The Recognition of Customary Marriages Act
The new Recognition of Customary Marriages Act became law on 15 November 2000, together with Regulations under the Act.
The new Act:
Requirements for a customary marriage
There are only three basic statutory requirements for the validity of a customary marriage in terms of The Recognition of Customary Marriages Act 120 of 1998. Section 3 of the Act states that:
“For a customary marriage entered into after the commencement of the Act to be valid:
i. must both be above the age of 18 years
ii. must both consent to be married to each other under customary law; and
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