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Media Statements
2021
- Minister Lamola to host a webinar in observance of the 25th Anniversary of the signing into Law of the Constitution and the International Human Rights Day (updated start time) [09 Dec]
- Minister Lamola to host a webinar in observance of the 25th Anniversary of the signing into Law of the Constitution and the International Human Rights Day [08 Dec]
- Deputy Minister Jeffery to address Provincial Symposium as part of the 25th Anniversary of the Constitution Celebrations [01 Dec]
- Minister Lamola welcomes the Appointment of Members of the Information Regulator [01 Dec]
- Minister Ronald Lamola welcomes the coming into operation of certain sections of the Cybercrimes Act [01 Dec]
- Lamola appoints Rationalisation Committee to improve Access to Justice [12 Oct]
- Update on the progress in restoring justice services following ransomeware attack [10 Oct]
- Notification by the Director-General regarding potential compromises of personal information of a data subject, in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) [04 Oct]
- Deputy Minister Jeffery to provide relief aid to affected families in Phoenix [28 Sep]
- Update on the progress in restoring justice services following ransomeware attack [21 Sep]
- Update on progress in restoring Justice Services following Ransomware Attack [17 Sep]
- Media Advisory: Deputy Minister John Jeffery to deliver a Keynote Address at Anti-Trafficking Event [10 Sep]
- The Office of the Chief Master of the High Court to host a Virtual Dialogue on Wills and Administration of Deceased Estates [10 Sep]
- The Department of Justice's IT system attacked by Ransomware [09 Sep]
- IT System challenges affecting Department of Justice and Constitutional Development offices and courts countrywide [07 Sep]
- Media Advisory: Minister Lamola to host Dialogue on efficacy of the Criminal Justice System on the Country’s second Pandemic: Gender Based Violence and Femicide in closure of the Women’s Month [27 Aug]
- Ministry of Justice and Correctional Services confirms Extradition of Mr Manuel Chang [23 Aug]
- Justice Minister Pays Tribute To Mr Lutendo Sigogo [01 Aug]
- Justice Minister Welcomes Qwelane Judgment by the Constitutional Court [31 Jul]
- Webinar Registration: Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, Mr Ronald Lamola, will on Friday 30 July 2021, host a webinar to mark the 25th anniversary of the Constitution, to be observed under the theme: “Deepening Constitutionalism, Respect for Rule of Law and the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights” [29 Jul]
- Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, Mr Ronald Lamola, will on Friday 30 July 2021, host a webinar to mark the 25th anniversary of the Constitution, to be observed under the theme: “Deepening Constitutionalism, Respect for Rule of Law and the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights” [27 Jul]
- Contingency measures at the Musina Magistrate’s Court [27 Jul]
- Appointment of Magistrates [26 Jul]
- Advisory: Access to justice for all – Department and Deputy Minister to host community radio phone-in on 22 Jul 2021 [21 Jul]
- Media Statement on the gazetting of Court Directions to deal with Unrest Cases [17 Jul]
- Deputy Minister to visit KwaZulu-Natal [16 Jul]
- Truth and Reconciliation Commission Basic and Higher Study Assistance programmes inspire hope, 13 Jul 2021
- Statement by Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, Ronald Lamola, outlining Correctional Services Processes at the Estcourt Correctional Centre [08 Jul]
- Statement on the PEPUDA Amendment Bill [08 Jul]
- Advisory: Minister Lamola to outline Correctional Services processes as they relate to the execution of the Constitutional Court order in the matter involving the Secretary of the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Allegations of State Capture, Corruption and Fraud in the Public Sector including Organs of State v Zuma and Others on 08 July 2021 at 12h50. [08 Jul]
- Deputy Minister Jeffery to provide an update on efforts to address hate crimes against LGBTIQ+ persons on Thursday, 01 July 2021 at 14h00 [30 Jun]
- Minister Lamola to address World Economic Forum, and Financial Action Task Force webinar on digital currencies and anti-money laundering on 30 Jun 2021 [29 Jun]
- Temporary suspension of justice services at Protea Magistrate’s Court, as from 14 Jun 2021 until further notice. Justice services will in the interim, be offered at Lenasia, Kliptown, Orlando as well as Meadowlands Magistrates’ Courts. [14 Jun]
- Virtual media briefing on the finalisation of the Ratification of Extradition and Mutual Legal Assistance Treaties between South Africa and the United Arab Emirates on 11 Jun 2021 [10 Jun]
- Minister of Justice and Correctional Service to participate in Student Dialogue on the celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the Constitution on 28 May 2021 [27 May]
- Justice Department to host a Justice Services Fair and community engagement in Nyanga, Cape Town [24 May]
- Minister Ronald Lamola to virtually table the Budget Vote Speech for Department of Justice and Constitutional Development [24 May]
- Justice Department to lead an Africa Day Walk Against Racism, Xenophobia and other Intolerances, 21 May 2021
- Justice Department condemns the forced entry into Pretoria North Magistrates’ Court, 07 May 2021
- Pretoria Magistrates’ Court will reopen tomorrow, 6 May, after being closed for Covid-19 decontamination and disinfection, 05 May 2021
- United Kingdom action on corruption collaboration strengthens Mutual Co-Operation, 28 Apr 2021
- Justice Department to host Under-The-Tree Dialogue to end Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) [21 Apr]
- Media arrangements for Julius Malema case at the East London Magistrates’ Court [25 Mar]
- Minister Lamola to officially launch Point Family Court on 26 March 2021 [25 Mar]
- Deputy Minister John Jeffery to address learners on Constitutional Rights in Wynberg, Western Cape [17 Mar]
- Minister Lamola advocates for isolation of complacent states that disregard international cooperation at the Kyoto crime congress, Japan [11 Mar]
- Business continuity plans at Alice Magistrates’ Court after the fire incident [08 Mar]
- Alice Magistrates’ Court engulfed in fire [06 Mar]
- Government to launch Human Rights Month 2021 in Dimbaza, East London [04 Mar]
- Media arrangements for alleged corruption case against former MEC Sindiswa Gomba and eleven others [01 Mar]
- Press Conference on Land Court Bill and Land Reform Initiatives [27 Feb]
- State Attorney clarifies former Minister Dlamini’s Pension Claims [24 Feb]
- Advocate Mashabane appointed as the new Director-General of the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development [11 Feb]
- Family Court Services to move from Durban Magistrates’ Court to the new Point Branch Court in Durban [22 Jan]
- No tolerance approach to corruption at the Office of the Master Pretoria [13 Jan]