South Africa has a heterogeneous society that is mainly governed by a western orientated legal system. Various cultural and religious subgroups live in accordance with normative rules and customs that are in conflict ...

Since the Recognition of Customary Marriages Act 120 of 1996 was promulgated in 15 November 2000 the courts are faced with the daunting task to determine whether a customary marriage is valid under the Act. The courts find ...