2.1. Name ONE law that protects South African citizens against gender-based violence. 2.2. Describe TWO ways in which the above law protects citizens against human rights violations.

2.1. The Domestic Violence Act (Act 116 of 1998) is a law that protects South African citizens against gender-based violence.

2.2. The Domestic Violence Act provides for the issuing of protection orders, which can prohibit the perpetrator from contacting or approaching the victim, thereby protecting the victim from further harm. Additionally, the Act also provides for the establishment of domestic violence courts, which are specialized courts that handle cases of domestic violence in a sensitive and efficient manner, ensuring that victims receive the necessary support and protection.

2.1. Protection from Harassment Act, 2011 (PoHA)

2.2. Ways in which the Protection from Harassment Act protects citizens against human rights violations:

1. Prohibition of Harassment: The Act prohibits any form of harassment, including stalking, intimidation, verbal abuse, threats, or any other conduct that causes fear or distress to the victim. This protects citizens' rights to physical and psychological safety, privacy, and emotional well-being.

2. Legal Remedies: The Act provides victims with legal remedies to seek protection from harassment. Victims can obtain a protection order from a court, which can order the harasser to cease and desist from any harassing behavior, maintain a distance, and in some cases, undergo counseling or rehabilitation. This ensures that victims have access to legal recourse and empowers them to protect their rights.