Browsing Research Articles (Faculty of Law) by Author "Kruuse, Helen"
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Form over function? the practical application of the recognition of Customary Marriages Act 1998 in South Africa
Mwambene, Lea; Kruuse, Helen (Juta Law, 2013)The Recognition of Customary Marriages Act 120 of 1998 is a major legislative measure for the development of customary marriages in line with the constitutional principle of equality, specifically for women. The article ... -
The thin edge of the wedge: ukuthwala, alienation and consent
Mwambene, Lea; Kruuse, Helen (Taylor & Francis, 2017)Ukuthwala, a mock abduction of a girl for the purpose of a customary marriage, has been subject to debate at both local and national level. This debate culminated into a South African Law Reform Commission Report on the ...