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flag A South African court ruled that men can take their wives' surnames, calling the ban discriminatory and colonial.

flag Namibia's 2024 law allowing spouses to adopt each other's surnames has sparked debate over gender roles and tradition, with some traditional leaders opposing men taking their wives' names. flag While activists support the change as a step toward gender equality, cultural resistance remains strong. flag In South Africa, a landmark court ruling struck down a law banning men from taking their wives' surnames, calling it discriminatory and colonial, and affirming women’s right to retain their names. flag The decision, rooted in pre-colonial traditions where women often kept their birth names, reflects a broader global shift toward redefining family identity and gender equality, though acceptance varies across societies.

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