Clement Manyathela speaks to historian - Prince Zoza Shongwe and head of wills operations at Sanlam Trust - Moremadi Mabule about what customary law says for polygamous marriages.
Sunday marks Ancestors’ Day, a day for Africans to reflect, embrace and learn about their origins, and to restore ubuntu for future generations. Only in its second year and not officially recognised on the national calendar, the organisers say the day establishes a platform for people of all SA cultures to come together for a common cause that has the potential to elevate African identity.
With just two weeks to go until Ancestors’ Day, which was launched on May 2021, Contralesa Secretary-General Zolani Mkiva argued that the day was a foundation they were laying to change systems and.