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Taking a minor - an unmarried person of either sex under the age of 18 - out of the control of his or her parent or guardian against the latter's wishes, with the intention of marrying or having sexual intercourse with the minor, is a crime - even if the minor is taken on behalf of another person.
In what is seen as a victory for abused women, KwaZulu-Natal’s Judge President has deemed the Domestic Violence Act to be constitutional
When domestic violence has entered a family, all parties require intervention, support and assistance in choosing a different, more preferred way of being.
The Domestic Violence Act impacts positively on families who are affected by violence.
Seeking protection from violent or malicious family members
When a divorced parent takes a child from home without permission
The objective of the Act is to provide an effective legal procedure for victims of domestic violence and to facilitate a cheap procedure that can be followed in the magistrate’s court
Victims of sexual offences often feel scared, confused, and angry. They do not know where to turn for help. This guide provides valuable information.
A South African woman is killed every six hours by a partner - most likely in the "safety" of her own home.
The Constitutional Court struck a blow against spousal abuse when it ruled on the constitutionality of the Domestic Violence Act, Act 118 of 1998, dismissing an application for leave to appeal by Ahmed Raffik Omar, whose claim that the Act infringed on his right to a fair trial had been rejected by the Natal Provincial Division of the High Court.
What constitutes abuse and the steps to take to get a protection order