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Media Statements

Archive (1999-2015)

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Media Statements - 2015

Decision on the petition of King Dalindyebo [29 Dec]
Minister Masutha to announce decision on the petition of King Dalindyebo [29 Dec]
Justice Ministry receives Petition to reopen King Dalindyebo Case [23 Dec]
Minister Masutha engages with the legal professionals [15 Dec]
President Jacob Zuma assents to the Criminal Matters Amendment Act [14 Dec]
JCPS Cluster Media Briefing Statement on 13 December 2015 [14 Dec]
Minister Masutha to address a Dialogue on Women in the Legal Profession [10 Dec]
Deputy Minister Jeffery to lead a dialogue on the Constitution, human rights and transformation at the University of the Witwatersrand [08 Dec]
Minister Masutha launches a court in Atlantis for victims of sexual violence [03 Dec]
Retracted: Minister Masutha to host National Policy Dialogue [03 Dec
Minister Masutha to host National Policy Dialogue [02 Dec]
Minister Masutha to officially launch Sexual Offences Court and Thuthuzela Care Centre for sexual offences victims in Western Cape [01 Dec]
Daveyton community ready to be counted in building a non-violent society [25 Nov]
Justice Department Director-General launches Sexual Offences Court in Durban [25 Nov]
Justice Department to launch Sexual Offences Court in Durban [24 Nov]
Justice Department to mobilize communities to act against women and children abuse [24 Nov]
Deputy Minister Jeffery condemns discrimination against LGBTI Persons [09 Nov]
Justice Department meets its target of establishing Small Claims Court in Limpopo [06 Nov]
Deputy Minister Jeffery to address “I Serve Equally” LGBTI Awareness Campaign [05 Nov]
FBI has not submitted any request to Justice Department on 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup investigation [04 Nov]
Deputy Minister Jeffery to officially launch a Small Claims Court in Tiyani [04 Nov]
Minister Masutha announces further amendments to State Attorney’s Act [30 Oct]
Criminal Matters Amendment Bill to fight cable theft offenders [30 Oct]
Deputy Minister John Jeffery to address the AGM of the Law Society of Northern Provinces [29 Oct]
Minister Masutha welcomes a 30 year human trafficking sentencing [28 Oct]
Western Cape Celebrates 25th Anniversary of the Office of the Family Advocate [23 Oct]
Deputy Minister John Jeffery to address Transkei Attorney’s Association AGM [15 Oct]
Deputy Minister Jeffery awards moot court winners with bursaries [12 Oct]
Deputy Minister Jeffery to preside over the 5th National Moot Court Competition [08 Oct]
Justice Department takes services closer to the people in the Free State [05 Oct]
Launch of Nsikazi Small Claims Court brings Justice Department closer to the target [02 Oct]
Minister Masutha commemorates the 25th anniversary of the Office of the Family Advocate [02 Oct]
Western Cape Moot Court Competition Provincial Round 2015 [01 Oct]
Deputy Minister to deliver closing remarks at State Attorneys Symposium [01 Oct]
Minister Masutha to address the 25th anniversary celebration of the Office of the Family Advocate in Kimberley [30 Sep]
Deputy Minister John Jeffrey to officially open a Small Claims Court in Nsikazi [30 Sep]
Minister Masutha to open State Attorney’s service delivery symposium [29 Sep]
Deputy Minister John Jeffrey to address dialogue on the implementation of Post-2015 Development Agenda [29 Sep]
Access to information key to enhancement of democracy [28 Sep]
North West Provincial Moot Court Competition 2015 [23 Sep]
Justice Department committed to fight for socio-economic justice [21 Sep]
Deputy Minister Jeffery to address stakeholders on International Covenant on Economic Social and Cultural Rights [21 Sep]
Gauteng Moot Competition Provincial Round 2015 [18 Sep]
Minister Masutha to inspect court operations at Mdantsane Magistrate Court [16 Sep]
Deputy Minister Jeffery to host Learner Imbizo in Northern Cape [16 Sep]
Minister Masutha to inspect court operations at Emlazi Magistrate Court [15 Sep]
Deputy Minister Jeffery to deliver Keynote Address at the Award Ceremony for the Ismail Mahomed Law Reform Essay Competition [11 Sep]
