Draft Marriage Amendment Bill, 2009 published for comment
13 February 2009

The Draft Marriage Amendment Bill, 2009 was published for comment in Government Gazette 31864 of 13 February 2009.

Interested parties should submit their written submissions on the Bill to reach the Department of Home Affairs on or before 13 March 2009.

The purpose of the Bill is to amend the Marriage Act, 1961, so as to insert, amend and delete certain definitions; to provide for the designation of ministers of religion and other persons attached to religious denominations or organizations as marriage officers; to align the provisions of the Act with other legislation; to provide for the repeal of certain sections; to effect certain technical corrections and to provide for matters connected therewith.

Government Gazette 31864