South Africa is set to see a legal challenge over assisted dying after Dignity SA launched an application to decriminalise the practice. The case is framed around the position of people with terminal illnesses who argue that they should be allowed to choose how and when they die, rather than being left to endure prolonged suffering. One account highlighted by reporting on the matter is a court appearance linked to the campaign, where a wife says that forcing her husband to continue suffering is “cruel” and that the option to die with dignity should be available in appropriate circumstances. The bid seeks a change to criminal law related to assisted dying, and the matter is described as beginning a court battle, with arguments expected to address the rights of terminally ill individuals and the legal status of those who help them end their lives. The issue is also likely to raise questions about safeguards and the extent of any permitted assistance. The sources present the application as part of an effort to shift how the law treats assisted dying for terminal patients.