Zulu Lobola Tradition

Lobola is a traditional Southern African ritual in which a man pays a dowry to his fiancée's family in exchange for their marriage. Because the union would include the extended family living on the property, the major goal of lobola is to strengthen relationships between the respective households. The lobola payment was traditionally made in cattle, as cattle were the predominant symbol of wealth in African civilization. Many modern couples, on the other hand, have resorted to electronic transfers and credit cards as payment methods. 

This demonstrates that conventional customs are no longer followed as a result of the rational cognitive process. This is clear since cattle are too expensive in today's society, posing a financial obstacle to men planning to marry. As a result, Zulu people still value their ancient practices, but owing to economic hardships, they do not practice them.

In most African communities, an individual has a set of duties and obligations to fulfill in relation to others in the society, as well as a set of rights, beginning at a young age. These are the rights that he or she has the right to expect or demand from others. Age played a significant role in deciding the scope of rights and obligations.