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Amendments to the Domestic Violence Act 116 of 1998

Domestic Violence Act 116 of 1998 as amended by judicial matters Second Amendment Act 55 of 2003 and Jurisdiction of Regional Courts Amendment Act 31 of 2008: To provide for the issuing of protection orders with regards to domestic violence; and for matters connected therewith.

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