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

As we continue building up to the Local Government Elections, it seems divisions and internal strife within the ANC in the North West have intensified over the past few months.

GUEST: Mogomotsi Mosheshe, ANC North West, Ward 7 Chairperson

As we continue building up to the Local Government Elections, it seems divisions and internal strife within the ANC in the North West have intensified over the past few months.
GUEST: Mogomotsi Mosheshe, ANC North West, Ward 7 Chairperson

ANC Northwest Divisions and in-fighting

The MK party says it is gearing up for the upcoming local government elections and has announced party leaders to lead its election campaign in various provinces. In a letter sent to all MK party members, the party secretary, Sibonelo Nomvalo, said the individuals were appointed through consultative processes.

GUEST: Professor Dirk Kotze, Political Analyst from the University of South Africa

The MK party says it is gearing up for the upcoming local government elections and has announced party leaders to lead its election campaign in various provinces. In a letter sent to all MK party members, the party secretary, Sibonelo Nomvalo, said the individuals were appointed through consultative processes.
GUEST: Professor Dirk Kotze, Political Analyst from the University of South Africa

MK Party Gearing Up For Local Government Elections

Development on reposts on Minister Sisisi Tolashe

The Department of Social Development has pushed back against the reporting of Minister Sisisi Tolashe stating that the department is undergoing reforms. We are joined by a journalist to unpack the Department’s warning and what it means for media freedom, public trust, and the role of accountability in holding government officials accountable…

Guest: Abbey Makoe - Founder and editor-in-chief of Global South Media Network

Development on reposts on Minister Sisisi Tolashe
The Department of Social Development has pushed back against the reporting of Minister Sisisi Tolashe stating that the department is undergoing reforms. We are joined by a journalist to unpack the Department&rsquo;s warning and what it means for media freedom, public trust, and the role of accountability in holding government officials accountable&hellip;
Guest: Abbey Makoe - Founder and editor-in-chief of Global South Media Network

Constitutional Court Ruling: Husbands can now legally take wives' surnames

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