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Traditional customary marriages and polygamy

Lutfiyya Kara, Associate in our Real Estate practice joined Smile FM to discuss traditional customary marriages and polygamy. She elaborates on the Recognition of Customary Marriages Act, and how it may not address some of the inequalities that may exist for women. She also explains the way in which polygamous marriages work in terms of the law, and what happens once the marriage is terminated.

7 Jun 2021 Podcast
Traditional customary marriages and polygamy

Traditional customary marriages and polygamy

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Traditional customary marriages and polygamy

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Lutfiyya Kara, Associate in our Real Estate practice joined Smile FM to discuss traditional customary marriages and polygamy. She elaborates on the Recognition of Customary Marriages Act, and how it may not address some of the inequalities that may exist for women. She also explains the way in which polygamous marriages work in terms of the law, and what happens once the marriage is terminated.

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