Media Statement

Minister Kubayi to launch Sexual Offences Court and lead Justice Sector distribution of Charity Drive Toys and Books during 16 Days of Activism

01 December 2025

The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, will on 04 December 2025 lead the distribution of toys and children’s books collected during the nationwide Justice Sector Charity Drive.

The Minister will also preside over the launch of a new Sexual Offences Court in Botshabelo, Free State Province.

The collection drive, held on 03 October 2025, gathered new and preloved items for children who are survivors of GBVF across all provinces.

It is worth noting that the distribution of these toys and books, as well as the launch of the court, is taking place within the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children. These activities reaffirm the justice system’s commitment to building a caring, safe, and inclusive society for all.

While the national distribution launch is taking place on the 4th in the Free State Province, a countrywide roll-out will follow on the 5th, during which all Justice Family stakeholders will conduct concurrent handovers across their respective provinces.

Each province and justice sector institution will identify suitable centres within their jurisdictions to ensure that child beneficiaries are reached.

The Sexual Offences Court is a specialised court dedicated to handling cases related to sexual offences. It is designed to address the specific needs of these sensitive matters; particularly where vulnerable victims are involved.

The court is equipped with trained personnel, appropriate facilities, and procedures aimed at providing comprehensive support to victims of sexual offences.

Later in the day, the Minister will join the Free State Provincial Government’s Premier, Maqueen Leshoha-Mathae, at the “Not In My Name Provincial Men’s Indaba,” which is scheduled to be addressed by President Cyril Ramaphosa.

The Indaba aims to mobilise men and boys as active partners in the fight against Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF).

MEDIA ACTIVITIES:

LAUNCH OF THE SEXUAL OFFENCES COURT AND THE DISTRIBUTION OF TOYS AND BOOKS
Date : Thursday, 04 December 2025
Time : 09:00
Venue : Botshabelo Magistrate Court

NOT IN MY NAME MEN’S INDABA
Date : Thursday, 04 December 2025
Time : 13h00
Venue : Lemo Green Park in Bloemfontein.

Media confirmations: Mr Steven Mahlangu on 071 971 0149

Media enquiries: Terrence Manase, Spokesperson for the Minister - 082 338 6707

ISSUED BY THE MINISTRY OF JUSTICE AND CONSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA