December is here again. A time for family and friends, a period in which we exercise our repeated traditions that define our sense of belonging. It is the time when South Africans spend money, and spend time together. December is also often jokingly referred to as the “wedding season” in some parts of the country.
The relationship between culture, tradition, family and economy is undeniable and yet, possibly, seldom spoken about. Coincidentally, discussions around tradition, religion and culture have been at the top of the agenda for the past two weeks as public consultations on the Marriage Bill took place around various regions in Gauteng...
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