Tag: Family law

LIFESTYLE

Historic ConCourt Ruling Allows Husbands to Adopt Wives’ Surnames in South Africa

In a landmark decision that strengthens gender equality in South Africa, the Constitutional Court has ruled that husbands can now legally adopt their wives’ surnames. The ruling comes after a long-fought legal battle challenging discriminatory sections of the Births and Deaths Registration Act. “It unfairly discriminates on the grounds of gender by failing to offer […]

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Why South Africa needs specialised sexual offences courts

Following the shocking treatment received by survivor and witness Cheryl Zondi during cross examination, in the rape and human trafficking trial of Timothy Omotoso, many have repeated the call for better treatment of survivors. One such organisation is Rape Crisis in conjunction with the Shukumisa Coalition and we spoke to them about the urgency and […]

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