Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Marriage in west Africa has played a central role in shaping aspects of society, and has evolved over time. While traditional ...

JOHANNESBURG — South Africa's top court ruled on Thursday that an apartheid-era law banning husbands from taking their wife's family name or hyphenating both spouses' surnames was unconstitutional.

Anthony Diala works for the University of the Western Cape. He previously received funding from the National Research Foundation of South Africa. He serves on an Advisory Committee of the South ...

Explore how lobola negotiations in South Africa are not just cultural traditions but significant financial commitments that can impact young couples' marriages. Discover the importance of open ...

Marriage in West Africa has played a central role in shaping aspects of society and has evolved over time. While traditional heterosexual unions dominate discussions, a lesser-known but significant ...