Selby Mathebula

Recognition of customary Marriages Amendment Bill, 2019

• 4 October 2019
• Selby Mathebula

The South African government is amending the law concerning customary marriages to bring it in line with constitutional jurisprudence. On 24 July 2019, Cabinet approved the submission of the  Recognition of Customary Marriages Amendment Bill of 2019  to Parliament.  The Bill is currently under consideration by the National Assembly. Fasken candidate attorney Mr. Selby Mathebula writes about these changes.