LCP4804
ASSIGNMENT 2 (SEMESTER 2)
DUE DATE: 9 September 2024
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Please ensure that your assignment is submitted electronically through the myUnisa platform no
later than …September 2024. Kindly note that fax or email submissions will not be accepted.
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QUESTION 1
(i) Comment on whether Z could possibly have had two valid customary marriages, referring to
any law/legislation recognising it. (5)
ANSWER:
Under South African law, specifically the Recognition of Customary Marriages Act 120 of 1998, it is
possible for a man to have more than one valid customary marriage. However, for this to be legally
recognized, certain conditions must be met:
• The first marriage must be registered.
• The husband must obtain the consent of the first wife to enter into a subsequent customary
marriage.
• The subsequent marriage must also be registered.
If Z did not obtain R's consent or follow the proper registration processes, then the validity of his
marriage to P might be questionable. However, if both marriages were properly conducted and
ASSIGNMENT 2 (SEMESTER 2)
DUE DATE: 9 September 2024
Written Assignment Submission Guidelines:
Please ensure that your assignment is submitted electronically through the myUnisa platform no
later than …September 2024. Kindly note that fax or email submissions will not be accepted.
NB: Assignment submitted to the lecturer(s) through email will not be considered.
QUESTION 1
(i) Comment on whether Z could possibly have had two valid customary marriages, referring to
any law/legislation recognising it. (5)
ANSWER:
Under South African law, specifically the Recognition of Customary Marriages Act 120 of 1998, it is
possible for a man to have more than one valid customary marriage. However, for this to be legally
recognized, certain conditions must be met:
• The first marriage must be registered.
• The husband must obtain the consent of the first wife to enter into a subsequent customary
marriage.
• The subsequent marriage must also be registered.
If Z did not obtain R's consent or follow the proper registration processes, then the validity of his
marriage to P might be questionable. However, if both marriages were properly conducted and
