Browsing Law by Subject "Ukuthwala"
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The cultural practice of ukuthwala in South Africa
(North-West University, 2019)It has been argued that the practice of ukuthwala is one of the forms of child marriage in South Africa. The practice is widely spread, especially in the Eastern Cape among the Xhosa Communities. The practice of ukuthwala ... -
The implications of ukuthwala on South Africa's regional and international law obligations
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)This study examined the South African legislative frameworks directly or indirectly dealing with the practice of ukuthwala. The focus was on cases of ukuthwala involving children under the age of 18 years and not on women ... -
One person's culture is another person's crime : a cultural defence in South African law?
(2014)The South African legal system is dualistic in nature with the one part consisting of the Western common law and the other consisting of African customary law. Although these two legal systems enjoy equal recognition, they ...