South Africa’s conservatives are unhappy as the government is considering allowing women in the country to have multiple husbands.
In a green paper from South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs which is hoping to make marriage more inclusive, it included a proposal to allow Polyandry in the country.
This has caused intense debate as well as attracted criticisms in the country.
According to the document included in the green paper; “South Africa inherited a marriage regime that was based on the Calvinist Christian and Western traditions.” It added that the current marriage laws are “not informed by an overarching policy that is based on constitutional values and the understanding of modern society dynamics.”
The document also touched on current laws in the country that allows the marriage of minors but does not account for couples who change their s#x and want to remain married without being divorced.
Meanwhile, Polygamy where men marry multiple wives is legal in the country.