Couples in a customary marriage should be careful about leaving a comprehensive will behind and ensure the union is registered before talking about lobola. Lobola is a deeply meaningful tradition that joins families, but it is not the final step in securing a spouse’s legal or financial future. “It is essential to differentiate between the cultural process of lobola and a legally recognised customary marriage. For a customary marriage to be legally recognised, the Recognition of Customary Marriages Act outlines specific requirements. Any partner in a legally recognised customary marriage is entitled to this support.