Children's Act No. 38 of 2005 | Blog

The Department of Social Development (DSD) is currently in the process of formulating amendments to the Children’s Act, that will ban corporal punishment in the home context. The current Children's Act attached, download below.

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Download Children's Act No. 38 of 2005

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Daniela Ellerbeck

Daniela Ellerbeck is an attorney of the High Court of South Africa. She serves as FOR SA’s Legal Advisor and Parliamentary Liaison.

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