Maintenance Amendment Act will improve maintenance system [10 Sep]
Minister Masutha to visit Northern Cape Courts [07 Sep]
Minister Masutha to visit Polokwane Magistrate Court [01 Sep]
Justice publishes Cybercrimes and Cybersecurity Bill for public comments [28 Aug]
Deputy Minister to address Maintenance Indaba in Sebokeng on Monday, 31 August 2015 at 09:30 [28 Aug]
Services not disrupted by staff protest action [26 Aug]
Minister Masutha to address stakeholders and community members in celebration of Access to Justice Week Campaign [19 Aug]
Minister Masutha to deliver a Public Lecture in honour of Dullah Omar at University of the Western Cape [18 Aug]
President Zuma signs new Trafficking Act into law [09 Aug]
Justice committed to the protection of farm-workers and farm-dwellers rights [05 Aug]
Deputy Minister John Jeffery to address a National Colloquium on Constitutional Education [28 Jul]
Minister Masutha to handover exhumed remains of TRC identified victims of Apartheid [22 Jul]
Minister Masutha to officially open Schweizer Reneke Sexual Offences Court [20 Jul]
Justice Department finalising its Magistrate Courts Bill to curb debt abuse [20 Jul]
Minister Masutha to have a dialogue with learners on constitutional rights [22 Jun]
Deputy Minister Jeffery to lead a march on Maintenance [17 Jun]
Department of Justice and Constitutional Development to raise awareness on cyber bullying and sexting [04 Jun]
Minister Masutha to deliver a keynote address at the reburial of Thamsanqa Poto [04 Jun]
Department of Justice and Constitutional Development hands over the exhumed remains of Umkhonto We Sizwe Cadre, Thamsanqa Poto [29 May]
Media statement by the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, Michael Masutha, MP (Adv), on the occasion of the Budget Vote Debates of Justice and Constitutional Development (Vote 24) and of the Office of Chief Justice (Vote 22), Tuesday 19 May 2015, Imbizo Centre, Parliament [19 May]
Reminder: Minister Michael Masutha to deliver Budget Vote Speech for the DoJ&CD and OCJ [18 May]
Deputy Minister Jeffery to adress a consultative workshop on the National Action Plan to combat racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance [14 May]
Deputy Minister Jeffery to have a dialogue with parents at the commemoration of International Day of Families [13 May]
Minister Michael Masutha to deliver Budget Vote Speech for the DoJ&CD and OCJ [13 May]
SA Government signs extended agreement with the Swiss Confederation to strengthen Small Claims Courts [11 May]
Minister Masutha to sign extension agreement between the SA Government and the Swiss Confederation on the re-engineering of Small Claims Courts [11 May]
Courts expand their services to municipalities [08 May]
Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, John Jeffery, MP will on behalf of the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, Advocate Michael Masutha, MP lead delegation to the 13th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice to be held in Doha, Qatar, from 12 to 19 April 2015 [12 Apr]
Minister Masutha to handover the exhumed remains of Meshack Komsasa Nyathi [07 Apr]
Minister Masutha to host an Imbizo in Sinthumule [01 Apr]
Minister Masutha to hand over the exhumed remains of Richard Tumakgolo Lentsela [25 Mar]
Justice Department welcomes the sentencing of former official held for corruption [19 Mar]
Matter of fact on SABC mugging case [18 Mar]
Deputy Minister to address learners during Learner Dialogue and Youth Imbizo in Uitenhage on 18 March [16 Mar]
Inquiry on the NDPP set to commence in May [03 Mar]
Minister Masutha appoints a new Sheriffs Board [02 Mar]
Deputy Minister Jeffery to deliver Key Note Address at the first national conference on Paralegalism [23 Feb]
Department of Justice launches court-annexed Mediation in North West [16 Feb]
Minister Masutha to officially launch Court-Annexed Mediation in Mahikeng [12 Feb]
Introduction of Judicial Matters Amendment Bill into Parliament [28 Jan]
President fixes date for commencement of parts 1 and 2 of Chapter 10 of Legal Practice Act, 2014 [26 Jan]
Statement by the Deputy Minister Jeffery: Article on the possible decriminalisation of sex work [13 Jan]

