President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed in new directives to streamline domestic violence cases in South Africa.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed new directives in terms of the Domestic Violence Act, 2021, which commences on Friday, 14 April 2023.
It further provides more authority to adults who suspect a child is exposed to violence and criminalises the failure to report domestic abuse in South Africa. Further changes include the arranging of an intermediary to assist persons who need an intermediary during the hearing of any application and an interpreter if need be.
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