Violence Against Women in South Africa: Policy Position and Recommendations

• NCJ Number: 239769
• Journal: Violence Against Women Volume: 18 Issue: 5 Dated: May 2012 Pages: 580-594
• Author(s): Ramadimetja S. Mogale; Kathy Kovacs Burns; Solina Richter
• Date Published: May 2012
• Length: 15 pages
• Publication Format: Article
• Publication Type: Report (Study/Research)
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

This articles examines violence against women (VAW) in South Africa.

Abstract

Violence against women (VAW) in South Africa remains rampant, irrespective of human rights- focused laws passed by the government. This article reflects on the position of two acts: the Domestic Violence Act No 116 of 1998 and Criminal Law (Sexual Offense and Related Matters) Act No 32 of 2007. Both are framed to protect women against all forms of violence. The article discusses the prisms of the two laws, an account of the position taken or interpreted by the reviewed literature regarding the acts, and the findings and recommendations regarding the infrastructure and supports needed to appropriately implement the two acts. Abstract published by arrangement with Sage Journals.