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The Legal Implications of Sithole v Sithole 2021 5 SA 34 (CC) on African Spouses in Old Civil Marriages by Sibisi, Siyabonga

“…In Sithole v Sithole 2021 5 SA 34 (CC) the Constitutional Court held that the differentiation in the default matrimonial property regime between spouses in…”
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APPLYING PROVISIONS ON FORFEITURE OF PATRIMONIAL BENEFITS TO POLYGYNOUS CUSTOMARY MARRIAGES by Siyabonga Sibisi

“…The purpose of forfeiture-of-patrimonial provisions (forfeiture) is to ensure that a person does not benefit from the dissolution of a marriage that he or she…”
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REGISTRATION OF CUSTOMARY MARRIAGES IN SOUTH AFRICA: A CASE FOR MANDATORY REGISTRATION by Siyabonga Sibisi

“…Despite the enactment of the Recognition of Customary Marriages Act 120 of 1998 (the Recognition Act), many customary marriages remain unregistered. There are…”
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RE-THINKING FORFEITURE OF PATRIMONIAL BENEFITS WHEN A MARRIAGE DISSOLVES THROUGH DEATH by Sibisi, Siyabonga

“…People marry for different reasons; some marry for love, companionship, the desire to procreate or social security; others just marry for money. The law should…”
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Consent and Other Ancillary Matters as Requirements of a Customary Marriage: LNM v MMM (2020/11024) [2021] ZAGPJHC 563 (11 June 2021) by Sibisi, Siyabonga

“…Consent may be seen as a fundamental human right. On the issue of marriage, people should only be married with their consent. A marriage without consent is a…”
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The Juristic Nature of iLobolo Agreements in Modern South Africa by Sibisi, Siyabonga

“…The practice of ilobolo has been referred to by many names, including bridal-price, bridewealth, marriage goods or dowry. These concepts are misleading as they…”
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The Supreme Court of Appeal and the handing over of the bride in customary marriages by Sibisi, Siyabonga

“…While there is unanimity that the mere payment of ilobolo (or part thereof) does not conclude a customary marriage, recent decisions of the SCA indirectly…”
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Is the requirement of integration of the bride optional in customary marriages? by Sibisi, Siyabonga

“…Section 3(1) of the Recognition of Customary Marriages 120 of 1998 provides for the requirements for a valid customary marriage entered into after the…”
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Forfeiture of Patrimonial Benefits and the Dissolution of Marriage through Death: Monyepao v Ledwaba (1368/18) [2020] ZASCA 54 (27 May 2020) by Sibisi, Siyabonga

“…Section 9 of the Divorce Act 70 of 1979 provides for the forfeiture of patrimonial benefits when a decree of divorce is granted on the ground of the…”
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DOES SECTION 9(2) OF THE DIVORCE ACT 70 OF 1979 PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION FOR AN ILL SPOUSE? by Siyabonga Sibisi

“…In simple terms, section 9 of the Divorce Act (70 of 1979) provides for forfeiture of patrimonial benefits (forfeiture) in divorce proceedings if the ground…”
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Does Section 9(2) of the Divorce Act 70 of 1979 Provide Adequate Protection for an Ill Spouse? by Sibisi, Siyabonga

“…In simple terms, section 9 of the Divorce Act (70 of 1979) provides for forfeiture of patrimonial benefits (forfeiture) in divorce proceedings if the ground…”
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Applying Provisions on Forfeiture of Patrimonial Benefits to Polygynous Customary Marriages by Sibisi, Siyabonga

“…Summary\r\nThe purpose of forfeiture-of-patrimonial provisions (forfeiture) is to ensure that a person does not benefit from the dissolution of a marriage that…”
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Registration of Customary Marriages in South Africa: A Case for Mandatory Registration by Sibisi, Siyabonga

“…Despite the enactment of the Recognition of Customary Marriages Act 120 of 1998 (the Recognition Act), many customary marriages remain unregistered. There are…”
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THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ACT 116 OF 1998: OFFENCES, DEFENCES, ECONOMIC ABUSE, IMMINENT HARM AND THE CRIME OF DOMESTIC ABUSE– WHAT IS NEW? by Sibisi, Siyabonga

“…Recent tragedies relating to gender-based violence have drawn attention to the current state of our relevant law. This article focuses on domestic violence – a…”
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The Domestic Violence Act 116 of 1998: Offences, Defences, Economic Abuse, Imminent Harm and the Crime of Domestic Abuse– What is New? by Sibisi, Siyabonga

“…Recent tragedies relating to gender-based violence have drawn attention to the current state of our relevant law. This article focuses on domestic violence – a…”
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Forfeiture of Patrimonial Benefits and the Dissolution of Marriage through Death: Monyepao v Ledwaba (1368/18) [2020] ZASCA 54 (27 May 2020) by Sibisi, Siyabonga

“…Section 9 of the Divorce Act 70 of 1979 provides for the forfeiture of patrimonial benefits when a decree of divorce is granted on the ground of the…”
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