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South Africa's new Marriage Bill raises many thorny issues - a balancing act is needed

By Anthony Diala, Director, Centre for Legal Integration in Africa, University of the Western Cape

South Africa is changing its marriage law to recognise all types of intimate partnerships – irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, or religious, cultural and other beliefs.

The Department of Home Affairs has invited public comment on the Draft Marriage Bill 2022. The bill amends some marriage laws, and prescribes what’s required for marriages…

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