In April this year,  Dignity South Africa filed papers in the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria to challenge the current law that makes it a crime to assist a person in ending their life, no matter the circumstances. The application is basically asking the court to declare the current blanket common-law prohibition unconstitutional, unlawful and invalid. Dignity South Africa, an organisation that advocates for end-of-life care, says that while the process is expected to take some time, this is the first step in legalising Medical Assistance in Dying in the country. For more Bongiwe Zwane spoke to  Leigh Meinert, Operations Manager for Dignity South Africa

<p>In April this year, &nbsp;Dignity South Africa filed papers in the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria to challenge the current law that makes it a crime to assist a person in ending their life, no matter the circumstances. The application is basically asking the court to declare the current blanket common-law prohibition unconstitutional, unlawful and invalid. Dignity South Africa, an organisation that advocates for end-of-life care, says that while the process is expected to take some time, this is the first step in legalising Medical Assistance in Dying in the country. For more Bongiwe Zwane spoke to&nbsp; Leigh Meinert, Operations Manager for Dignity South Africa</p>

Current Affairs programme which provides listeners with the latest local and International news hosted by Elvis Preslin. Tune in 104-107 every Saturday and Sunday morning from 6 to 7 am

Current Affairs programme which provides listeners with the latest local and International news hosted by Elvis Preslin.

The Weekend View

This programme provides listeners with local and international news on Saturday and Sunday, hosted by Sebenzile Nkambule and Bongiwe Zwane. Listen to SAfm 104-107 Saturdays and Sundays from 6 to 7 a.m.

<p>This programme provides listeners with local and international news on Saturday and Sunday, hosted by Sebenzile Nkambule and Bongiwe Zwane. Listen to SAfm 104-107 Saturdays and Sundays from 6 to 7 a.m.</p>