Meesedoosa v Links [1915] ZATPD 63 (27 August 1915)

Natives.-Native custom.-Perpetual minority of women.-Principles of civilization.-Law 4 of 1885, sec. 2.

The native custom making a woman married by native custom and whose husband has died a perpetual minor is not in accordance with the principles of civilization and cannot be recognised under section 2 of Law 4 of 1885