It’s one of the most difficult questions any society can face: should terminally ill people have the legal right to choose the time and manner of their death? In South Africa, that right does not exist. But as more voices push for change, the pressure is mounting on lawmakers and the courts to re-examine what it means to die with dignity. Around the world, countries like Canada, the Netherlands, and several US states allow physician-assisted dying under strict conditions. Here at home, the debate is fierce, shaped by ethical, legal, and deeply personal arguments. Tonight, we unpack this ethical dilemma with Dignity South Africa, the organisation leading the charge to change our laws — and to give South Africans the right to die with dignity.

<p>It&rsquo;s one of the most difficult questions any society can&nbsp;face: should terminally ill people have the legal right to&nbsp;choose the time and manner of their death? In South&nbsp;Africa, that right does not exist. But as more voices push&nbsp;for change, the pressure is mounting on lawmakers and&nbsp;the courts to re-examine what it means to die with dignity.&nbsp;Around the world, countries like Canada, the Netherlands,&nbsp;and several US states allow physician-assisted dying&nbsp;under strict conditions. Here at home, the debate is fierce,&nbsp;shaped by ethical, legal, and deeply personal arguments.&nbsp;Tonight, we unpack this ethical dilemma with Dignity South&nbsp;Africa, the organisation leading the charge to change our&nbsp;laws &mdash; and to give South Africans the right to die with&nbsp;dignity.</p>

<p>METRO FM Talk with Faith Mangope </p>

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