Lobola negotiations between the two families are a necessary part of the process of a valid customary marriage. However, Lobola does not have to be paid up is not a sufficient reason to say the marriage does not exist.This is in light of the customary marriage case where the family of the deceased challenged the validity of the marriage certificate as a result of this eventuality. The court found that the marriage was declared valid based on the integration of the bride into her new family, as per customary requirements. To help us unpack this further, we are joined by...

Guest: Mary-Jane Mphahlele - Director of MJM Attorneys Inc and Attorney of the High Court