Media Statements - 2014

Media Advisory: Launch of new Socio-Economic Justice Programme [09 Dec]
Media Statement: Ministry Receives petition on Dewani Trial [04 Dec]
Media Advisory: Deputy Minister John Jeffery to lead the Men’s public march in Tembisa (Gauteng) [03 Dec]
Media Advisory: Deputy Minister Jeffery to raise awareness on Older Persons’ Abuse [01 Dec]
Media Statement: Court-Annexed Mediation Service to increase Access to Justice for All [01 Dec]
Media Advisory: Minister to launch Rationalisation of Courts as part of access to justice [26 Nov]
Media Advisory: Justice Minister to deliver a keynote address on Equal Access to Justice for Persons with Disabilities [25 Nov]
Media Statement: Deputy Minister John Jeffery officially launches Khayelitsha Small Claims Court [14 Nov]
Media Statement: Department of Justice and Constitutional Development publishes regulations to provide education assistance to TRC-identified victims [11 Nov]
Media Advisory: Deputy Minister John Jeffery to officially launch Khayelitsha Small Claims Court [11 Nov]
Media Statement: Minister Masutha tables the Maintenance Amendment Bill 2014 in Parliament [06 Nov]
Media Advisory: Deputy Minister Jeffery to address farm workers in Malmesbury on 22 Oct [20 Oct]
Media Statement: Justice department has no powers to review Jub Jub’s court judgement [10 Oct]
Media Statement: Deputy Minister John Jeffery to officially launch Howick Small Claims Court [06 Oct]
Announcement of the transfer of administrative functions and staff from the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development to the Office of the Chief Justice by the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, Adv Michael Masutha [30 Sep]
Media Advisory: Minister Masutha to brief the media on the transfer of administrative functions and staff to the Office of the Chief Justice on 30 Sep @ 11h00 [29 Sep]
Media Advisory: Postponement of Minister Masutha’s Media Briefing on the transfer of administrative functions and staff to the Office of the Chief Justice [26 Sep]
Media Advisory: Minister Masutha to brief the media on the transfer of administrative functions and staff to the Office of the Chief Justice [25 Sep]
Media Advisory: Minister Masutha to deliver a Public Lecture at the University of Limpopo on 18 Sep [15 Sep]
Media Advisory: Minister Masutha to deliver public lecture at University of the Western Cape [10 Sep]
Media Statement: Justice Department condemns alleged rape of member of public by court official [21 Aug]
Media Statement: Court proceedings back to normal after the unfortunate shooting [19 Aug]
Media Advisory: Minister Masutha to launch Sexual Offences Court in Bethlehem on 15 Aug [11 Aug]
Media Advisory: The overflow court room temporarily suspended at Pistorius trial [06 Aug]
Media Statement: Deputy Minister Jeffery calls on communities to work with government to fight sexual violence [28 Jul]
Media Advisory: Deputy Minister John Jeffery to address justice stakeholders at the Sexual Offences Indaba on 28-30 July 2014 [25 Jul]
Media Advisory: Deputy Minister to address students at University of Fort Hare [19 Jul]
Media Advisory: Minister Masutha to dedicate his 67 minutes in Mamelodi to mark Mandela Day [17 Jul]
Media Statement delivered by the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, on the occasion of the Budget Vote of the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development, Tuesday 15 July 2014, GCIS Imbizo Media Centre, Parliament [15 Jul]
Media Advisory: Minister Michael Masutha to deliver a Budget Vote Speech [14 Jul]
Media Statement: Justice department restores justice services to Pongola community [11 Jul]
Media Advisory: Minister Masutha to announce De Kock parole decision [09 Jul]
Media Advisory: Department of Justice and Correctional Services re-appoint Advocate Mhaga as the Spokesperson [04 Jul]
Media Advisory: Youth Imbizo to tackle cyber bullying and sexting [26 Jun]
Media Advisory: Reminder: Justice to host an international conference on access to legal aid in criminal justice system [17 Jun]
Media Advisory: Justice to host an international conference on access to legal aid in criminal justice system [10 Jun]
Media Statement: Minister Masutha briefed the media on meeting with NPA management [09 Jun]
Media Advisory: Minister Masutha to brief the media on meeting with NPA management [09 Jun]
Media Statement: Minister Masutha considering the NDPP matter [30 May]
Media Advisory: Department of Justice to raise awareness (06 June 2014) against harmful religious practices in schools [30 May]
Media Statement: Minister Masutha to consider the judgement on Mr De Kock’s parole decision [29 May]
Media Statement: President Jacob Zuma announces members of the National Executive, Pretoria [25 May]
Media Statement: Deputy Minister of Justice, John Jeffery launches Small Claims Court in Mitchell's Plain [30 Apr]
Media Statement: Deputy Minister John Jeffery to officially launch Mitchells Plain Small Claims Court on 30 April 2014 [29 Apr]
Media Statement: Minister Radebe to launch the LGBTI programme [25 Apr]
Media Advisory: Minister Jeff Radebe to officially open Gelvandale Court in Port Elizabeth [17 Apr]
Media Statement: National General Elections, JCPS Media Briefing [14 Apr]
Media Statement: Minister Radebe to officially open Pietermaritzburg Magistrate's court, Annex Building [09 Apr]
Media Statement: Shrien Dewani lands in Cape Town International Airport [08 Apr]
Media Statement: Logistics around the Shrien Dewani Case [07 Apr]
Media Advisory: Technical Briefing For Shrien Dewani Trial to be held at the Western Cape High Court, 07 April 2014 at 10h30 [04 Apr]
Media Statement: Justice at their door step as Minister Radebe officially opens Kagiso Magistrates Court [18 Mar]
Media Statement: Appointment of Sheriffs nationwide [06 Mar]
Media Advisory: Deputy Minister to brief the media on Appointment of Sheriffs and Introduction of the Code of Conduct for Sheriffs [05 Mar]
Media Advisory: Justice Minister to handover exhumed remains of Former MK Members on 8 March 2014, East London [05 Mar]
Media Statement: Justice Department clarifies the status on Traditional courts Bill [27 Feb]
Media Advisory: Media Accreditation for the Oscar Pistorius Trial, Gauteng High Court, Pretoria on 03 March 2014 [21 Feb]
Media Advisory: Justice Deputy Minister to address LGBTI consultative workshop on 24-25 Feb 2014 [21 Feb]
Media Advisory: Justice Minister to address inaugural Rev. Dube and Dr Mandela Memorial Lecture in Durban [11 Feb]
Media Statement: The Department of Justice welcomes the judgment handed down today by the British High Court [31 Jan]
Media Statement: Justices calls upon maintenance beneficiaries to claim their money [28 Jan]

