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Divorce is never simple—but when one spouse is mentally ill or in a prolonged state of unconsciousness, the legal and ethical questions become far more complex. Can a person in such a vulnerable condition be divorced? And if so, are there any safeguards in place to protect them from being financially or legally exploited?
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South African courts will only dissolve a marriage under very specific circumstances. Either the relationship has broken down so completely that there is no chance of restoration, or one spouse is suffering from mental incapacity or continuous unconsciousness that makes the continuation of the marriage untenable.
Cognitive decline, psychiatric illness, or catastrophic injury can strip a person of the legal capacity to make financial and personal choices, leaving their assets and wellbeing exposed to risk. In South Africa, the law recognises the gravity of this situation and provides formal mechanisms to protect both the incapacitated adult and their estate.
During the last week of July, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank cut the repo rate by another 25 basis points – the fifth cut since the modest easing of restrictive monetary policy that commenced in September last year.
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