According to Merriam-Webster polygamy is defined as “marriage in which a spouse of either sex may have more than one mate at the same time”. It is legal in South Africa under certain circumstances. Many African traditions allow polygamy as it is normal for a man to have more than one wife.

How many wives can you legally have in South Africa?

a person may not have more than one marriage at a time, except for certain instances under customary marriages.

Can a man marry two wives in South Africa?

Polygamy - a man having more than one wife - is already permitted in South Africa.

What is bride price in Africa?

The bride price also known as bride token, is an amount of money or property which is paid by a groom and his family to the family of the bride. In many parts of Africa, the bride price confirms the validity of a traditional marriage and conditions the permission to marry in church or in a civil ceremony.

How do you pay bride price?

In Nigeria, a marriage is recognized after gifts are given, and a bride price is paid by the grooms family to the brides family.