Media Statements - 2013

Media Statement: Commissioner for the Small Claims Court for the area of Kimberley in the Northern Cape, 18 Dec
Media Advisory: Justice Deputy Minister to address the Civil Society Organisations (CSO) Alliance Building workshop (09 Dec) on LGBTI rights, 05 Dec
Media Statement: Minister Radebe launches the Camperdown Small Claims Court in Durban, 05 Dec
Media Advisory: Justice Department and Ethekweni Municipality to host a gender-based violence drive, 03 Dec
Media Advisory: Minister to launch Camperdown Small Claims Court and honour Commissioners on 05 December 2013, 03 Dec
Media Advisory: Justice Minister to officially open African Alternative Dispute Resolution and Arbitration Conference, 27 Nov
Media Advisory: Justice Department to launch “My Safety Plan booklet” on Domestic Violence on 29 November 2013, 27 Nov
Media Statement: Justice Says Enough with the Murder and Rape of women and children, 25 Nov
Media Advisory: Minister Radebe to address the Rhema Christian Church in Mthatha, 24 Nov
Media Statement: Justice's JHB Family Office paying beneficiaries in time, 19 Nov
Media Advisory: Justice Minister to deliver the Annual Archbishop Hurley Denis’ 18th Lecture in Durban on 21 Nov, 19 Nov
Media Statement: Restorative Justice Week Promotes Healing and Social Cohesion, 18 Nov
Media Statement: Media access to Polokwane High Court, 18 Nov
Media Advisory: Minister to address an Imbizo at Vosman, Emalahleni on 19 Nov 2013
Media Statement: Clarification on the Cluster's decision to seek relief through the courts to postpone the release of the Public Protectors interim report on the security upgrades in Nkandla, 09 Nov
Media statement: Justice, Crime Prevention & Security Cluster Media Briefing Notes, 03 Nov
Media Statement: Minister Radebe commends prosecutors and police in Boysens case, 29 Oct
Media Advisory: Justice Deputy Minister to officiate the symbolic burial of Moss Morudu on 25 Oct
Media Advisory: Justice Minister to address the Ninth Annual Eastern and Western Cape Emerging Researchers’ Conference on 22 Oct
Media Advisory: Minister to address an Imbizo at Galeshewe on 19 Oct 2013, 16 Oct
Media Advisory: Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development to deliver a Public Lecture at the University of Free State on 17 Oct, 15 Oct
Media Advisory: Minister to address an Imbizo at Galeshewe on 12 Oct 2013, 08 Oct
Media Advisory: Justice Deputy Minister to address the AGM of the BLA Student Chapter in Bloemfontein, 27 Sep
Media Statement: Steady progress by the National Task Team to address violence against LGBTI Persons, 20 Sep
Media Statement: Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development urged South Africans to respect the rights of LGBTI persons, 18 Sep
Media Advisory: Deputy Minister of Justice to speak on the rights of LGBTI persons, 17 Sep
Media Advisory: Crime Victim’s Rights Week 2013: Empowering victims of crime, 13 Sep
Media Statement: Relocation of the Cape Town Masters’ Office to improve services, 11 Sep
Media Advisory: Minister Radebe opens new Master of the High Court premises in honor of struggle stalwart, Dr. Dullah Omar, Cape Town on 11 Sep, 10 Sep
Media Advisory: Department of Justice commemorates Public Service Month, 05 Sep
Media Statement: President Zuma appoints the NDPP and SIU Head, 30 Aug
Media Advisory: Justice Minister to officially open induction seminar for new Judges, 28 Aug
Media Statement: Justice in action as Minister Radebe launches the Butterworth Sexual Offences Court, Eastern Cape, 23 Aug
Media Statement: The funding of Commissions of Inquiry, 22 Aug
Media Advisory: Minister Radebe to officially launch Butterworth Sexual Offences Court, Eastern Cape, 19 Aug
Media statement: President Zuma signs Superior Courts Bill into law, 13 Aug
Media statement on the appointment of the members of the South African Law Reform Commission, 12 Aug
Media advisory: Justice Deputy Minister to address the 3rd National Schools Moot Court Competition, 08 Aug
Media statement: Minister Jeff Radebe commends the NPA and police for sterling job in ensuring the conviction of the so called "birthday rapist" of total of 122 charges ranging from rape, kidnapping and theft, 06 Aug
Media statement by Mr J T Radebe, MP, Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, on the desirability to reintroduce sexual offences courts, 06 Aug
Media advisory: Minister Radebe to release report on re-introduction of sexual offences courts on 6 Aug, 02 Aug
Media statement: Details of Memorial Service and Special Official Funeral of late former Chief Justice, 30 Jul
Media statement: Minister Jeff Radebe welcomes the decision to extradite Mr Dewani, 24 Jul
Media statement: Minister Jeff Radebe expresses condolences for the untimely passing of the former Chief Justice Pius Langa, 24 Jul
Media statement: Justice welcomes suspension of journalists for LGBTI hate speech, 17 Jul
Media statement: Minister Jeff Radebe to pay tribute to Rovonia Trialists in the commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Rivonia Trial, UNESCO, Paris, 15 Jul
