<P> A person under the age of majority , which was reduced from 21 to 18 by the Children 's Act , 2005 , can not marry without the consent of his or her parents or legal guardian . If there are no parents or guardian or for some reason they can not give consent , a magistrate ( acting as a commissioner of child welfare ) may grant consent . If the parent , guardian or magistrate refuses consent , a judge of the High Court may grant consent if it is in the interests of the minor . </P>
<P> A person under the age of majority , which was reduced from 21 to 18 by the Children 's Act , 2005 , can not marry without the consent of his or her parents or legal guardian . If there are no parents or guardian or for some reason they can not give consent , a magistrate ( acting as a commissioner of child welfare ) may grant consent . If the parent , guardian or magistrate refuses consent , a judge of the High Court may grant consent if it is in the interests of the minor . </P>
what age can you get married in south africa
what age can you get married in south africa
18
18