South Africa's adoption framework is set to change as key foreign partners opt out of inter-country adoption. The Netherlands and Denmark plan to cease adoptions from South Africa, among other countries, starting next year, citing difficulties in tracing biological parents. Lumka Oliphant, spokesperson for the Department of Social Development, explained the complexities involved in tracing biological parents and the need for legislative changes to strengthen domestic adoption processes. Oliphant highlighted the cultural aspects and the department's efforts to make adoption more accessible and promote it as a child protection tool. Despite the challenges, South Africa remains committed to finding permanent solutions for children in need of families.