This webinar will explore the implications and practical application of the proposed New Marriage Bill in South Africa. It will unpack the Bill’s intended reforms, legal considerations, and its effect on existing marriage regimes. Attendees will gain insight into the evolving legal landscape and what this means for legal practitioners, mediators, and the public. The session will be led by an Accredited Divorce & Family Law Mediator who is also an Accredited Parenting Co-Ordinator.

Topics to be covered will include 

•    Overview and objectives of the New Marriage Bill.
•    Impact on current marriage laws and regimes.
•    Legal recognition of diverse relationships.
•    Role of customary and religious practices.
•    Future implications for family law practitioners and mediators.

Benefits of attending

•    Gain a clear understanding of the New Marriage Bill and its legal implications.
•    Learn how the bill affects various types of marriages in South Africa.
•    Understand how to advise clients under the new legislative framework.
•    Receive up-to-date insights on pending reforms.
•    Network with fellow professionals in the family law and mediation space.

Background to this presentation

The Department of Home Affairs has proposed a new unified marriage law to replace the fragmented system currently in place. This initiative responds to constitutional mandates for equality and inclusivity and seeks to harmonize civil, customary, and religious marriage practices under a single legislative framework. This session aims to educate and prepare stakeholders ahead of its anticipated enactment.

Presenter

Chantal Kur is an Accredited Divorce and Family Law Mediator, an Accredited Parenting Co-Ordinator. She is a Narcissist Abuse Specialist and does Workplace Mediator.

08 August 2025 | 10:00 – 13:00

Closing date for registrations: 07 August 2025

Certification
All sessions are mandatory to qualify for a certificate.

Practicing and candidate legal practitioners, support staff and legal advisors.

• Practising Legal Practitioners:     R1 260.00 (including VAT) per participant
• Candidate Legal Practitioners:    R 630.00 (including VAT) per participant
• Others | Non-legal Practitioners: R 2 020.00 (including VAT) per participant

Kindly note that you can only register online and that there are limited places available. Participants should be registered individually to enable the system to generate a unique username and password for each person.

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E-mail: Seminars@LSSALEAD.org.za  | Please note we only communicate via e-mail should you need more information.

• The Law Society of South Africa (LSSA) will not accept liability if the fees are not paid into the designated LSSA bank account.
• The webinar is conducted in English only.
• Should you need to cancel your registration, this must be done in writing within two business days before the closing date to avoid the full fee being charged.

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