Earlier today, the Constitutional Court ruled that section 26(1) of the Registration of Births and Deaths Act is unconstitutional as it unfairly discriminates on the basis of gender. This then means, men can now assume their wives' surnames if they so wish. For another reaction on this ruling, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Javu Baloyi, Spokesperson: Commission for Gender Equality

 

Earlier today, the Constitutional Court ruled that section 26(1) of the Registration of Births and Deaths Act is unconstitutional as it unfairly discriminates on the basis of gender. This then means, men can now assume their wives' surnames if they so wish. For another reaction on this ruling, I am joined on the line by&hellip;
GUEST: Javu Baloyi, Spokesperson: Commission for Gender Equality
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Constitutional Court Ruling: Husbands can now legally take wives' surnames

The South African National Editors’ Forum (SANEF) concluded its Annual General Meeting this past weekend, in which a new executive leadership was selected. We speak to the newly appointed chairperson…

Guest: Katy Katopodis – SANEF Chairperson

The South African National Editors&rsquo; Forum (SANEF) concluded its Annual General Meeting this past weekend, in which a new executive leadership was selected. We speak to the newly appointed chairperson&hellip;
Guest: Katy&nbsp;Katopodis&nbsp;&ndash; SANEF Chairperson

SANEF Elects New Leadership

The National Dialogue faces a legitimacy challenge as there are allegations that properly nominated steering committee members were side lined while the presidency failed to issue formal appointment letters to participants already involved in the process.

GUEST: Sibongile Mpanza, Community Liaison of the Immigration Sector

 

The National Dialogue faces a legitimacy challenge as there are allegations that properly nominated steering committee members were side lined while the presidency failed to issue formal appointment letters to participants already involved in the process.
GUEST: Sibongile&nbsp;Mpanza, Community Liaison of the Immigration Sector
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National Dialogue Nominees Accuse President Ramaphosa of Sidelining Them

The March and March movement has adopted what it has termed as plan of action for the next three months which aims to address South Africa’s migration irregular complexities. The plan includes ‘peaceful demonstrations, picketing, and blitz countrywide in all key and strategic centres of the economy. We unpack this further with…

Guest: Dr Trevor Ngwane - Activist and Research Associate at the University of Johannesburg

 

The March and March movement has adopted what it has termed as plan of action for the next three months which aims to address South Africa&rsquo;s migration irregular complexities. The plan includes &lsquo;peaceful demonstrations, picketing, and blitz countrywide in all key and strategic centres of the economy. We unpack this further with&hellip;
Guest: Dr Trevor Ngwane - Activist and Research Associate at the University of Johannesburg
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Constitutional Court Ruling: Husbands can now legally take wives' surnames

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