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Many adopted children face psychological challenges
"The decision to adopt is seldom made lightly; by the time couples arrive at this choice, they are often emotionally depleted and vulnerable," says Dr Nazia Iram Osman
The emotional journey of a Durban couple's adoption experience
“When we initially started, we chose to go via the state, but we were left absolutely frustrated, especially by the service and treatment we received. "
Low adoption rates in Phoenix: high demand for Indian babies only
“There is a demand for Indian babies, but we do not have many. We place about two to three babies in adoption a year, but that is only if we have a baby that the potential parents want. "
Private adoption process
"Not all adoptions are straightforward. It does come with complications. "
Here is what you need to know if you're thinking of adopting or becoming a foster parent in South Africa
We look at all you need to know about adopting, fostering or either becoming a safety parent to children who need a safe and loving home environment.
Joburg man raped several kids of family who adopted him, forcing one child to rape his sister
Ashraf Hartley was adopted into the family as an 11-month-old baby but as an adult he raped his relatives.
Animal shelter appeals for forever homes amid freezing weather
The Western Cape is currently experiencing torrential rains, gale-force winds and freezing temperatures, as adverse weather conditions are expected to hit the province until the end of the week.
Child Protection Month: Department of Social Development raise awareness about child abuse
By the end of March 2024, there were a total of 40,043 children in the foster care system in the Western Cape.
Animals organisations urge people to adopt a pet as 3. 4 million dogs and cats are homeless in SA
In South Africa, as many as 3. 4 million dogs and cats are estimated to be homeless. Only 9% of dog and 19% of cat owners choose to adopt from animal shelters.
Fives dogs rescued from meat trade in Cambodia arrive Cape Town searching for furever homes
Gamora, Shadow, Falcon, Drax, and Maximoff arrived in Cape Town this week and are hoping to be adopted and taken in by a loving family.
Twin sisters reunited through social media, 19 years after they were separated and sold at birth
Twin sisters, separated and sold at birth, have been reunited almost two decades later, thanks to social media.
Health and Home Affairs officials in court, charged with illegal adoption
A new development in an illegal adoption case in the Free State has taken a twist after a Home Affairs official and an employee from the Department of Health were arrested and appeared in court.
Son of Namibian gay couple in citizenship limbo after court ruling
Namibia's Supreme Court overturned a decision by a lower court to grant citizenship to a gay couple's son who was born in neighbouring SA through surrogacy.
Four expected in court over illegal adoption
Four people are expected to appear in the Botshabelo Magistrate's Court, in the Free State, on Monday on charges of illegal adoption and fraud.
Court slams social workers for revealing pregnancy and young mother’s adoption plans to parents
The Johannesburg High Court has slammed the Department of Social Development and its social workers for frustrating the adoption process of two women who chose to give away their children for adoption without their families knowing or being involved.
Reunited: Gauteng mom finds son after 40 years
A mother’s love is never-ending and the sentiments rings true as a mother never stopped searching for her son for 40 years.
Victory for same-sex couple as judge declares surrogate child born in SA a Namibian citizen
The Windhoek High Court has declared that the surrogate born child of Phillip Lühl and Guillermo Delgado who was born through surrogacy in South Africa in March 2019, is a Namibian citizen by descent.