Understanding Protection Orders in South Africa: Harassment Act vs. Domestic Violence Act
In South Africa, victims of abuse or harassment have legal recourse through protection orders. Two primary pieces of legislation provide this protection: the Protection from Harassment Act 17 of 2011 (Harassment Act) and the Domestic Violence Act 116 of 1998 (DVA). While both aim to safeguard individuals, they apply to different relationships and forms of […]