The solemnisation and registration of civil marriages, customary marriages and civil unions are managed by the Department of Home Affairs. Civil marriages are governed by the Marriage Act and regulations issued in terms of the Act. South Africa also recognizes customary marriages through the Recognition of Customary Marriages Act, which became effective in November 2000. Civil unions are recognised in terms of the Civil Union Act (2006).
Related Page: Wedding and Marriage
If you are planning on getting married, you must:
Should you be unsure of any of these, legal counsel should be sought before the marriage is entered into.
Conducting a marriage:
Only marriage officers authorised in terms of Act No. 25 of 1961 to perform marriages may do so. Presently civil marriages are solemnised at offices of the Department of Home Affairs and at churches (by authorised marriage officers).
A marriage must be conducted in the presence of at least two witnesses in:
Visit our dedicated Marriage Registration Page
Download and Print the following document,
complete it and return it to Pundit Roshan Singh
Contact: Roshan Singh - 071 630 0834
Email: punditroshan@telkomsa.net
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