MARRIAGE REGIMES AND THE ACCRUAL SYSTEM: THE MANELIS V MANELIS SCA JUDGMENT
In South African law, the only marriages recognised are civil marriages, customary marriages, and civil unions.
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In South African law, the only marriages recognised are civil marriages, customary marriages, and civil unions.
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