Promotion of the Rights of Vulnerable Groups
RESTORATIVE JUSTICE
Restorative Justice is an approach to justice that aims to involve the parties to a dispute and others affected by the harm (victims, offenders, families concerned and community members) in collectively identifying harms, needs and obligations through
accepting responsibilities, making restitution, and taking measures to prevent a recurrence of the incident and promoting reconciliation...read more
LBGTI (Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals, Transgender & Intersex)
Frequently Asked Questions
on LBGTI (Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals, Transgender & Intersex)
HIV & AIDS, HUMAN RIGHTS AND ACCESS TO JUSTICE
Welcome to the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development’s web portal on HIV and AIDS, Human Rights and Access to Justice. The web portal is the information destination for all legal practioners, policy makers, legal researchers and judicial officers who require up to date information on; policies, legislation, research, case law, internet and resource links on HIV and AIDS, Human Rights and Access to Justice....read more
MAINTENANCE
Maintenance is the obligation to provide another person, for example a minor, with housing, food, clothing, education and medical care, or with the means that are necessary for providing the person with these essentials. This legal duty to maintain is called ‘the duty to maintain’ or ‘the duty to support’...more
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
According to the Domestic Violence Act No. 116 of 1998 it is: any form of abuse which includes physical, sexual, emotional, psychological or economic harassment, damage to property, stalking, entry into a person's property without their consent any other abusive or controlling behaviour where such a conduct causes harm or may cause harm to your health, safety, or well being...more
SEXUAL OFFENCES
Certain sections of the long-awaited Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act, No. 32 of 2007, came into effect on the 16th of December 2007 after being signed into law by President Thabo Mbeki. Section 72 of the Act provides for the implementation of Chapters 1 to 4 and 7, which mainly deal with the creation of statutory sexual offences, special protection measures for children and persons who are mentally disabled, certain transitional arrangements and evidence related matters...read more
CHILD JUSTICE AND FAMILY LAW
The Child Justice Act of 2008 comes into effect today 1 April 2010. The Act protects children in conflict with the law...more
INFO ON THE CHILDREN’S ACT, 2005 (Act 38 of 2005)
Follow this link for more information and FAQ regarding the Children's Act....more
OTHER RELEATED LEGISLATION
- Child Care Act, 1983 (Act No 74 of 1983)*, in relation to the children’s courts.
- Children's Act, 2005 (Act 38 of 2005)*
- Children's Act: Court Order - GG 34472, GoN 585, 19 July 2011
- Mental Health Act, 2002 (Act 17 of 2002)*
- Older Persons Act, 2006 (Act 13 of 2006)* Regulations for Older Persons Act.
- Criminal Procedure Act, 1977 (Act 51 of 1977)* Section 76-77 relating to Mental Health.
Special Review No 19/07 - Maneli v Maneli
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CONTACT DETAILS:
Chief Directorate: Promotion of the Rights of Vulnerable Groups
Chief Director: Ms Praise Kambula, Tel: 012 357 8540
Director: Victim Support and Specialised Services, Kamogelo Lekubu, Tel: 012 315 1830, Fax: 012 315 1148
Director: Child Justice and Family Law, Corlia Kok, Tel: 012 315 1259, Fax: 012 315 1851