In a landmark decision, the Bloemfontein High Court has ruled that two husbands can adopt their wives' surnames after overturning an outdated provision in the Births and Registration Act that prohibited such a practice. This ruling addresses gender discrimination inherent in the law and paves the way for greater equality in surname choices for married couples.

Guest: Mpumelelo Mkhabela: Legal Expert 

In a landmark decision, the Bloemfontein High Court has ruled that two husbands can adopt their wives' surnames after overturning an outdated provision in the Births and Registration Act that prohibited such a practice. This ruling addresses gender discrimination inherent in the law and paves the way for greater equality in surname choices for married couples. 
Guest: Mpumelelo Mkhabela: Legal Expert

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In a landmark decision, the Bloemfontein High Court has ruled that two husbands can adopt their wives' surnames after overturning an outdated provision in the Births and Registration Act that prohibited such a practice.

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