Posted on 3/13/2025 12:58 PM By Cor van Deventer
Without official registration, a customary marriage may be difficult to prove in legal matters. This becomes especially important in cases of inheritance disputes, divorce, or financial claims, where a spouse may need to show legal proof of marriage to secure their rights.
Posted on 3/11/2025 12:29 PM By Cor van Deventer
For generations, customary marriages have been central to family traditions and community structures in South Africa. But while these unions hold deep cultural and historical significance, they also carry real legal consequences—ones that many couples don’t fully understand until it’s too late.