Reno Omokri argued only virglns deserve bride price, stating that any payment for non-virglns is extortion, not tradition He distinguished bride price from dowry, explaining that the former is for ...

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - It once cost several head of cattle for a South African man to set himself up with a new wife, but these days many pay in cash, and inflation -- or abuse -- can be a problem.

A woman whose bride price has not been paid is often viewed as "cheap." This has sparked debates on social media. These demands are seen as a barrier to matrimony, with men stating that the financial ...