 052246/2023) which addresses the pivotal issue of posthumous registration of customary marriages under the Recognition of Customary Marriages Act 120 of 1998. Delve into the legal nuances, court’s reasoning, and the implications of this landmark judgment for customary marriage registration and recognition in South Africa
A Last-Minute Lesson: Bongani and Anna’s Antenuptial Contract Journey
Once upon a time in Johannesburg, Bongani and Anna were eagerly preparing for their upcoming wedding. The venue was booked, the flowers were chosen, and excitement filled the air. Little did they know that a legal detail would soon take centre stage in their wedding...
We Did Not Formally Register Our Customary Marriage – Is It Still Valid?
Lungi and Tebogo got married in December 2018 in Durban, Kwazulu-Natal. Tebogo paid full lobola for Lungi and the handing over of the bride ceremony was done, however, they never formally registered their marriage. Lungi and Tebogo now want to get divorced, however,...
Before You Say, “I Do”, Read This
Before You Say, “I Do”, Read This
Most people who have a traditional wedding and a normal wedding, are never sure when they actually need to conclude the Ante-nuptial Contract, if they choose this route. In this article, Elsabe Sentle discusses what a traditional marriage is, as well when the right time to conclude an Ante-nuptial contract is in such an instance.
Why Marrying In Community Of Property Is No Longer The First Option In South Africa
Getting married is a decision that is not taken lightly. However, the ever-growing question remains: how should each party get married? In recent years there has been a decline in couples deciding to get married in community of property. Most of these couples rather...
Claiming maintenance for your child: A step-by-step guide through Maintenance Court
Section 18 of the Children’s Act, 38 of 2005 places the responsibility on the parents of a child to contribute to the maintenance of the child. This article endeavours in setting out the process of claiming the maintenance your child is entitled to at Maintenance...