23/05/2024 Bertus Preller Divorce, Muslim Marriages asset redistribution, Child Custody, child welfare, cultural diversity, Divorce, Divorce Act 1979, Divorce Amendment Act 2024, equality, fairness, Family Law, forfeiture of patrimonial benefits, Islamic tenets, justice, Legal Protection, legal recognition, Marital Assets, Muslim marriages, religious practices, South Africa Understanding the New Divorce Amendment Act No. 01 of 2024: Enhancing Legal Protection for Muslim Marriages The Divorce Amendment Act, 2024, marks a significant milestone in the recognition and protection of Muslim marriages in South Africa. By integrating specific provisions for Muslim marriages into the existing… READ MORE
01/02/2024 Bertus Preller Customary Marriages constitutional values, cultural diversity, cultural practices, customary law, customary marriages, dignity, equality, estate administration, estate executrix, Family Law, inheritance, judicial decisions, Khashane v Minister of Home Affairs, legal challenges, Legal Framework, legal interpretation, legal precedent, Legal Procedures, Legal Protection, legal recognition, lobola negotiations, marital rights, marriage registration, posthumous registration, Recognition of Customary Marriages Act, South African Law, spousal rights, surviving spouse rights, traditional marriages Securing Rights Beyond Life: The Landmark Case for Posthumous Registration of Customary Marriages in South Africa. – Khashane v Minister of Home Affairs and Others (052246/2023) [2024] ZAGPPHC 3 (12 January 2024). Introduction to the Application for Posthumous Registration of a Customary Marriage In the case of Khashane v Minister of Home Affairs and Others (052246/2023) ZAGPPHC 3 (12 January 2024), the… READ MORE