By Jolane van der Walt-Nieuwoudt (LLB) (LLM) The Domestic Violence Act, 116 of 1998, (hereinafter called “the Act”) recognizes that domestic violence is a serious social evil, and that domestic violence takes on many forms. Domestic violence is not limited to only physical and sexual abuse, but includes emotional, verbal, psychological and economic abuse. Economic […]
Strong women take note: “You strike a woman, you strike a rock!” – Women’s March (9 August 1956) resistance song. The march was in protest of the pass laws restricting black men from entering the cities. Women from all races joined forces and marched to the Pretoria Union Building to hand over […]
Our Hero of the Month Award goes to Warrant Officer Hlela based on his remarkable conviction rate! We applaud Warrant Officer Hlela’s bravery and dedication to the investigation that helped ensure the following convictions and sentences: 1. ACCUSED NO.1: 7 COUNTS OF RAPE: SENTENCE: 7X LIFE IMPRISONMENT; 2. ACCUSED NO.2: 5 COUNTS OF RAPE: SENTENCE: 5X […]