South African Legislation relevant to Children

Child Justice Act, 75 of 2008

Children's Act, No 38 of 2005

This Act is the new law governing children in South Africa.

Correctional Services Act 111 of 1998

Maintenance Act (Act 99 of 1998)

Amendment to the Correctional Services Act (Act 14 of 1996)

Amendment to the Correctional Services Act (Act 17 of 1994)

Child Care Amendment Act (Act 96 of 1996)

Choice of Termination of Pregnancy Act (Act 92 of 1996)

National Education Policy Act (Act 27 of 1996)

Natural Fathers of Children Born out of Wedlock Act 86 of 1997

Recognition of Customary Marriages Act 120 of 1998

South African Schools Act (Act 84 of 1996)

The South African Constitution

Additional material on Child Justice Act 75 of 2008.pdf

Additional material on Childrens Act No 38 of 2005.pdf

Additional material on Correctional Services Act 111 of 1998.pdf

Additional material on Maintenance Act - Act 99 of 1998.pdf

South African Legislation relevant to Children