The NEW Marriage Bill: All you need to know

This Act is applicable to monogamous partnerships – both for same-sex couples and opposite-sex couples.Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni previously said that the Bill empowers the DHA to develop a single Marriage Act for the country, according to“The Bill seeks to ensure that all marriages are concluded in accordance with the principles of equality, non-discrimination and human dignity as provided for in the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa of 1996,” said Ntshavheni.

Before the Bill comes into effect, it must still go through several steps. The National Assembly, the National Council of Provinces, and the President must still approve the Bill. Parliament and president Cyril Ramaphosa are currently pushing through ahead of the 29 May elections. However, it is not very likely that the new Marriage Bill will be prioritised.Let us know what you think of the suggested changes by commenting on this article below.

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