LCP4804 Assignment
2 (COMPLETE
ANSWERS) Semester 2
2024 (201383) - DUE 9
September 2024 ;
100% TRUSTED
Complete, trusted
solutions and
explanations.
ADMIN
[COMPANY NAME]
, LCP4804 Assignment 2 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester
2 2024 (201383) - DUE 9 September 2024 ; 100% TRUSTED
Complete, trusted solutions and explanations.
Before his death Z married his wife R by customary rites. After
Z's death R went to register their customary marriage at the
Home Affairs Department, only to be told, to her consternation,
that P had already been to that office to register hers with the
deceased. R knew that P did what she did in order to claim Z's
estate. (i) Comment on whether Z could possibly have had two
valid customary marriages, referring to any law/legislation
recognising it. (5) (ii) What would your comment be if R says Z
never told her about his customary marriage with P and that R
and Z subscribed to Tsonga customary law which does not
recognise Z's further customary marriage, contracted without her
consent as Z's senior wife. (5)
To address the issues presented, we will analyze the legal
principles surrounding customary marriages in South Africa,
focusing on whether Z could have had two valid customary
marriages and the implications of Tsonga customary law on R's
claim.
(i) Possibility of Z Having Two Valid Customary Marriages
Under South African law, customary marriages are governed by
the Recognition of Customary Marriages Act 120 of 1998
(RCMA). This Act provides the legal framework for the
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller Jennifer2024. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $2.50. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
