Muslim marriage contracts

About the course
This two-day course will unpack the legal implications of the Muslim marriage contract by considering:

a) The historical context relating to the non-recognition of Muslim marriages in South Africa
b) The legal implications of the non-recognition of Muslim marriages in South Africa
c) South African case law that has recognised the Muslim marriage as a contract and the legal implications thereof
d) The legal significance of imáms having been registered as marriage officers under the Marriage Act 25 of 1961
e) The way in which Muslim marriage contracts can be drafted as ante-nuptial contracts in a way that is consistent with Islamic law and South African civil law. The course will therefore include a component that will provide attendees an opportunity to practice drafting a Muslim marriage contract.

Historically, in South Africa, Muslim marriages have never been legally recognised. However, during post-apartheid South Africa, the judiciary has recognised the Muslim marriage as a contract, and proven terms and customs emanating from that contract as legally enforceable.
Who will benefit from this course?
Legal practitioners and individuals with a legal background, and an interest in Muslim marriage contracts.

Course presenter:
The course will be hosted by Associate Professor Waheeda Amien, who is an internationally recognised expert in the field of Muslim Personal Law and Human Rights. Prof. Amien is an admitted attorney of the High Court and practised family law before joining the legal academy. She is furthermore accredited as a mediator by the Family Mediator's Association of the Cape (FAMAC) and is a member of the Executive Body of the International Commission on Legal Pluralism.

Registration details
Programme and venue information:
Signing in will commence at 9.00 on the first day unless otherwise advised. Each day will end at approximately 17.00.

Award of certificate:
A certificate of attendance from UCT will be issued to those who attend both days. Please ensure that you sign the attendance register every day.

Closing date for registration:
One week prior to the course.

Registration and enquiries:
Please contact Law@work, UCT Faculty of Law:
Ursula Lottering on 021 650 2041
Andrea Blaauw on 021 650 5413
Fax: 021 650 5513
Email: az.ca.tcu@gnirettol.alusru/az.ca.tcu@wuaalb.aerdna/az.ca.tcu@llafressaw.aneri
Or visit our website to download the registration form: www.lawatwork.uct.ac.za.

Date: 01 June 2016 to 02 June 2016
Time: 09:00 - 17:00
Venue: Cape Town
Cost: R5,000 per delegate. Fee includes parking, lunches, course materials.

More info:

Instructions regarding the programme and directions to the venue will be sent to you electronically a week prior to the event.