Trivia: Who cannot legally be married?
Just about all barriers to being married have been removed. In South Africa mixed race marriages were prohibited until the 1990s, same-sex marriages were prohibited until 2006. Today almost any 2 adults may get married. There are, however, several degrees of relation that may not be married, under South African law. These are:
- Parent
- Child
- Sibling
- Father or mother-in-law
- Grandchild
- Stepchild
- Daughter or son-in-law
- Grandmother or grandmother-in-law
- Spouse’s grand parent
- Step grandchild
- Grandchild’s spouse
- Uncle or aunt
- Niece or nephew
- Grand niece or nephew
A careful reading of this list will reveal that it is legal for cousins to be married which is a question we get from time to time.
What happens if there’s an objection at a wedding?
We've all seen it in at least one movie. A couple are getting married, the minister asks "If anyone can show just cause...." and the long spurned lover comes forward and delivers an impassioned plea. So we all know that the objection question is often asked during...
The Rose Ceremony
There are so many ideas an options for your wedding ceremony. Following is a little ritual that can be done as part of a ceremony. It is obviously not a ceremony on it's own but can be included. When I first read this I thought it was terribly cheesy but I was...
Travelling Marriage Officers
Any Marriage Officer registered in South Africa can solemnize a wedding anywhere in South Africa. There is even provision for a Marriage Officer to do so in any country in the world as long as the one of the couple have a permanent address in South Africa. Many...
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