The Recognition of Customary Marriages Act, 1998, which allows for the registration of marriages under African customary law.

In 2000 the Recognition of Customary Marriages Act abolished the marital power for all marriages under customary law throughout South Africa.

South Africa: Legal under customary law, and recognised for civil purposes in terms of the Recognition of Customary Marriages Act.

"The Nature and Function of Marriage Gifts in Customary African Marriages", 23 American Journal of Comparative Law, pp.

But under the Customary Marriages Act, if the first wife agrees, and if all these issues are discussed with her, we can't do anything.

The Recognition of Customary Marriages in South Africa," Washington and Lee Law Review (2007)

South Africa: Legalized for indigenous, black traditionalists by the Customary Marriages Act 120 of 1998.

Customary Marriage among the Tonga.

In South Africa, for example, the Recognition of Customary Marriages Act 1999 retrospectively recognizes as valid all customary marriages so long as they are registered.

Recognition of Customary Marriages Act 120 of 1998.