How to get a protection order to stop violence at home

Need to know how to obtain a protection order? National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) advocates Buyisiwe Nkala and Mzoxolo Rusi and senior domestic violence court clerk Qaqamba Tshangela showed how you can at a recent seminar.

- Vhahangwele Nemakonde

According to the SA Police Service (Saps), a protection order is to prevent the recurrence of domestic violence or sexual harassment by stating what the alleged offender must refrain from doing.

As long as the alleged offender complies with the protection order, the complainant is safe. If the alleged offender contravenes any stipulation of the protection order, they may be arrested.

A protection order is enforceable throughout the country.

The complainant must make an affidavit and complete an application form at their nearest police station.