Media statement: Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Mr Jeff Radebe is disturbed by the alleged rape of a 13 year old girl from Orange Farm on Johannesburg South by a police officer, 09 Jul
Media statement by Mr A C Nel, MP, Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development on the appointment of a Commissioner for the Small Claims Court area of Middledrift in Eastern Cape, 05 Jul
Media statement by Mr A C Nel, MP, Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development on the appointment of a Commissioner for the Small Claims Court area of Seshego in Limpopo, 05 Jul
Media statement: Justice Minister appoints 71 sheriffs to fill in vacant offices countrywide, 04 Jul
Media statement: Department to track progress on pending cases involving crimes committed against LGBTI persons, 04 Jul
Media statement: New Programme of Action for the National Task Team on Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender/Intersex (LGBTI) , 01 Jul
Media statement: Justice celebrates International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, 26 Jun
Media statement: The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development establishes a new small claims court in Mutale in Limpopo, 21 Jun
Media statement by Mr A C Nel, MP, Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development on the appointment of a Commissioner for the Small Claims Court area of Roodepoort in Gauteng, 21 Jun
Media statement by Mr A C Nel, MP, Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development on the appointment of a Commissioner for the Small Claims Court area of Pretoria in Gauteng, 21 Jun
Media statement by Mr A C Nel, MP, Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development on the appointment of a Commissioner for the Small Claims Court for the area of Wynland in the Western Cape, 21 Jun
Media Advisory: Justice Minister to handover exhumed remains of Former MK Members and Activists on 14 Jun 2013, 13 Jun
Media statement on progress made by the Justice, Crime Prevention & Security Cluster in the fight against corruption, 09 Jun
List of convicted persons relesed at the JCPS Cluster Briefing on Fight Against Corruption, 09 Jun
Media Advisory: Minister Radebe holds a public participation programme in Matlosana on Tuesday, 11 June 2013, 09 Jun
Media Advisory: JCPS cluster media briefing on the fight against corruption, 09 June
Media statement: Justice Department Celebrates a Transforming Sheriff’s industry on World Sheriff Day, 06 Jun
Guidelines for the Media: Oscar Pistorius Bail Application, 4 June 2013, Pretoria Magistrate’s Court, 31 May
Media statement: Minister Radebe launches a state of the art Magistrate's Court at Ntuzuma in KwaZulu-Natal, 28 May 2013
Media Advisory: Oscar Pistorius Case, Pretoria Magistrates Court, 4 June 2013, 24 May
Media Advisory: Minister of Justice to deliver a Budget Vote Speech on 29 may 2013, 23 May
Media Advisory: Minister Radebe to officially open Ntuzuma Magistrate Court, 23 May
2013 JCPS Cluster Report: Landing of a chartered commercial aircraft at Air Force Base Waterkloof on 30 April 2013 2.32MB
Press statement of the JCPS Ministers on the Report of the Investigating Team
examining the landing of a chartered commercial aircraft at Air Force Base Waterkloof on 30 April 2013, 19 May
Media statement: Justice supports the International Day against Homophobia, 17 May
Media statement: Conversion of Branch Courts into Full Service Courts to widen Access to Justice, 15 May
Media Statement: DoJ & CD champions anti-harassment Act, 28 Apr
Media Advisory: The launch of the Protea Small Claims Court, 16 Apr
Media Advisory: Oscar Pistorius bail application appeal, North Gauteng High Court, 28 March 2013, 27 Mar
Media Statement: Measures to mitigate the impact of the industrial action by JOASA, 17 Mar
Media Advisory: Media Guidelines for the bail application hearing related to the death of Mido Macia at the Benoni Magistrates Court, 11 Mar
Media Statement: Minister Jeff Radebe on upgrading of courts in rural areas, 03 May
Media Advisory: Minister Radebe to open the magistrate's court at Tsakane in Springs on 08 March, as part of the activities to celebrate the human rights month, 04 Mar
Media Statement: Law to be amended to criminalise ‘Nyaope’, 27 Feb
Media Statement: Justice Crime Prevention Safety And Security (JCPS) Media Briefing, 24 Feb
Media Statement: Further media arrangements: Mr Oscar Pistorius’ bail application, Pretoria Magistrate’s Court, 19 Feb
Media Statement: Department of Justice and Constitutional Development requests the SA Human Rights Commission to investigate reports of unfair discrimination by the Creare Training Institute in Bloemfontein, 18 Jan
Media Statement: Department of Justice and Constitutional Development is considering a judgment on the Sexual Offences (and Related Matters) Amendment Act, 16 Jan
Media Statement: Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development calls on all eligible candidates to apply for Sheriffs positions, 16 Jan

