The reality of Modern Relationships in South Africa 🇿🇦

The South African Marriages Law amended says if you stay with your partner for a period of more than 6 months under one roof automatically you are married in community of property...! [Allegedly] Some case law in South Africa has far reaching consequences for unmarried couples who live together. In one case the court concluded that an unmarried woman who devoted all her time, effort and energy in promoting the interests of both parties by maintaining their common home in raising their children was entitled to 30 % of her partner’s net asset value at the date their relationship ended. In another case an award of more than R 6 million was granted to an unmarried woman who actively helped her partner in building his estate.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/unfiltered-world--7023386/support.