by VDT Attorneys | Apr 5, 2017 | Harassment, Information, Technology
In terms of the Protection from Harassment Act, 2011 (“the Act”), harassment is seen as conduct that takes place repetitively over a period of time to constitute harassment. However, our courts have recently held that for a victim to be granted protection under the...
by VDT Attorneys | Dec 14, 2015 | Harassment, Litigation, Social Media
Social media harassment has been on the rise with victims suffering at the hands of unknown harassers hiding facelessly behind an electronic façade from where they do their dirty work – changing their online persona as necessary to continue harassing their...
by VDT Attorneys | Nov 22, 2013 | Family, Harassment, Marriage, Personal
Who is protected from domestic violence? The Domestic Violence Act 116 of 1998 (the Act) protects people who are victims of the abuse and violence at the hand of those in the following relationships and arrangements: Marriage in terms of any law, custom or religion;...
by VDT Attorneys | Aug 29, 2013 | Harassment, Personal
Mary, like many others in a similar situation, often feel helpless and without protection or the means to defend themselves. However, in the Protection from Harassment Act 17 of 2011 (“the Act”) which came into operation on 27 April 2013, there is now very specific...
