Lobola

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Misizulu kaZwelithini’s divorce comes amid tensions in the royal family from those who dispute his ascension to the throne

Family formation is not simply a matter between two individuals who are in love; it instead is framed by culture

Debates around cultural practices like lobola will always become a spectacle if they don’t address its relevance to the people who practise it.

Tradition dictates that the bride’s family must give the groom’s family a hard time during negotiations.

How do you split your priorities when you don’t have enough money to do both?

Capitec has good rates, but watch those monthly fees.

Prospective husbands who can’t afford the dowry are paying for their brides in instalments, writes Keletso Thobega.

Getting engaged the old-fashioned way proves a challenge for a modern feminist, writes Danai Mupotsa.