Stamp Duties Act, 1968 (Act 77 of 1968)
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Children's Act, 2005 (Act No. 38 of 2005)Chapter 3 : Parental Responsibilities and RightsPart 1 : Acquisition and loss of parental responsibilities and rights19. Parental responsibilities and rights of mothers |
| (1) | The biological mother of a child, whether married or unmarried, has full parental responsibilities and rights in respect of the child. |
| (2) | If— |
| (a) | the biological mother of a child is an unmarried child who does not have guardianship in respect of the child; and |
| (b) | the biological father of the child does not have guardianship in respect of the child, |
the guardian of the child’s biological mother is also the guardian of the child.
| (3) | This section does not apply in respect of a child who is the subject of a surrogacy agreement. |
