When parents don't die together in a common accident or disaster, the surviving parent always retains custody of the child; this is not a guardianship situation.

If the parents were never married, the child's other biological parent can come forward and petition the court for custody.

In this case we refer to the case of a child who was had been locked outside after his father [HHP] passed away. The customary wife changed locks. The question is: Does the child have any rights to be in his father’s house as his [daily] home?

When parents don't die together in a common accident or disaster, the surviving parent always retains custody of the child; this is not a guardianship situation.
If the parents were never married, the child's other biological parent can come forward and petition the court for custody.
In this case we refer to the case of a child who was had been locked outside after his father [HHP] passed away. The customary wife changed locks. The question is: Does the child have any rights to be in his father&rsquo;s house as his [daily] home?

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POWER Talk is a mid-morning talk show programme, hosted by Lerato Mbele. The show delves deeper into the news of the day along with larger societal themes, inviting listeners to help unpack issues on the day’s current affairs agenda and topics close to their hearts. Mbele also interviews the biggest newsmakers and experts in South Africa, helping listeners makes sense of their world.

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