Read the following scenario and answer the question that follows :
John and Stephen have been in a same-sex relationship for the past six years. They want to get married but are not sure what their legal position is in this regard. They approach you for legal guidance.
Which one of the following statements regarding marriage by same-sex partners is INCORRECT ?

Question

Read the following scenario and answer the question that follows :   
 John and Stephen have been in a same-sex relationship for the past six years.  They want to get married but are not sure what their legal position is in this regard. They approach you for legal guidance. 
 Which one of the following statements  regarding marriage by same-sex partners is  INCORRECT ?

Answer

In terms of section 11(1) of the Civil Union Act 17 of 2006, civil union partners must choose whether they want to call their union a marriage or a civil partnership.

Answer

A civil union has exactly the same consequences as a civil marriage in terms of the Marriage Act 25 of 1961, including the way it dissolves.

Answer

The current definition of marriage only includes a union of one man with one woman, to the exclusion, while it lasts, of all others.

Answer

In 2006 the Civil Union Act came into operation, allowing same-sex and heterosexual couples to enter into a marriage or a civil partnership.

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