IND2601
Assignment 1 Semester 1 2026
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Due Date: 11 March 2026
QUESTION A
Yes, a valid customary marriage came into being between Bantu and Dineo in June 1999.
Because the marriage was entered into before 15 November 2000, its validity must be
assessed according to the requirements of traditional customary law, not section 3 of the
Recognition of Customary Marriages Act 120 of 1998.1 The facts indicate that the essential
legal requirements for a valid traditional customary marriage were satisfied.
First, there is clear consensus between the two family groups. The families concluded an
agreement regulating the marriage, including the identity of the parties and the lobolo to be
delivered. Consensus between the family groups is an absolute requirement for a valid
customary marriage, and this requirement is clearly present on the facts.1
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Assignment 1 Semester 1 2026
Unique number:
Due Date: 11 March 2026
QUESTION A
Yes, a valid customary marriage came into being between Bantu and Dineo in June 1999.
Because the marriage was entered into before 15 November 2000, its validity must be
assessed according to the requirements of traditional customary law, not section 3 of the
Recognition of Customary Marriages Act 120 of 1998.1 The facts indicate that the essential
legal requirements for a valid traditional customary marriage were satisfied.
First, there is clear consensus between the two family groups. The families concluded an
agreement regulating the marriage, including the identity of the parties and the lobolo to be
delivered. Consensus between the family groups is an absolute requirement for a valid
customary marriage, and this requirement is clearly present on the facts.1
Terms of use
By making use of this document you agree to:
Use this document as a guide for learning, comparison and reference purpose,
Terms of use
Not to duplicate, reproduce and/or misrepresent the contents of this document as your own work,
By making use of this document you agree to:
Use this document
Fully accept the consequences
solely as a guide forshould you plagiarise
learning, reference,or and
misuse this document.
comparison purposes,
Ensure originality of your own work, and fully accept the consequences should you plagiarise or misuse this document.
Comply with all relevant standards, guidelines, regulations, and legislation governing academic and written work.
Disclaimer
Great care has been taken in the preparation of this document; however, the contents are provided "as is" without any express or
implied representations or warranties. The author accepts no responsibility or liability for any actions taken based on the
information contained within this document. This document is intended solely for comparison, research, and reference purposes.
Reproduction, resale, or transmission of any part of this document, in any form or by any means, is strictly prohibited.
