Customary courts shun marriage wrecking

He says most cases are withdrawn due to lack of evidence from the complainant. "Most people come to us with hearsay which is not sound evidence to file a civil case," he states.

He however adds that if there is enough evidence, one could be punished considering the extent of the offence."O nthubela motse le o nthubetse motse ga di tshwane. Ke sone le katlholo ya tsone le yone e farologana (You are wrecking my marriage differs from you have wrecked my marriage hence the punishment is not the same)," elaborates the court president.