Home Affairs has registered its first Nikah certificate.
A Nikah is a traditional wedding ceremony under Sharia or Islamic Law.
Muslim marriages have previously not been recognized in South Africa.
They now are after the passing of the Minimalist Muslim Marriage Bill.
The first couple to receive certification hail from Sandvlei in Cape Town.
The site is important as it is where the founder of Islam in South Africa set up a settlement over 300 years ago.
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In other news – Unathi Nkayi urges men to open up about s.e.xual abuse
Well-known South African radio personality, Unathi Nkayi says it is important for men to open up about their sexual abuse encounters as it aids in making informed decisions.
Taking to her timelines, the presenter says she’s heard stories of how men got deflowered by their domestic workers. “Among the men in my life, whether it is friends, cousins, colleagues, uncles, husbands of friends, there’s an alarming amount of men who have confided in us and spoken to say they lost their virginity to their nannies, Read More
