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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.

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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

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