In the dry lands of the Northern Cape, South Africa is stirring up big changes in marriage laws. Public hearings invite everyday people teachers, miners, healers to share their stories and ideas about a new Marriage Bill that aims to treat all marriages fairly, ban child marriages under 18, and let more people become marriage officers. This lively, open process brings the government closer to the people, making sure the new law truly reflects South Africa’s rich diversity and hopes for a just future. It’s a powerful moment where voices from every corner shape a law that will protect families for generations to come.
