▼ The research looks at the causes of divorce. It compares the marriages of olden times or traditional and the modern marriages. Chapter one is the general introduction which relates to the motivation of study. The researcher introduces the research. It concentrates on the aims of study, research methodology, beneficiaries of the research, research obstacles, delimitation of scope and conclusion. Chapter two deals with theories related to the topic. It covers the following theories: Historical, Feminism and Modernisation. Chapter three looks at various African traditions and customs that are performed during the process of wedding ceremony. It also compares the traditional marriage and modern marriage. Chapter four analyses closely the causes of divorce which include disrespect, education, employment of women, money, lack of natural love, infertility, unfaithfulness, alcoholism and violence. Chapter five the findings, recommendations and conclusion. Advisors/Committee Members: L.M%22%29&pagesize-30">Khumalo, Z.L.M (advisor). 13 bathatha ingatsha zezihlahla zelala, baphuma ukuyamhlangabeza, bamemeza besithi: Hosana*! Ubusisiwe ozayo ebizweni leNkosi, iNkosi kaIsrayeli.