M.W v C.W (2462/2019)
M.W v C.W (2462/2019) [2025] ZANCHC 34 (11 April 2025)
The court found that the marriage between the plaintiff and the third party was not valid due to non-compliance with the prescribed formalities under the Marriage Act and applicable regulations. The marriage officer lacked authority, and the marriage was never registered with the Department of Home Affairs. The evidence established that the impugned marriage was null and void ab initio, and thus did not affect the validity of the subsequent marriage between the plaintiff and the defendant. The defendant failed to show good cause for condonation of late application for reasons, and the special…
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- Nullity Of Marriage
- Marriage Act Formalities
- Registration Of Marriage
- Declaratory Order
- Accrual System
- Maintenance Claim