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Is it time to cancel lobola? How the process works and does it still matter in a modern South Africa

The rich traditions behind lobola, the customary marriage process in Zulu culture, and why it holds profound significance in modern relationships, writes Sihle Mlambo.

Lifestyle Love Sex Relationships
Sihle Mlambo|Published

Halala: Lebogang 'The Funny Chef' Tlokana is getting married

Popular South African comedian and chef Lebogang Tlokana, known as 'The Funny Chef', has stunned fans by announcing that she is getting married.

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Kamogelo Makhura|Published

Thieves pounce after Zimbabwe’s mogul splashes R5 million on lobola ceremony

Police in Zimbabwe have arrested three suspects linked to the theft of US$75,000 from the in-laws of businessman Wicknell Chivayo, following a lavish lobola ceremony where US$300,000 was spent.

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Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Zimbabwe’s R5 million lobola ceremony and a robbery: Thieves pounced after mogul Wicknell Chivayo paid lobola

Police in Zimbabwe have arrested three suspects linked to the theft of US$75,000 from the in-laws of businessman Wicknell Chivayo, following a lavish lobola ceremony where US$300,000 was spent.

News Crime and Courts
Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Singer Kanyisa Jaceni is off the market after traditional lobola ceremony

The popular TikTok sensation recently shared images of herself wearing traditional attire, including a white makoti shawl, symbolising her new status as a bride.

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These are the legal and financial implications of lobola which you need to think about before the process

Many South Africans would be surprised to know that once lobola negotiations have been concluded a couple is seen as a married couple in the eyes of the law.

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Sihle Mlambo and Vernon Pillay|Published