Originally Posted by
jsnydcsa
There's a solution
"If a parent cannot be located or refuses to consent, or a dispute concerning consent arises, the matter should be referred to the Children’s Court. The Court’s decision must be submitted with the application for the passport."
See,
http://www.home-affairs.gov.za/index...avel-documents
I'm not saying it's pleasant, easy or quick. But, there's the option.
True, sort of. Because if you need to travel soon there isn't an option. Locals have no option but to jump through the hoops however unpleasant, awkward and slow. Visitors, for the most part, on the other hand...
Another nail in the coffin of our vanishing Runt. Which is ironic: even the exchange rate won't persuade people with children to visit.