13/11/2023 Bertus Preller Children, Guardianship, Parental Rights Access to Justice, Case Backlogs, child welfare, Children's Amendment Act 17 of 2022, Children's Courts, Family Law Amendments, Family Law Transformation, guardianship, Guardianship Rights, High Court, Jurisdiction Expansion, Legal Consents, Legal Guardianship, Legal proceedings, Legal Recourse, Legal System, Parental Responsibilities, South African Family Law, Systemic Strain Understanding the New Children’s Act 17 of 2022: A Landmark Shift in South African Family Law. Introduction The South African legal landscape witnessed a significant legislative shift with the enactment of the Children's Amendment Act 17 of 2022. This landmark change introduced the jurisdiction of Children's… READ MORE