Abstract:
The aim of the study is to investigate the impact of exclusion of children on
marriage dissolution proceedings and decisions. This investigation takes
place in Matatiele, Thotaneng at Tshita administrative area. It further
investigate to what extent are children included in the process and if they
do receive guidance in the process of the dissolution of a customary
marriage. This thesis is aiming at investigating the role of the church could
play in improving the situation of children who are caught up in the
process of the dissolution of a customary marriage and recommendations
thereof. The customary marriage, which is not registered, therefore, the
study will investigate the effect of this kind of marriage on the community
that practicing it.
