The highest bidder get the bride
In South Sudan if you don’t have cattle your chances of marrying are slim to none.
Men bid a number of cattle to get the bribe.
The highest record breaking payment took place in 2018.
It involved a wealthy man who outbid other competitors by offering 500 cows, US$10 000, two cars, bikes and cell phones to the bride’s family.
Credit: Africa Fact Zone
