KAF and Others (2018/5329), Ex parte
KAF and Others (2018/5329), Ex parte [2018] ZAGPJHC 529; 2019 (2) SA 510 (GJ) (28 June 2018)
The court found that ND meets the statutory criteria for suitability as a surrogate mother under section 295 of the Children’s Act, based on comprehensive psychological and medical assessments, her stable family environment, and her altruistic motivation. The financial arrangements were deemed transparent and limited to reasonable expenses, not constituting unlawful commercialisation. The court emphasised the need for objective criteria in assessing suitability, noting that each case must be judged on its own facts and that personal perceptions should not influence the decision. The previous…
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- Surrogate Motherhood Agreement
- Children's Act
- Suitability Of Surrogate
- Commercialisation Of Surrogacy
- Constitutional Rights
- Psychological Assessment