Understanding the new parental leave ruling in SA
Update: 2025-10-06
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On Friday, 3 October, South Africa's Constitutional Court made history by granting equal parental leave to all parents, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, or family structure.
This ruling replaces "maternity leave" with "parental leave," allowing both parents to share four months of leave as they choose.
Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to Onyi Nwaneri, Managing Director at Sesame Workshop International South Africa, to get a better understanding of the new ruling.
This ruling replaces "maternity leave" with "parental leave," allowing both parents to share four months of leave as they choose.
Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to Onyi Nwaneri, Managing Director at Sesame Workshop International South Africa, to get a better understanding of the new ruling.
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