This page will contain important sections and summaries of South Africa’s Children’s Act relevant to child protection, parent and guardian rights, and child care principles.
Key Sections
- Section 28(2): Best interests of the child - The child’s best interests are the paramount consideration in every matter concerning the child.
- Section 35: Both parents have rights to care, contact and guardianship of their child.
- Section 150: Protection of children from maltreatment, abuse, neglect and degradation.
- Section 152: Duties of social workers to investigate reports of abuse and neglect.
- Section 154: Reporting obligations of everyone who becomes aware of abuse or neglect.
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