EW and Others, Ex parte
EW and Others, Ex parte [2025] ZAGPPHC 109; [2025] 2 All SA 191 (GP); 2025 (4) SA 211 (GP) (24 January 2025)
The court found that EW had not established domicile or habitual residence in South Africa as required by the Children’s Act for confirmation of a surrogacy agreement. The evidence showed that EW and WG currently reside and work in Switzerland, with only an intention to return to South Africa contingent on future employment and redundancy. The property in Pretoria was purchased for EW’s parents and not intended as the applicants’ residence. There was insufficient corroboration from family members and uncertainty regarding the applicants’ financial stability and living arrangements in South Af…
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- Surrogacy Agreement
- Children's Act
- Domicile Requirement
- Habitual Residence
- Best Interests Of Child