There is no law that prohibits dating between first cousins. In fact, there is no law that prohibits a relationship with absolutely anyone you choose, given theyre of the legal age of consent.

Can you marry your cousin in South Africa?

Collaterals are prohibited from intermarrying if either of them is related to their common ancestor in the first degree of descent. Thus a man may not marry his sister, half-sister, niece or grand-niece. There is, on the other hand, no obstacle to marriage between cousins, including first cousins.

Can you marry your adopted sibling South Africa?

Adoption does not remove the obstacle and it is illegal for adopted parties to marry persons related to them in the prohibited degrees of blood, even though there is no blood connection. Marriage between cousins is not forbidden.

What do you call a child of your cousin?

The child of your cousin is still your niece and nephew.

What do you call your dads cousin?

Your mothers cousin is called your first cousin, once removed. An individuals fathers cousin is the individuals second cousin, assuming the cousin is the child of one of the fathers siblings. Your grandpas cousin is your cousin, twice removed. Your fathers cousin is your first cousin once removed.