Divorce Amendment Act 1 of 2024 (English / Afrikaans)

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1 of 2024

The Divorce Amendment Act 1 of 2024 intends:

  • to amend the Divorce Act, 1979, so as 
    • to insert a definition for a Muslim marriage; 
    • to provide for the protection and to safeguard the interests of dependent and minor children of a Muslim marriage; 
    • to provide for the redistribution of assets on the dissolution of a Muslim marriage; 
    • to provide for the forfeiture of patrimonial benefits of a Muslim marriage; and 
  • to provide for matters connected therewith.

Commencement

14 May 2024

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