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(2) where only one parent of the minor is alive
(3) where only one parent has guardianship over the minor
(4) where both parents of the minor are deceased
(5) where the minor is emancipated
(6) where the minor has already been married, but is divorced
(7) where the minor has already been married, but his or her spouse has
died
(8) where the minor has attained majority under the Age of Majority Act
57 of 1972
(9) where the minor is a boy under 18 years or a girl under 15 years who
has already reached the age of puberty (12 years for girls and 14 years
for boys)
10) where the parents of the minor conclude an engagement on behalf of
the minor
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INSTANCES
PERSON/PERSONS WHOSE
CONSENT IS REQUIRED
(1) Where both parents of the minor Both parents
are alive
(2) Where only one parent of the The surviving parent
minor is alive
(3) Where only one parent has guar- Only the parent with sole guardianship
dianship over the minor
(4) Where both parents of the minor The legal guardian
are deceased
(5) Where the minor is emancipated Both parents
(6) Where the minor has already
been married, but is divorced
(7) Where the minor has already
been married, but his or her
spouse has died
(8) Where the minor has attained
majority under the Age of Majority
Act 57 of 1972
(9) Where the minor is a boy under
18 years or a girl under 15 years
who has already reached the age
of puberty
(10) Where the parents of the minor
conclude an engagement on behalf
of the minor
No consent required
No consent required
No consent required
Minister of Home Affairs and
parents
The minor
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