Primrose Modisane

Editorial: The slog of becoming a South African

Because Primrose Modisane was denied a birth certificate – until the court ordered it – she could not open a bank account or register her child at a school

Editorial

2 min read

Primrose Modisane, who was born in Zimbabwe, has battled to have her South African citizenship recognised despite being entitled to it by descent through her grandmother

BIRTH CERTIFICATE SOUTH AFRICA

6 AUG 2025

UPDATED – Stateless no more: Primrose Modisane finally gets her SA birth certificate

Modisane, who was born in Zimbabwe, has battled to have her South African citizenship recognised despite being entitled to it by descent through her grandmother

Sheree Bega

9 min read