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South Africa: Home Affairs Reform Sees Recognition of Muslim Marriage Officers

ABI Analysis · South Africa macro Sentiment: 0.30 (positive) · 19/03/2026
[SAnews.gov.za] The Department of Home Affairs has delivered another important reform to advance equality and fairness for the Muslim faith community by ensuring that Muslim marriage officers are recognised on the same basis as other religious marriage officers under the Marriage Act 25 of 1961.

Sources: AllAfrica

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