Media Statements - 2012

Media statement: Justice Department calls parents to support children, 19 Dec
Media statement: Joint operations against intellectual property rights crimes such as "Piracy", 12 Dec
Media statement: Deputy Minister of Justice condemns hate crimes against Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual, Transgender and Inter-Sex People, 06 Dec
Media statement: Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development on access to justice for Persons With Disabilities, 04 Dec
Media Alert: Appointment of Small Claims Court Commissioners for the area of Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng, 30 Nov
Media statement: Justice introduces legislation to regulate remuneration for Chapter 9 Institutions, 27 Nov
Media statement: Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development welcomes statement on Dewani convictions, 22 Nov
Media statement: United Nations Development Programme Head, Helen Clark delivers keynote address at discussion on Complementarity chaired by South Africa and Denmark at International Criminal Court meeting in the Hague, 19 Nov
Media statement: Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Andries Nel, delivers statement on behalf of South Africa on the International Criminal Court in the Hague, 15 Nov
Media Alert: 11th session of the Assembly of States Parties to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, 12 Nov
Media statement: Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development to address an induction workshop of newly appointed sheriffs, 02 Nov
Media statement: Minister Radebe to amend regulations to cater for families, 29 Oct
Media statement: Fire outbreak contained at Polokwane Magistrate’s Court, measures in place to ensure continued service delivery, 22 Oct
Media statement: Fire broke out in Polokwane Magistrates Court, 19 Oct
Media statement: Justice moving steadily towards unqualified audit in 2012/13, 17 Oct
Media statement: ConCourt judgment on NDPP's appointment, 05 Oct
Media statement: Issued by the Marikana Commission of Inquiry, 21 Sep
The official launch of Botshabelo Small Claims Court on Thursday, 27 Sep
Statement by Government on the situation in the Mining Sector, 14 Sep
Message of Condolence on behalf of the Government of the Republic of South Aroca and the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development at the funeral service of the late Dr Gladstone Sandi Baai, Commissioner of the the South African Human Rights Commission on 30 Aug 2012 in Mbizana, Eastern Cape
Media statement: Department of Justice and Constitutional Development establishes a Small Claims Court in Westonaria (Krugersdorp) making Gauteng Region the first province to have Small Claims Courts in all magisterial districts, 29 Aug
Media statement: Briefing to the Standing Committee on Public Accounts: Third Party Funds and Management of Maintenance funds, 14 Aug
Media Advisory: Report back to Scopa on developments in the management of Third Party Funds, 14 Aug
Media Advisory: Deputy Minister Andries Nel arrives in Maputo, Mozambique, to participate in a meeting of SADC Committee of Ministers of Justice/Attorneys-General, 08 Aug
Media Advisory: New court to bring justice services closer, 07 Aug
Media Advisory: Deputy Minister Andries Nel, MP, addressing the Graduation Ceremony of students from Alexandra on raising awareness about the Constitution, 21 Jun
Media Advisory: SADC meeting of Ministers of Justice/Attorneys-General, 14-15 June 2012, Luanda, Angola, 14 Jun
Media statement: Briefing session with Chapter 9 Institutions on South Africa's Report to the UN Universal Peer Review Mechanism, 11 Jun
Media Advisory: Deputy Minister Andries Nel's meeting with Chapter 9 Institutions on 11 Jun
Media statement: South Africa’s Second Universal Periodic Report (UPR) to the 13th Session of the UPR Working Group of the Human Rights Council held in Palais Des Nations, Geneva , Switzerland
Media statement: Statement by the South African delegation during Nineteenth Special Session of the Human Rights Council, Palais des Nations, 1 Jun
Media Advisory: Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mr Andries Nel, Mp, travels to Geneva, Switzerland, to attend the 13th session of the Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review, 29 May
Media statement: Budget Vote 2012
Media statement: Ashton community to access justice closer, 15 May
Media Advisory: Deputy Minister Andries Nel travels to Addis Ababa to participate in a meeting of Ministers of Justice/Attorneys-General convened by the Commission of the African Union, 14 May
Media Advisory: Making strides in the delivery of justice services: Ashton Periodical Court (15 May 2012), 11 May
Media Advisory: Remains of Xolile Sam (MK Valdez) to be handed over to his family on 04 May
Extension of Deadline for Submissions on Transformation of the Judiciary, 02 May
Media statement of the Justice Crime Prevention and Security Cluster on special remission of sentence, GCIS, 28 Apr
Media Advisory: Moot Court competition 2012: Entrenching constitutional values and human rights, 26 Apr
Media Advisory: Deputy Minister of Justice to take Small Claims Court to Bloemhof, 17 Apr
Media Statement on the Commission of Inquiry on Strategic Defence Procurement Packages (SDPP), Commission’s Staff to take office next week, 11 Apr
Media statement on the assessment of the impact of the decisions of the Constitutional Court and the Supreme Court of Appeal on the South African law and jurisprudence, 26 Mar (Terms of Reference )
Media statement by the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Jeff Radebe, on the occasion of releasing a discussion document on the transformation of the judicial system and the role of the judiciary in the developmental South African State on 28 Feb , Cape Town
Media Advisory: Transformation of the Judicial System and Role of Judiciary in a Developmental State, 27 Feb
Media Statement: Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Hon. Andries Nel, on the launch of the Small Claims Court in Balfour, Mpumalanga on Friday, 17 Feb
Media Statement: Deputy Ministers in the JCPS on their visit to the National Department of Health Forensic Service Laboratory in Johannesburg, 07 Feb
Media Alert: Cabinet members to convene at Johannesburg forensic laboratory to curb sample analyses backlog, 07 Feb
Media Statement: Dalai Lama review application fails, 03 Feb
Media Statement: Deputy Minster Andries Nel and Deputy Minister Maggie Sotyu meeting in Welkom to discuss Illicit Mining Activities in the area, 06 Jan
Media Alert: Deputy Minster Andries Nel and Deputy Minister Maggie Sotyu meeting in Welkom to discuss Illicit Mining Activities in the area, 06 Jan

