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 most South Africans will be celebrating Christmas tomorrow. Today, we have decided to invite the South African Council of Churches to reflect on the state of the nation and the world. They are worried about the escalation of wars and conflicts across Africa and the world, saying that some of these incidents reflect a dangerous normalisation of violence and a growing disregard for human life.

 

GUEST: Reverend Mzwandile Molo, General Secretary of the South African Council of Churches (SACC) 

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As most South Africans will be celebrating Christmas tomorrow. Today, we have decided to invite the South African Council of Churches to reflect on the state of the nation and the world. They are worried about the escalation of wars and conflicts across Africa and the world, saying that some of these incidents reflect a dangerous normalisation of violence and a growing disregard for human life.
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GUEST: Reverend Mzwandile Molo, General Secretary of the South African Council of Churches (SACC)

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Major General Fred Kekana, Gauteng Deputy Provincial Commissioner on 11 arrested in the west rand.Major General Fred Kekana, Gauteng Deputy Provincial Commissioner on 11 arrested in the west rand.

Major General Fred Kekana, Gauteng Deputy Provincial Commissioner on 11 arrested in the west rand. Major General Fred Kekana, Gauteng Deputy Provincial Commissioner on 11 arrested in the west rand.

Major General Fred Kekana, Gauteng Deputy Provincial Commissioner on 11 arrested in the west rand. Major General Fred Kekana, Gauteng Deputy Provincial Commissioner on 11 arrested in the west rand.

 

 

The Department of Social Development reminds members of the public that the Gender-Based Violence Command Centre remains fully operational providing free, confidential and immediate support to survivors of Gender-Based Violence and Femicide. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…

 

GUEST: Sandy Godlwana, Acting Head of Communication

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The Department of Social Development reminds members of the public that the Gender-Based Violence Command Centre remains fully operational providing free, confidential and immediate support to survivors of Gender-Based Violence and Femicide. For more on this, I am joined on the line by&hellip;
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GUEST: Sandy Godlwana, Acting Head of Communication

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

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