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On a South African marriage certificate you will find the husband's name, age, occupation and address as well as the spouse's names, age, occupation and place of abode. In both cases there is an option for condition (e.g. marital status) in case either have been widowed, divorced or under-age. If the bride was under age and needed her parents' consent, you might only find a clue to a relative's name such as a mother or father. Parents names are not statutory on a marriage certificate

South African marriage certificates are similar to those in European countries but Scottish Marriage certificates gives both the parents full names as well as the bride and grooms mother's maiden name.

Where will I find marriage certificates? 

You should find correspondence between the plaintiff and the applicant on the grounds of their divorce. Children's names are generally not mentioned but their ages are. Normally you will also find a copy of the marriage certificate, and sometimes birth certificates of children to prove their paternity in this folder.

Old divorce cases dating back more than 30 years are available in the National Archives repository. These documents are called "illiquid cases" – generally a copy of the marriage certificate is included.

Newer divorce records are held at the Provincial Master of the Supreme Court, in the province where the divorce took place.

Divorces are also published in the Government Gazettes.