Media Statements - 2011

Media Statement on conclusion of the meeting of the Assembly of States Parties of the International Criminal Court, New York, 21 December 2011
Statement by Mr Andries Nel, MP, Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development of the Republic of South Africa on the Election of Six Judges of the International Criminal Court, 21 December 2011
Media Statement by Justice and Constitutional Development Minister, Mr Jeff Radebe: Judiciary loses one of its best minds, Judge President of the Land Claims Court Fikile Bam, 19 December 2011
Media release by Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development on the election of Ms Fatou Bensouda as prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, 12 December 2011
Media Advisory: Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Hon. Andries Nel, MP, in New York to attend the Assembly of State Parties to the Rome Statute on the International Criminal Court, 06 Dec 2011
Media statement by the Presidency: Release of Donen Commission Report Statement and full report, 07 Dec 2011
Meida Statement: WARRANT OF COMMITTAL FOR JACKIE SELEBI, 05 Dec 2011
Media Advisory: Minister Radebe to officially open the new wing of the Supreme Court of Appeal on 11 Nov 2011, 10 November 2011
Notice: List of outstanding TRC beneficiaries: The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development invites individuals, who were declared eligible for reparation during the Truth and Reconciliation Commission(TRC), to claim their once-off payment of R30 000
Media statement by Minister Radebe officially opens the refurbished Pietermaritzburg Master’s Office, 04 Nov 2011
Media statement by the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mr. Jeff Radebe, MP: Announcement of the details & terms of reference of the Commission of Inquiry into allegations of fraud, corruption, impropriety or irregularity in the Strategic Defence Procurement Packages, Cape Town, 27 October 2011 (Regulations)
Statement: Deputy Minister Andries Nel joins the South African Police Services operation to trace alleged maintenance defaulters in Cloetesville, Stellenbosch, Western Cape Province
Statement: Deputy Minister Andries Nel at the media briefing on progress on Operation Isondlo in the Western Cape
Statement: Acquisition of Alternative Office Space - 23 Aug
Statement: Work Towards Zero % Escape Probability- 11 Aug
Statement: Deputy Minister Andries Nel’s meeting with Deputy Minister Alberto Pedro D' Alotto, Secretary of Foreign Relations, Argentine Republic, Pretoria, 11 August 2011
Statement: Justice Minister Assured: No strained relations in the NPA - 22 Jul
Statement: Deputy Minister, Mr Andries Nel regarding the Final Communiqué of the Commonwealth Law Ministers Meeting Held In Sydney, Australia from 11-14 July 2011
Statement: Deputy Minister, Mr Andries Nel to attend a meeting of SADC Ministers of Justice and Attorneys-General, Walvis Bay, Namibia from 21-22 July 2011
Alert: Deputy Minister, Mr Andries Nel to participate at the Commonwealth Law Ministers Meeting in Sydney, Australia from 11-14 July 2011
Advisory: Access to Justice Conference 2011 Concludes - 09 Jul
Statement: Departmental enquiry on Public Protector closed - 07 Jul
Statement: Post RICA Media Briefing - 06 Jul
Advisory: Briefing on the outcomes of the RICA campaign - 06 Jul
Advisory: Access to Justice Conference 2011 Advisory - 05 Jul
Statement: Access to Justice Conference 2011 - 01 Jul
Statement: Mob Justice Is Just As Criminal - 29 Jun
Statement: Overview of the 2011/12 Financial Year Budget Vote - 07 Jun
Advisory: Justice department launch website to encourage children to know their rights - 02 Jun
Statement: Justice Minister opens a new court in Galeshewe - 31 May
Statement: Justice department Deputy Minister conducts inspection tour of upgraded Athlone Magistrate Court and attends Maintenance Imbizo - 12 May
Advisory: Deputy Minister visits Athlone Court on a mission to improve access to justice - 10 May
Statement: Task team is set up to attend to LGBTI issues and corrective rape - 04 May
Statement: SA and SWISS Agency join hands to improve access to justice services - 19 Apr
Statement: Judge President Msimang Passes On - 07 Apr
Statement: Justice Minister holds a meeting with Heads of Court - 04 Apr
Statement: Muslim Marriages Bill – Submission Date For Comments Extended - 18 Mar
Statement: Constitutional Court Judgment on Hawks Legislation - 17 Mar
Statement: Post Cabinet Media Briefing – Human Rights Day - 17 Mar
Statement: South Africa observes Human Rights Month with emphasis on human dignity - 11 Mar
Statement: Media Statement by Chairpeson Of The Ncacc, Minister Jeff Radebe - Sale of arms to Libya was compliant with the Law - 25 Feb
Statement: Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mr. Andries Nel, MP, meeting with UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights of Migrants, Mr Jorge Bustamante on Wednesday 26 January 2011, Pretoria

Media Statements - 2010

Statement: Shrien Dewani will get fair trial in South Africa - 10 Dec
Statement: Protea in the area of Soweto, be declared as an additional place for the holding of sessions of the Johannesburg Small Claims Court - 29 Nov
Notice: Practice Directive 3 of 2010: Shutdown of the South Gauteng High Court: 13 Dec 2010 to 17 Jan 2011 - 24 Nov
Statement: Justice Department celebrates Restorative Justice Week - 18 Nov
Statement: Justice Ministry embarks on a campaign to root out fraud and corruption in the Department - 17 Nov
Statement: Fire breaks out at Pretoria Magistrate’s Court - 27 Oct
Notice: Invitation to victims and interested parties to make representations regarding certain pardon matters - 18 Oct
Statement: Annual Report 2009/2010 - 10 Oct
Statement: Government Steps Up Efforts To Root Out Corruption – R200 Million Assets Seized - 25 Aug
Statement: Dedicated courts secure over 60 percent conviction rate - 06 Jul
Statement: Alexander officially opens the first-ever Small Claims Court - 25 May
Advisory: Justice launches Guidelines for Small Claims Court Commissioners - 24 May
Statement: Overview of the Budget Vote, 2010 for the Department of Justcice and Constitutional Development - 05 May
Statement: Statement Pertaining To The South African Position Regarding Migration And Human Trafficking; And Criminal Justice Responses To The Smuggling Of Migrants And Trafficking In Persons And Links To Transnational Organised Crime - 04 May
Statement: Minister Radebe Officially Opens Thuthuzela Care Centre - 03 May
Statement: Statement on 16 April 2010 by Deputy Minister Andries Nel, MP, pertaining to the South African position regarding Migration and Human Trafficking; and Criminal Justice responses to the Smuggling of Migrants and Trafficking in Persons and links to Transnational Organised Crime - 16 Apr
Statement: Department launches the Child Justice Act - 01 Apr
Statement: Introduction Into Parliament, The Prevention and Combating of Trafficking In Persons Bill - 16 Mar
Statement: Media Advisory: Mpshe’s appointment consistent with the Constitution - 18 Feb
Statement: FIFA 2010 Administration of Justice Blue Print - 03 Feb

