The minister of Home Affairs was also ordered to pay the costs of the application.
The Constitutional Court of South Africa (ConCourt) has ruled that husbands are now permitted to legally adopt their wives’ surnames.
On Thursday, the ConCourt confirmed that sections of the Births and Deaths Registration Act were unconstitutional, effectively upholding a lower court’s ruling.
This follows a September 2024 judgment by the Free State High Court in Bloemfontein, which found that section 26(1)(a) to (c) of the Act, along with Regulation 18(2)(a), was discriminatory on the basis of gender.
The case arose after two husbands lodged a legal challenge, arguing that the law…
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Fun South African Fact: The Union Buildings in Pretoria house the President’s official offices. The site is worth a visit to marvel at a larger-than-life statue of Nelson Mandela as well as the immaculate gardens and grounds.
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Braai – a barbecue [brr-rye] Also known as a barbecue where steak, lamb chops and of course ‘boerewors’ is cooked on a grid over wood and flames. Add some salads, rolls and ‘melktert’ for dessert and you are set for a traditional South African braai.