Surrogacy laws in South Africa are governed by the Children’s Act 38 of 2005 and mandate court-approved agreements, specify genetic criteria and regulate necessary medical fees to ensure fairness and safeguard all parties involved.
As with most situations concerning children and parent’s rights and responsibilities, whether stepparent or biological, you would need to assess the unique situation.
The adoption process in South Africa is a legal act that permanently places a child with parents who are not their biological parents.