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Parental leave for all parents in South Africa: Expert explains the landmark ruling

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South Africa’s Constitutional Court has rewritten the rules of parenthood at work. In a landmark ruling, the court declared sections of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act and UIF Act unconstitutional, opening the door for equal parental leave regardless of gender, adoption, or surrogacy.

This changes not only the world of work, but also the very fabric of family life in South Africa. To unpack what this means for parents, employers, and the future, we’re joined by Legal Expert Hope Mboweni of Shepstone and Wylie.
6 Oct 2025 English South Africa Society & Culture · Personal Journals

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