In Lobola Man, now streaming on Netflix, a self-described player makes his living as a negotiator of lobola, monetizing in his favor the traditional South African cultural practice of compensating a ...

The SABC is bringing viewers a thought-provoking, two-part docuseries called Lobola, A Bride's True Price? on March 27 and April 3 at 9:30pm. This insightful dive into a tradition that is the root of ...

Former president Thabo Mbeki has weighed in on the lobola debate, slamming the modern day practice of lobola saying it has been corrupted in how it is being practiced. The former president made the ...

TWO Government ministers have warned of the negative consequences that excessive lobola charges which are becoming more widespread could have on home and family life. The Deputy Minister of Community ...

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 ...

The recent Constitutional Court ruling allowing men to adopt their wives’ last names has ignited a lively and, at times, uncomfortable debate about the practice of lobola – with implications few may ...

Not all people know that lobola is legally binding and a marriage contract. Attorney Simon Dippenaar says lobola is not expressly mentioned in legislation, but it is prima facie proof that a customary ...