Implementation of Geneva Conventions Act, 2012
R 385
Domestic Violence Act, 1998 (Act No. 116 of 1998)2. Duty to assist and inform complainant of rights |
Any member of the South African Police Service must, at the scene of an incident of domestic violence or as soon thereafter as is reasonably possible, or when the incident of domestic violence is reported–
| (a) | render such assistance to the complainant as may be required in the circumstances, including assisting or making arrangements for the complainant to find a suitable shelter and to obtain medical treatment; |
| (b) | if it is reasonably possible to do so, hand a notice containing information as prescribed to the complainant in the official language of the complainant's choice; and |
| (c) | if it is reasonably possible to do so, explain to the complainant the content of such notice in the prescribed manner, including the remedies at their disposal in terms of this Act and the right to lodge a criminal complaint, if applicable. |
[Section 2(c) substituted by section 3 of the Domestic Violence Amendment Act, 2021 (Act No. 14 of 2021), as per Notice No. 788, GG45824, dated 28 January 2022 - effective 14 April 2023 as the date on which the said Act, with the exception of section 6A, comes into operation, as per Proclamation No. 117, GG48419, dated 14 April 2023]
