Prevention of Family Violence Act, 1993 (Act No. 133 of 1993)6. Offences and penalties |
A person who—
| (a) | contravenes an interdict or other order granted by a judge or magistrate under section 2(1) or (2); or |
| (b) | fails to comply with the provisions of section 4, |
shall be guilty of an offence and liable on conviction in the case of an offence referred to in paragraph (a) to a fine or imprisonment for a period not exceeding 12 months or to both such fine and such imprisonment and in the case of an offence referred to in paragraph (b) to a fine or imprisonment for a period not exceeding three months or to both such fine and such imprisonment.