by elijah | Jan 16, 2026 | Blog
Domestic violence remains a critical social and legal issue in South Africa. The law recognises that abuse is not confined to married couples and extends protection to a broad spectrum of domestic relationships. Among these, the rights of unmarried partners—including...
by elijah | Jan 16, 2026 | Blog
Protection orders are among the most powerful legal mechanisms available in South African law to prevent domestic violence and safeguard vulnerable persons. Given their serious legal consequences, a common and often complex question arises: Can a protection order be...
by elijah | Jan 16, 2026 | Blog
Domestic violence and child custody disputes are inextricably linked in South African family law. Where allegations of domestic violence arise, courts are required to undertake a careful, child-centred enquiry that balances parental rights with the overriding need to...
by elijah | Jan 16, 2026 | Blog
A protection order is not merely a civil directive; it is a court order carrying direct criminal consequences. Breaching a protection order constitutes a serious offence under South African law and is treated by courts with a high degree of severity. The legal...
by elijah | Jan 16, 2026 | Blog
Emergency protection orders occupy a critical space within South Africa’s domestic violence jurisprudence. They are designed to provide immediate, short-term judicial intervention in situations where delay would expose a complainant to imminent harm. While often...
