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It’s more important than ever that anyone getting married, whether in a traditional ceremony, at the magistrate’s court or in church, should consult an attorney to help explain the options and draft a legally binding agreement that will suit the couple’s particular circumstances
ANTENUPTIAL CONTRACT ANC

If customary law marriage comes first, no civil marriage allowed later

Following this judgment, it’s more important than ever that anyone getting married, whether in a traditional ceremony, at the magistrate’s court or in church, should consult an…

  • Kaamilah Paulse
11 min read
AFRICANS

The paradox of customary marriages

Just because they are performed differently from civil unions does not mean they don’t come with the same responsibilities — people just don’t know it

  • Gugu Gumede
10 min read
CONVENTION ON THE ELIMINATION OF

Zimbabwe’s marriage Bill is an improvement but it still leaves women vulnerable

It scores on some points, but fails to recognise queer and polygynous unions. However, there’s time to rectify this

  • Pretty Mubaiwa
6 min read