What is Surrogacy? Surrogacy is a legal arrangement where a woman (the surrogate) carries a child for intended parents who may be unable to conceive naturally. In South Africa, surrogacy is strictly regulated under the Children’s Act 38 of 20052. Who Can Apply for Surrogacy? Intended parents must meet specific criteria: At least one parent must […]
The latest buzzword in relationship issues the past decade seems to be that a spouse is a narcissist. Here are some characteristics of a Narcissist: The most common symptoms include: Being overly boastful, exaggerating one’s own achievements Pretending to be superior to others Lack of empathy for others Looking down on others as inferior Monopolising […]
1 Introduction The South African Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) recently considered an appeal (Z v Z [2022] ZASCA 113) against an order of the Eastern Cape Division of the High Court, Port Elizabeth (ECD). The ECD upheld a special plea and confirmed that a parent lacks locus standi in judicio to claim maintenance from the other parent, for […]
