

A man who donated his sperm to a same-sex couple has approached the Gauteng high court for access to the child. What does the law say about the rights of sperm donors? Andrew Martin, Founder and Director of Fertility Law, weighs in. Courtesy #DStv403


Becoming a Surrogate in South Africa There are a number of formal requirements when considering to be a surrogate in South Africa. The surrogate mother and her husband/partner must firstly be domiciled in South Africa. However, this is not a definitive requirement, as the Court will have the final say in whether this must be adhered to. The surrogate mother…

Embryo and Gamete Disposition – who owns my embryos and gametes and what happens to them should something happen to me? In recent years assisted reproductive technology (ART) has offered hope to those struggling with infertility in South Africa. Sperm, oocytes, and embryos can now be frozen at various stages of development, allowing for safer and more successful ART treatments…