| Cape Town welcomes formal Muslim marriage recognition on DHA certificates | Cape Town welcomes formal Muslim marriage recognition on DHA certificates | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/Former%20Mayors%20Header.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | <p>Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has welcomed the formal recognition of Muslim marriages on official Home Affairs certificates. Minister Leon Schreiber announced on Friday, 25 October that, after changes made to Home Affairs internal systems, that the first batch of certificates for Muslim marriages in South African history has been issued. </p> | <p>‘This progressive step by Home Affairs is most welcome, and holds great historical significance for so many residents in our city. Formal state recognition of Muslim marriages promotes dignity, and is a celebration of our diversity as South Africans. I thank the Minister for this change, especially as it has been achieved so quickly. This change proves that, with focus and care, we can get a lot done. And we can achieve the unity in diversity envisioned in our Constitution, and to which the vast majority of South Africans aspire,’ said Mayor Hill-Lewis.<br> <br>Mayor Hill-Lewis further encouraged all residents who are interested in obtaining these certificates retrospectively to contact home affairs for a reprint of their marriage certificates.<br> <br> <br><strong>End</strong></p> | 2024-10-24T22:00:00Z | GP0|#1d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70;L0|#01d539e44-7c8c-4646-887d-386dc1d95d70|City news;GTSet|#62efe227-07aa-45e7-944c-ceebacca891d | | | | | GP0|#d8e05332-7004-4323-abfb-5390e6a30a5f;L0|#0d8e05332-7004-4323-abfb-5390e6a30a5f|Legislation;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb;GP0|#04dc7a0b-ff7e-42b8-8954-886f98506e10;L0|#004dc7a0b-ff7e-42b8-8954-886f98506e10|Muslim;GTSet|#2e3de6c1-9951-4747-8f53-470629a399bb | 1 | | | | | | | | | | | 0 |
