Home Affairs ends Renewal Requirement for Muslim Marriage Officers

The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has moved to ensure that Muslim marriage officers are now recognised on the same basis as other religious marriage officers under the Marriage Act 25 of 1961. Minister of Home Affairs Leon Schreiber said the change means Muslim marriage officers will no longer be required to reapply for recognition every five years, bringing an end to what has been described as unequal treatment between […]