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Marriage Act 25 of 1961

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25 of 1961

The Marriage Act 25 of 1961 intends:

  • to consolidate and amend the laws relating to the solemnization of marriages and matters incidental thereto.

Amends

  • General Law Amendment Act 32 of 1952
  • General Law Amendment Act 68 of 1957

Commencement

1 January 1962 (Proclamation 180 of 1961)

Amendments

  • Amended by Births and Deaths Registration Act 51 of 1992
  • Amended by Application of Certain Laws to Namibia Abolition Act 112 of 1990
  • Amended by Marriages, Births and Deaths Amendment Act 41 of 1986
  • Amended by Matrimonial Property Act 88 of 1984
  • Amended by Marriage Amendment Act 45 of 1981
  • Amended by Marriage Amendment Act 12 of 1973
  • Amended by Marriage Amendment Act 26 of 1972
  • Amended by Marriage Amendment Act 51 of 1970
  • Amended by Marriage Amendment Act 19 of 1968
  • Amended by Marriage Amendment Act 11 of 1964

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