Domestic Violence Amendment 14 of 2021

The Domestic Violence Amendment 14 of 2021 has been in operation as of 14 of April 2023. The Act makes it compulsory for specific people to report domestic violence.

Adult person or Functionary: medical practitioner, healthcare personnel, a social worker, an official in the employ of a public health establishment, an educator, or a caregiver.

Any person the Minister may designate. Who believes or suspects on reasonable grounds that an act of domestic violence has been committed against:

• A child, a person with a disability or an older person, MUST report such knowledge, belief or suspicion as soon as possible to a Social Worker or South African Police Service (SAPS).