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M.M v R.A.N (A07/2022) [2023] ZALMPTHC 2 (3 March 2023)
The High Court upheld a finding that the parties had concluded a valid customary marriage, relying on long cohabitation, consent, lobola payment, and handing over.
M.C.B v T.N.M (A196/2019) [2019] ZAWCHC 164 (20 November 2019)
The High Court dismissed an appeal over whether a valid isiXhosa customary marriage existed, finding the parties consented and the marriage was properly celebrated.
N v D (2011/3726) [2016] ZAGPJHC 163 (15 June 2016)
The High Court dismissed a divorce claim after finding the defendant did not consent to a customary marriage arising from lobola negotiations.
Sebona v Mashiloane (A79/16) [2016] ZAGPPHC 618 (8 June 2016)
The court found that the evidence overwhelmingly established the existence of a valid customary marriage between the parties. Lobolo negotiations and agreement were reached, partial payment was made, and the respondent was formally delivered to the appellant's family and received as a bride. The requirements of section 3(1) of the Recognition of Customary Marriages Act 120 of 1998 were satisfied, including consent and celebration in accordance with custom. The court rejected the appellant's argument that the absence of a civil ceremony or a more elaborate handing over invalidated the marriage…
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