Media Statements

Minister Masutha to launch Sekgosese Sexual Offences Court

22 November 2016

As part of commemorating the16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children, the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services Adv. Michael Masutha, will officially launch the Sekgosese Sexual Offences Court in Limpopo on 25 November 2016.

Sexual offences courts were reintroduced by the Department in August 2013 to provide specialized support services to victims of sexual offences, decrease turnaround times for finalization of sexual offences cases and improve conviction rates in these cases.

The event is scheduled as follows:

Date : 25 November 2016
Time : 10:00
Venue : Sekgosese/Morebeng Magistrate Court, 518 Haasbuilt Farm, Soekmekaar, Limpopo

For media confirmations contact: Victor Mateane Phala on 082 465 2469 /Vphala@justice.gov.za or Suzan Mphuthi on 083 672 5805/ smphuthi@justice.gov.za.

Issued by the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development

Enquiries:
Mthunzi Mhaga
Spokesperson for the Ministry of Justice and Correctional Services
0836418141
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