What must I do if I am a victim of domestic violence?
Approach the local Magistrate Court and request assistance in bringing an application for a Protection Order.
The Clerk of the Court will assist you to complete the necessary forms and take you before a Magistrate who will determine whether to grant the Order or not.
Which Court should I approach?
Approach the Court nearest to where you live or work. If you were forced to leave your place of residence as a result of the violence and are living elsewhere temporarily, you may approach the
Court closest to your temporary residence.
Here is a list of all the courts: https://www.justice.gov.za/contact/lowercourts_full.html
Find more information by visiting the websites of the South African Police Service and the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development:
