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Conflict of marriage laws

Understanding the Muslim marriages judgment

South Africa

Understanding the Muslim marriages judgment

By Kathleen Mpofu for GROUNDUP

Government should enact the Muslim Marriages Bill as soon as possible

South Africa

Government should enact the Muslim Marriages Bill as soon as possible

By Waheeda Amien

GroundUp: ConCourt victory for women in polygamous marriages

South Africa

GroundUp: ConCourt victory for women in polygamous marriages

By GroundUp

Child marriages: A global and national disgrace

South Africa

Child marriages: A global and national disgrace

By Bheki C. Simelane

GroundUp: Understanding the court judgment on polygynous Muslim marriages

South Africa

GroundUp: Understanding the court judgment on polygynous Muslim marriages

By GroundUp

When enough is enough: Why are Muslim marriages still fighting for recognition?

South Africa

When enough is enough: Why are Muslim marriages still fighting for recognition?

By Marelise Van Der Merwe

The Muslim Marriage Bill: Will it finally see the light of day?

South Africa

The Muslim Marriage Bill: Will it finally see the light of day?

By Marelise Van Der Merwe

Open letter to Queen Nompumelelo MaMachiza (fifth wife of King Goodwill Zwelithini)

South Africa

Open letter to Queen Nompumelelo MaMachiza (fifth wife of King Goodwill Zwelithini)

By Stephen Grootes

ConCourt: Second wife only with first wife’s say-so

South Africa

ConCourt: Second wife only with first wife’s say-so

By Rebecca Davis

Customary law: If it can change, why can't Contralesa?

South Africa

Customary law: If it can change, why can't Contralesa?

By Sipho Hlongwane

To Zuma's marriage critics: Leave the man alone

Politics

To Zuma's marriage critics: Leave the man alone

By Branko Brkic