Henry van der Merwe
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Henry van der Merwe was in the news after the South African Constitutional Court ruled that men can now take their wives' surnames, a significant change aimed at addressing gender-based discrimination in naming conventions.
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The application came from two couples, including Jana Jordaan and Henry van der Merwe.
What’s in a name? The concourt rules on surnames – The Mail & GuardianMail & Guardian·
South Africa· 2025-09-26
South Africa· 2025-09-26
Henry van der Merwe wanted to take his wife Jana Jordaan’s family name.
Top court says banning husband from taking wife’s family name unconstitutional | World NewsThe Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·
Jamaica· 2025-09-13
Jamaica· 2025-09-13
Henry van der Merwe wanted to take his wife Jana Jordaan’s family name.
South Africa’s top court says banning husband from taking wife’s family name unconstitutional | NewsThe Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·Jamaica· 2025-09-11
Jamaica· 2025-09-11Henry van der Merwe was denied the right to take the surname of his wife Jana Jordaan.
South Africa's Constitutional Court rules that men can take wife's surnameBBC·
United Kingdom· 2025-09-11
United Kingdom· 2025-09-11
