N.V.M v D.S.R (1327/2024)
N.V.M v D.S.R (1327/2024) [2025] ZANCHC 9 (7 February 2025)
The court found that the parties were both above the age of 18 and consented to be married under customary law. The evidence established that lobola negotiations took place on 17 April 2010, with R5000,00 paid towards lobola, and a written agreement signed by representatives of both families. The plaintiff was integrated into the defendant's family through traditional rituals, including being given a teknonymous name and participating in family ceremonies. Although the formal handing over of the bride did not occur, the court held that evolving customary law and the principle of constructive…
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- Customary Marriage
- Recognition Of Customary Marriages Act
- Lobola Payment
- Integration Into Family
- Constructive Delivery