The current economic client, as well as the increasing of number South Africans living abroad yet wanting their marriage recognised in South Africa, has seen an increase in vows being taken at Home Affairs.

 

 

 
Whatever your reasons, here is what you need to know to arrange your wedding at Home Affairs.

At any Home Affairs office you may be married the under the Civil Union Act, 2006, (Act no 17 of 2006) or the Marriage Act, 1961, (Act no. 25 of 1961). Civil Union caters for both homosexual and heterosexual couples and Marriage Act is for heterosexual couples only.

Points to Note:

It is free to get married at Home Affairs officesIf you are married under the Civil Union Act, you are not allowed to enter into a marriage under the Civil Marriage Act or the Recognition of Customary Marriages Act.
In the same way, if you are already married under the Civil Marriage Act or the Recognition of Customary Marriages Act, you are not allowed to register a civil union in terms of the Civil Union Act.
Marriages in South Africa are automatically “in community of property”. If you want to get married “out of community of property”, you must go to your attorney to obtain a marriage contract before/prior you get married.
What do I need to do before getting married at Home Affairs?

Got to the Home Affairs office where you’d like to get married and book a date for your wedding.You will need to take with you the following:A letter of confirmation of marital status from the country of origin if you are a foreign NationalTwo ID photos and your left hand thumb prints will be taken from both parties to the marriage.If you or your partner does not have an identity document (ID), you must complete “Declaration for the purpose of marriage” (Form DHA-31)
On the day of your wedding you will need:

Two witnesses & their ID’s or passport (if they are a foreign nationals)Your ID’s or passport (if you are a foreign national)Divorce order, if applicableDeath certificate, if applicable
The marriage officer and the two witnesses must sign a document certifying that the declaration was made in their presence.

After your marriage, your marriage particulars will be recorded in the National Population Register (NPR) and you will get a hand written abridged marriage certificate (Form DHA- 27).

You can apply for an unabridged marriage certificate which cost approximately R75* and usually takes 6 – 8 weeks to be issued.

All forms you may require are available at the Home Affairs offices.

All that’s left to do, is for you to walk out as Husband and Wife and enjoy the rest of your wedding day with family and friends.

Zahara’s sisters are now selling her AWARDS
Not only them, but even the furniture. Akere they’ve been evicted from the house after it incurred arrears since they couldn’t pay for it. Her sister, Bandezwe Mkutukana Febana, occupied the house while Zahara was in hospital and asked money from Zahara’s friends including Vusi Nova obebondla.
He’s expressed shock ukuthi labo sisi sebedayisa ama awards a Zahara ZAHARA’S SISTERS PUT HER AWARDS UP FOR SALE
ZiMoja reports that items such as Zahara’s bedroom suite, lounge suite, kitchen supplies, flat-screen TV and her double-door fridge have all gone up for sale.

However, those are not the only items that the singer’s sisters have put up for sale, as her awards are also being sold.

 

 

 

 
According to a source, the awards, with Zahara’s name inscribed on them, have not received any buyers so far.

“No one has shown interest in buying the awards so far,” said the source.

The Loliwe hitmaker gained great success with her music, scooping over 40 awards in her 11-year career.

CONCERT TO SAVE SINGER’S HOUSE FAILS
The decision to sell Zahara’s belongings came after her townhouse in Roodepoort was auctioned off last year. However, the new owner had given the musician some time to buy the house back. She unfortunately passed before doing so.

In April this year, the artist’s family revealed that they would be hosting a benifit concert to raise funds to buy back the house. However, the concert was later postponed indefinitely.

According to TshisaLIVE, Bandezwa said they had not been able to secure a venue or funding for the event.

“It’s not going to happen now. We can’t get to the community hall and there have been so many challenges. Zahara fought for her house while she was still alive, throughout her career that’s what she managed to hold on to. Also, to us, that was like home, that’s why we wanted to keep it because it’s got so many memories for us with her in it. It’s part of her legacy, we do not really want to lose it,” she said.

The Dispatch Live reported that Bandezwa had already booked Orient Theatre, in East London, however, they had not yet paid for it.

The show was scheduled to be hosted by former Scandal! actress Lusanda Mbane. It would have featured artists Khanyisa Sabuka, Butho Vuthela, Ivory Sikepe, Nathi Mankayi and Zahara’s best friend Vusi Nova.

