Gender, violence and the courts: a South African perspective

Zikhona Ndlebe

Chapter 15 in Research Handbook on Gender, Violence and Law, 2026, pp 242-260 from Edward Elgar Publishing

Abstract: South Africa has one of the most progressive Constitutions in the world. However, even with a progressive Constitution, it cannot be said that the Constitutional objectives of gender equality and dignity for all are achieved. This is true even within the South African Judiciary as sexual violence is perpetuated against women in the judiciary. While the judiciary has achieved transformation in terms of its gender composition, its rules and regulations do not cater for the needs of women. This chapter considers the lack of safety mechanisms, i.e., there not being an anti-sexual harassment policy, to protect women in the judiciary until 30 August 2024 and conducts a case study on sexual harassment complaints in the judiciary. Finally, this chapter makes recommendations to ensure the safety of women against violence within the judiciary.

Keywords: Sexual Harassment; Sexual Violence; Judiciary; Magistracy; Lawyers; South Africa (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
ISBN: 9781035319398
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