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Showing 1 to 11 of 11 for “"Customary Marriages"”.
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Consent to minor customary marriages perpetuates abuse towards african girls and women in south africa
… enter into a valid and legally binding civil or customary marriage if they obtain consent from their parent or guardian, but only if said marriage is found to be “in the best interests of the child”. That, furthermore, this legally permissible minimum age of marriage differs for boys and girls, …
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Proving the existence of unregistered customary marriages in deceased estates: challenges of the MBU 16 form
… the recognition of polygamous and monogamous customary marriages through the enactment of theReform of Customary Law of Succession and Regulation of Related Matters Act 11 of 2009. However, proving the existence of an unregistered customary marriage is a challenge, particularly when a partner …
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The constitutional and statutory position of the 'other' wife: a comparative study of constitutional rights and polygamous customary marriages in Commonwealth Africa
… and non-discrimination apply to polygynous customary marriages in Commonwealth Africa from a legislative perspective. In other words, I examine whether there is a correlation between constitutional protection of rights and legislation, sensitive to the human rights of women in polygynous …
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Succession in woman-to-women marriages under customary law: a study of the Lobedu Kingdom
This study looks into the ways in which official customary law addresses succession complexities and legitimacy in woman-to-woman marriages. The social, political, cultural and legal background against which these marriages are concluded show the history of succession in woman-to-woman marriages …
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Women and post-conflict development : a case study on Liberia
… and a Devolution of Estate Act granting women in customary marriages the rights to own property and to take custody of their children. While acknowledging these remarkable contributions, I argue that reliance on these successes of the women's movement in the last several years is not enough to …
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The efficacy of the marriage Act and the matrimonial causes Act in Zambia and the place of dual law system
… Causes Act (1973) and the Marriage Act on marriages and divorces in Zambia, taking into account the aspect of customary marriages and the rights accorded by such marriages and thus the conflicts between such marriages and the Acts. It also seeks to analyze the dual law system in Zambia and …
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The efficacy of the marriage Act and the matrimonial causes Act in Zambia and the place of dual law system
… Causes Act (1973) and the Marriage Act on marriages and divorces in Zambia, taking into account the aspect of customary marriages and the rights accorded by such marriages and thus the conflicts between such marriages and the Acts. It also seeks to analyze the dual law system in Zambia and …
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'n Analities-deskriptiewe uiteensetting en evaluasie van die KwaZulu wet op die wetboek van Zoeloereg 16 van 1985 =an analytical descriptive explanation and evaluation of the KwaZulu Act on the Code of alternate law 16, of 1985
… conclusion, divorce and nullification of customary marriages, lobolo institution, status of wives, division of family homes into sections, affiliation of houses, and inheritance and succession. Other aspects that are statutorily regulated by the KwaZulu Code include, inter alia, public …
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Non-formalised cohabitation : does the Swedish model of statutory regulation provide a solution for South Africa?
… in same-sex relationships as well as those in customary marriages. Proposals have also been set forth regarding law reform to protect the rights and interests of those involved in domestic partnerships. The Domestic Partnership Bill was promulgated in 2008 but to date has not been passed into …
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Examining the role of the legislature and judiciary in the context of Traditional and Religious Personal and Family Systems in South Africa
… intimate relationships were not recognised as customary and religious marriages were declared ‘immoral' due to the potential for polygyny in these marriages. However, with the advent of the Constitution, the Recognition of Customary Marriages Act 120 of 1998(‘RCMA'), the Reform of Customary Law …
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Perkawinan adat Batak di Daerah Padang Sidimpuan, Sumatera Utara: Kajian fenomenologis
… in writing this essay uses three is 1. How Batak customary marriage procession in the desert region sidimpuan, 2. What are the consequences for perpetrators semarga in customary marriages in the desert sidimpuan hobo. 3. How is the analysis of Islamic law on marriage sidimpuan semarga in desert …