@themercurysa: 🚨 The Constitutional Court has ruled that husbands can now adopt their wives' surnames, declaring parts of the Births and Deaths Registration Act unconstitutional. This decision promotes gender equality and challenges outdated norms. #ConCourt #GenderEquality #SouthAfrica #LegalRights #SurnameAdoption #FamilyLaw #themercury Original news link: https://iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/2025-09-11-concourt-rules-men-can-adopt-wives-surnames/ Is this surprising to you?

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Thursday 11 September 2025 09:42:27 GMT