THIS WEEK ON SKEEM SAAM
Monday 17 June 2024
Episode 251

 

• Rathebe feels the heat as Babeile gets closer to exposing her.
• Mr Kgomo and Eunice fall out.
• Jacobeth jeopardizes her safety to track down Kganyago.
Tuesday 18 June 2024
Episode 252
• Bullet Mabuza teaches Jacobeth a lesson by treating her the way she treated him in Turf.
• Pitsi unwittingly lets the cat out of the bag about his parents’ big plans.
• Nkosi is shocked to learn of Khwezi’s decision regarding LJ’s future.
Wednesday 19 June 2024
Episode 253
• Jacobeth is caught in a web of deception and manipulation.
• Evelyn is stressed by Toby’s case.
• Letetswe drops a bomb about Salamina’s academic results.
Thursday 20 June 2024
Episode 254
• Elizabeth discovers that Jacobeth is in Mpumalanga.
• Kganyago’s world crashes before his eyes when someone exposes his past.
• Lehasa is shocked to learn that his son is in KZN.
Friday 21 June 2024
Episode 255
• Elizabeth gets confirmation that her mother is up to no good in Mpumalanga.
• Rathebe lies to the Station Commander about her relationship with Bullet.
• Someone accuses Jacobeth of theft.

Their onscreen chemistry is undeniable and the two love birds have people asking: Are Shoki and Nkosi from House of Zwide dating in real life? On tv, the two come from juxtaposed environments. Shoki is a poor girl living in high-density Thembisa while Nkosi is the rich spoilt kid who happens to be the son to Funani Zwide and possible heir to the Zwide throne.Meanwhile, House of Zwide has had its viewership on the increase. With 4.4-million viewers peak on Thursday 23rd, the new etv show was the second most-watched program on the channel behind Scandal in September.

TV: House Of Zwide is a hit

With 4.4-million viewers peak on Thursday 23rd, the new etv show was the second most watched program on the channel behind Scandal in September.

The show even beat SABC’s Muvhango’s 3,6-million September peak

CONGRATULATIONS The show even beat SABC’s Muvhango’s 3,6-million September peak

Shalate Sekhabi (Shoki). Shalate Sekhabi is a South African actress best known for her starring role as Shoki in the e.tv soapie House of Zwide.The daughter of playwright and director Aubrey Sekhabi, she is originally from Mafikeng in the North West Province.

She matriculated from Crawford College in Pretoria in 2018 and the following year joined the University of the Witswatersrand, studying film and television.

Friday 14 June 2024 – Episode 56**
Tlhogi is taken aback by Mdala’s reaction to the reveal of their indiscretion. Jojo is left in disbelief when the punishment for his crime is revealed.

**Monday 17 June 2024 – Episode 57**
A reprimand leads to a damning revelation. A man decides to leave behind his broken life.

 
**Tuesday 18 June 2024 – Episode 58**
Nhlamulo learns that his actions have brought his worst fears to reality. Caiphus’ lavish promises to suppliers land him in trouble with Ndu.

**Wednesday 19 June 2024 – Episode 59**
A woman kills two birds with one stone. Business doom looms over Chillax. A sobering incident makes a woman realize how far she’s fallen.

**Thursday 20 June 2024 – Episode 60**
Taps’ offer to help Nhlamulo comes with an agenda. Caiphus’ new ideas for Chillax get MaHilda buzzing. A blast from the past recognizes Dintle, but not for her recently acquired fame.

**Friday 21 June 2024 – Episode 61**
Taps seeks revenge and finds leverage against Mdala. Chillax’s new job opportunity elicits mixed reactions. Roommates’ initial meeting starts off on the wrong foot.

**Monday 24 June 2024 – Episode 62**
Taps leaps onto new information and enlists someone on the inside. Mary’s new job ruffles Cee-Jay’s feathers. Dintle seems to settle into her new reality.

**Tuesday 25 June 2024 – Episode 63**
A spy is caught in the act, but the mastermind gets what he was after. Winter nights at Chillax get steamier with a feminine touch.

**Wednesday 26 June 2024 – Episode 64**
Dintle pokes the bear and lands in hot water. Taps takes throwing a friend under the bus to a whole new level. Chillax’s revamp turns heads and sparks disapproval.

**Thursday 27 June 2024 – Episode 65**
Mdala is on high alert but someone close throws a curveball. Dintle’s questioning yields half-answers, and she realizes she messed up big time.

**Friday 28 June 2024 – Episode 66**
There is a thin line between life and death, and someone is nudged over the edge. Mdala gets crucial intel when he witnesses a dodgy meet-up.