MICHAEL BAGRAIM - Groundbreaking Parental Leave Ruling: Equal Maternity & Paternity Rights in South Africa

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In this powerful episode, labour law expert Michael Bagraim, partner at Bagraim Attorneys, to discuss a historic shift in South African parental leave law. For years, maternity leave excluded partners—until now.

Michael breaks down a landmark court ruling that could redefine parental rights, allowing couples to share the four-month maternity leave period however they choose—giving fathers, same-sex partners, and working moms new flexibility and equal opportunity.

Why is this important for families?
How does it align with South Africa’s Constitution?
What happens next as the case moves to the Constitutional Court?

Tune in to understand how this decision could impact workplaces, family dynamics, and the future of paternity leave in South Africa.
3 Oct 2025 Afrikaans South Africa Religion & Spirituality · Christianity

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