South Africa is on the brink of overhauling decades-old divorce legislation, with sweeping reforms set to better protect spouses left financially stranded after a marriage ends, particularly those in unions without the legal cushion of shared assets.
Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi is spearheading this legal shake-up through the proposed General (Family) Laws Amendment Bill of 2025, which she plans to submit to Parliament soon. If passed, the bill will address critical legal gaps that have long left certain spouses, especially women, with no claim to assets despite years of emotional and financial contribution.
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