Claiming funds from a deceased loved one's bank account in South Africa involves notifying the bank, obtaining necessary documents, and understanding the roles of executors and administrators. This guide outlines the steps and provides contact details for major banks' deceased estates departments.

A crucial takeaway from this legal conundrum is the reminder that only a court can dissolve a customary marriage, emphasizing the necessity of legal intervention in such complex matters.

If the man passes away and is survived by his legal spouse and the "other woman," the "other woman" may have a claim for maintenance if she can prove that she was receiving or entitled to receive maintenance from the deceased during his lifetime.