Lobolo or lobola in Zulu, Xhosa, Swazi, Silozi, and northern and southern Ndebele (mahadi in Sesotho, mahari in Swahili, magadi in Sepedi, bogadi Setswana, lovola in Xitsonga, mamalo in Tshivenda, and roora in ChiShona), sometimes referred to as "bride wealth" [1] [2] [3] or "bride price" is a property in livestock or kind, which a prospective ...

Dec 14, 2022 · Lobola is an essential custom practised in most customary communities and is fundamental when marrying into an African family. Not all people know that lobola is legally binding and a marriage contract. Many have been surprised by the legal implications when they are already in a marriage.

Jan 12, 2023 · What is lobola in South Africa? Lobolo or lobola is practised in the Swazi, Zulu, Silozi, Xhosa, Shona, Ndebele, and other South African communities. During a lobola ceremony, bridewealth or bride price is paid to the bride's family. Meaning of lobola. Lobola means bride price. It is a milestone in which a prospective husband or the head of his ...

Nov 2, 2021 · Now for those of you who don’t know what lobola is, here’s a quick rundown. Lobola is when a man sends his uncles to his future in-laws to ask for their daughter’s hand in marriage. Sounds simple...

Lobola is a marriage tradition that has been practiced for centuries by cultures in southern Africa. Lobola is a kind of payment called a bridewealth. In this tradition, the…

Apr 20, 2022 · Lobola is a fundamental custom practised under customary law marriage in many African countries, mostly Southern African countries. It is the payment of the bride price by the...

Dec 1, 2024 · Many South Africans may not be aware of the serious and legal ramifications of partaking in the cultural practice of lobola. To be on the safe side, it is important for couples to determine their...

Dec 9, 2024 · Lobola is widely established in South Africa and each culture has its own set of rules and practices, according to Hopewell Sathekge, Director at STBB Attorneys. Lobola is commonly known as ‘bride price’, and lobola negotiations take place between the families of the prospective groom and bride.

Sep 22, 2015 · Lobola is an extremely extravagant practice for young people who are trying to raise themselves out of poverty; it can also prevent a woman from leaving an abusive marriage if she cannot pay back the Lobola.

Lobola, also known as bride price, is a deeply entrenched cultural practice across several African societies. It symbolizes the union of families, respect for tradition, and validation of marriage. Traditionally, the groom’s family presents cattle or other valuable gifts to the bride’s family as a token of appreciation. Historical Significance: