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🚨🚨🚨Hitting your child has been illegal for years in South Africa. 🇿🇦👶 A38-year-old father faced legal consequences after assaulting his 16-year-old son. Here's what happened: On August 11, 2024, the son was called to his father's home, where he was beaten with a sjambok on his back, hands, and head, resulting in visible injuries. 🏠⚠️ The father has now been sentenced to a fine of R4 000 or eight months' imprisonment, suspended for five years. This means he won't actually go to prison unless he reoffends during this period. 💸⏳ Here’s what happened.: After his father beat him up, the teenager told his grandmother, who supported him in reporting the incident to the Mafube SAPS. A case of Domestic Violence was opened. 👵👮‍♂️ The case went to trial at the Frankfort Magistrate’s Court and this is where the father was sentenced. ⚖️🔍 Corporal punishment in South Africa has been prohibited in all settings, including the home for some time so this case is a reminder to parents that violence is never the answer, and the law protects children from such acts. As a parent how do you discipline your children, what tips do you have for parents who find themselves frustrated by their kids behavior? ❤️👨‍👩‍👧‍👦