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The Department of Home Affairs reminds members of the public that there are only six days left to register qualifying customary marriages before the special registration period closes on 31 August 2026.

The special registration period, which began on 1 September 2024, enables parties to customary marriages that were not registered within the prescribed period to regularise their marital status. This includes marriages concluded before the Recognition of Customary Marriages Act came into effect in November 2000, as well as those concluded thereafter but not registered within the required timeframe.

The Department urges qualifying couples to register without delay to avoid unnecessary queues as the deadline approaches.

Traditional leaders, community leaders and civil society organisations are also encouraged to help raise awareness and ensure that affected couples are informed of the approaching deadline.

Members of the public who require further information on the application process or supporting documents should visit their nearest Home Affairs office.

Issued by Department of Home Affairs