Media Statements

Minister Masutha to address the Twelfth Annual General Conference of the South African Chapter of International Association of Women Judges

12 August 2016

Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, Advocate Michael Masutha will address the twelfth annual general conference of the South African Chapter of the International Association of Women Judges (SAC-IAWJ) in Cape Town on Saturday, 13thAugust 2016.

The conference seeks to, amongst others, address challenges of women leaders in a democratic society, to highlight the role of the Justice Ministry in enhancing dialogue on judicial leadership and the advancement of women towards a representative and inclusive judiciary.  

This year’s conference is being hosted by the SAC-IAWJ in partnership with the University of Cape Town and the Democratic Governance and Rights Unit under the theme: The role of the judiciary in realising socio-economic transformation as a tool towards achieving sustainable development goals.

Members of the media are invited as follows:
Date   :           13 August 2016
Time   :           08:00
Venue:           The University of Cape Town, Kramer Law Building, Cape Town

For media confirmations contact Mr. Kgomotso Makinta on 073 281 9661/ Kmakinta@justice.gov.za

Issued by the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development  

Enquiries: Mthunzi Mhaga
Spokesperson for the Ministry of Justice and Correctional Services
083 641 8141
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