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Divorce Amendment Bill signed into law; recognises Muslim marriages

Don’t leave chaos in your wake

Don’t leave chaos in your wake

By Grant Fietze 16 Apr 2024

A case before the Constitutional Court could introduce a new era of customary law. Graphic: Lisa Nelson / GroundUp

Limpopo royal family feud could change customary law

By Anton van Zyl 22 Feb 2024

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Namibia's top court recognises same-sex marriages formed elsewhere

Nyasha Nyaungwa and Anait Miridzhanian 17 May 2023

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The benefits of registering a customary marriage

Janine Julies 5 May 2023

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What the new domestic violence laws mean for GBV prevention

Dakalo Singo 20 Apr 2023

Juta and Company acquires Siber Ink Legal Publications

Juta and Company acquires Siber Ink Legal Publications

Juta and Company 6 Mar 2023

Illustration: Lisa Nelson / GroundUp

Court rules on unwed fathers

Tania Broughton 18 Jan 2023

#BestofBiz 2022: Legal

#BestofBiz 2022: Legal

12 Dec 2022

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Rule 43: Easing the financial stress during divorce proceedings

Shani Van Niekerk 1 Dec 2022

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How SA's legislation harms foreign national children

Elgene Roos 16 Nov 2022

Lesego Mothowamodimo, founder of Mothowamodimo Attorneys

What to do if your spouse refuses to sign divorce papers...

Lesego Mothowamodimo 19 Sep 2022

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Marriages under Islamic law given legal status

Tania Broughton 30 Jun 2022

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Distribution of assets: Section of Divorce Act deemed unconstitutional

Natasha Truyens 16 May 2022

Image: A participant holds a rainbow flag during the WorldPride in Copenhagen, Denmark 21 August 2021. Olafur Steinar Gestsson/Ritzau Scanpix/via Reuters

Namibian court rules against gay couples seeking legal recognition

Nyasha Francis Nyaungwa and Emma Rumney 27 Jan 2022

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ConCourt ruling - reversing unjust property laws imposed on black marriages

Fikile Sithole 4 Oct 2021

Green Paper on Marriages approved for public consultation

Green Paper on Marriages approved for public consultation

22 Apr 2021

Can a matrimonial property system be amended without a court order?

Can a matrimonial property system be amended without a court order?

Hopewell Sathekge 4 Mar 2021

The missing Bill to my marriage

The missing Bill to my marriage

Asher Ndebele 27 Jul 2020

A divorce, the settlement agreement, and a parcel of game

A divorce, the settlement agreement, and a parcel of game

JJ van der Walt and John Bell 15 May 2020

Image source: Getty Images

Ante-nuptial contracts: The fine print of love

Nayna Cara 14 Feb 2020

Home Affairs kick-starts dialogue on new marriage policy

Home Affairs kick-starts dialogue on new marriage policy

30 Aug 2019

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Namibia's top court recognises same-sex marriages formed elsewhere

Nyasha Nyaungwa and Anait Miridzhanian 17 May 2023

Image source: Dellon Thomas from

The benefits of registering a customary marriage

Janine Julies 5 May 2023

Image source: Alex Green from

What the new domestic violence laws mean for GBV prevention

Dakalo Singo 20 Apr 2023

Juta and Company acquires Siber Ink Legal Publications

Juta and Company acquires Siber Ink Legal Publications

Juta and Company 6 Mar 2023

Illustration: Lisa Nelson / GroundUp

Court rules on unwed fathers

Tania Broughton 18 Jan 2023

#BestofBiz 2022: Legal

#BestofBiz 2022: Legal

12 Dec 2022

Image source: zimmytws –

Rule 43: Easing the financial stress during divorce proceedings

Shani Van Niekerk 1 Dec 2022

Image source: Zachary Vessels from

How SA's legislation harms foreign national children

Elgene Roos 16 Nov 2022

Lesego Mothowamodimo, founder of Mothowamodimo Attorneys

What to do if your spouse refuses to sign divorce papers...

Lesego Mothowamodimo 19 Sep 2022

Image source: Maahid Photos from

Marriages under Islamic law given legal status

Tania Broughton 30 Jun 2022

Image source: zimmytws –

Distribution of assets: Section of Divorce Act deemed unconstitutional

Natasha Truyens 16 May 2022

Image: A participant holds a rainbow flag during the WorldPride in Copenhagen, Denmark 21 August 2021. Olafur Steinar Gestsson/Ritzau Scanpix/via Reuters

Namibian court rules against gay couples seeking legal recognition

Nyasha Francis Nyaungwa and Emma Rumney 27 Jan 2022

Source: rawpixel –

ConCourt ruling - reversing unjust property laws imposed on black marriages

Fikile Sithole 4 Oct 2021

Green Paper on Marriages approved for public consultation

Green Paper on Marriages approved for public consultation

22 Apr 2021

Can a matrimonial property system be amended without a court order?

Can a matrimonial property system be amended without a court order?

Hopewell Sathekge 4 Mar 2021

The missing Bill to my marriage

The missing Bill to my marriage

Asher Ndebele 27 Jul 2020

A divorce, the settlement agreement, and a parcel of game

A divorce, the settlement agreement, and a parcel of game

JJ van der Walt and John Bell 15 May 2020

Image source: Getty Images

Ante-nuptial contracts: The fine print of love

Nayna Cara 14 Feb 2020

Home Affairs kick-starts dialogue on new marriage policy

Home Affairs kick-starts dialogue on new marriage policy

30 Aug 2019

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