During 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children, the Legal Resources Centre will be sharing the stories of survivors of gender based violence who fled their countries to seek asylum in South Africa. Many women, children and sexual and gender non-conforming persons endure horrific hardship, sexual persecution, assault, rape and discrimination […]
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Criminal Offences, Equality and Non-discrimination, Gender Rights
When your Kitchen Appliance becomes a Dangerous Weapon: Domestic Violence and the Dangerous Weapons Act
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In September 2012, Ms. M. and her partner became embroiled in a verbal argument that very quickly spiralled out of control. It escalated when he threw the warm hotplate stove at her. In the same year, Ms. S. reported her husband for hitting her in the face with a teacup. In many households in South […]