💨 Abstract

The South African Constitutional Court ruled that antenuptial contracts (ANCs) signed after customary marriages are invalid. Customary marriages are treated as civil unions with community of property, meaning ANCs cannot override this default status. The ruling aims to protect economically disadvantaged spouses. The case involved DJ Black Coffee, who is contesting a judgment that his marriage falls under customary law despite signing an ANC later. The court's decision reinforces the protection of marital property rights for the economically weaker spouse.

Courtesy: Megan van den Heever