Department of Home Affairs begins issuing official certificates for Muslim marriages
By Ragheema Mclean In a significant development for the recognition of Islamic marriages in South Africa, the Department of Home Affairs has announced the issuance of official certificates acknowledging Muslim marriages. This change marks a long-awaited update to the department's internal systems, ensuring that marriages between members of the Islamic faith are formally recognized. Speaking to VOC News, Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber acknowledged the delayed recognition, noting that it […]