In September 2001, in the case named Satchwell v President of the Republic of South Africa, Satchwell, an open lesbian, won the right for her partner to enjoy the same benefits as those previously reserved for spouses of married heterosexual judges.
In September 2001, the case of Satchwell v President of the Republic of South Africa resulted in a significant legal victory for Satchwell, an openly lesbian woman, who was granted the right for her partner to receive the same spousal benefits as those previously available to spouses of married heterosexual judges.