Media Statements & Invitations - 2009

Statement: South Africa to Host International Human Rights Day - 09 Dec
Statement: Simelane fit to hold office - 30 Nov Investigation into the conduct of the Director-General of the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development during the Ginwala Enquiry: PART A, PART B, PART C (30 Nov)
Submissions on behalf of the Director-General of the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (30 Nov)
Decision by the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development in Response to the Report on the Investigation into the Conduct of the Director-General of the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development during the Ginwala Enquiry submitted by the Public Service Commission (23 Nov)
Statement: President Zuma appoints new National Director of Public Prosecutions - 25 Nov
Statement: Zuma announces new judges - 25 Nov
Statement: Settlement Agreement Between Government And Former Npa Head, Adv Vusi Pikoli - 23 Nov
Statement: Statement by Mr. Andries Nel MP, Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development of the Republic of South Africa, upon assuming the chair of the meeting convened by the African Union Commission to prepare for the Review Conference of the Rome Statute on the International Criminal Court - Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 6 November 2009 - 06 Nov
Statement: Minister Radebe travels Swaziland to strengthen Cooperation in law enforcement - 29 Oct
Statement: NCACC Statement On South African Arms Sales Regulation - 06 Aug
Statement: Commencement of the Regulation of Interception of Communications and Provision of Communication-Related Information Amendment Act, 2008 (RICA) - 30 Jun
Statement: PROTECTION FROM HARASSMENT BILL - 08 May
Statement: PREVENTION AND COMBATING OF TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS BILL - 08 May
Statement: MUSLIM MARRIAGES - 06 May
Statement: Budget Vote 2009, MTEF Allocation - 05 May
Statement: COMMENCEMENT OF SECTIONS 2 AND 3 OF THE CRIMINAL PROCEDURE AMENDEMENT ACT, 2008 (ACT 65 OF 2008) RELATING TO EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDS - 05 May
Statement: Outbreak of a fire at the Master’s Office in Pretoria - 05 May
Statement: THE FAST TRACKING OF INVESTIGATIONS AND THE USE OF DEDICATED REGIONAL COURTS FOR THE SPEEDY HEARING OF SERIOUS CRIMINAL MATTERS ARISING FROM THE 2009 ELECTIONS - 31 Mar
Statement: R10m Pongola Court upgrade officially opens - 27 Feb
Statement: TERMS OF REFERENCE: INVESTIGATION INTO CONDUCT OF ADV MENZI SIMELANE BY THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION - 26 Feb
Statement: KZN promotes use of indigenous languages in courts - 03 Feb
Statement: KZN promotes indigenous languages in courts - 02 Feb
Statement: Justice Hlophe’s resumption of Judicial Duties - 30 Jan
Resolution: World Conference on Constitutional Justice (WCCJ), Cape Town, 23 -24 January 2009 - 29 Jan
Fact Sheet: World Conference on Constitutional Justice (WCCJ), Cape Town, 23 -24 January 2009 - 20 Jan
Statement: World Conference on Constitutional Justice (WCCJ), Cape Town, 23 -24 January 2009 - 20 Jan

Media Statements & Invitations - 2008

Statement: Statement by the Minister on Ginwala Inquiry’s findings in relation to Advocate Menzi Simelane - 09 Dec
Alert: Minister Surty Visit the SCA and Free State Division Judiciary on 21 Nov 2008 - 17 Nov
Statement: COMMONWEALTH MAGISTRATES AND JUDGES TO DISCUSS CONSTITUTIONAL INDEPENDENCE:CMJA Conference from 06th to 08th October 2008 at the Cape Sun Hotel, in Cape Town. The conference’s theme is: “Constitutional Independence for the Magistrate and Judge with reference to the Separation of Powers”. - 03 Oct
Inivtation: Justice Minister opens Access to Justice Week - 15 Aug
Statement: DG's response to the Mail and Guardian article (15 Aug 2008) - 15 Aug

Media Statements & Invitations - 2007

Statement: Road show to educate Community Development Workers (CDWs) on the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act... - 30 Oct
Statement: Magistracy should take rightful place in judiciary....16 Sep
Statement: Single judiciary under hot debate at Magistrates’ Conference...15 Sep
Statement: Minister of Justice and country’s top judges open Magistrates Conference...15 Sep
Statement: Magistrates conference will focus on efficiency and judicial accountability...14 Sep
Invite: South Africa will for the first time host the 46th session of the Asian-African Legal Consultative Organization (AALCO) on the 2nd – 6th July 2007 at the International Convention Centre, Cape Town...28 Jun
Statement: The Minister for Justice and Constitutional Development, Mrs. B S Mabandla (MP) officially opened the first Commercial Crimes Court for the Western Cape, at the Commissioner House Building in Bellville....30 May
Statement: The Minister for Justice and Constitutional Development, Mrs. B S Mabandla (MP) delivered her Budget Vote Speech for 2007 in Parliament on 29 May 2007....29 May
Statement: Gender Justice Comes under the Spotlight at the Africa Regional Meeting: Advancing Gender Justice in Conflict-Affected Countries...22 Mar
Invite: The Minister for Justice and Constitutional Development Ms Brigitte Mabandla, MP, in collaboration with the Swedish Government and Partners for Gender Justice invite the MEDIA to the Africa Regional Meeting on Gender Justice: Advancing Gender Justice in Conflict Affected Countries (22 - 23 Mar 2007)...13 Mar
Statement: MINIMUM SENTENCING LEGISLATION - 13 Mar
Statement: RELOCATION OF THE MASTER OF THE HIGH COURT: JOHANNESBURG - 09 Mar
Statement: APPOINTMENT OF ATTORNEYS AS ACTING JUDGES CAN PROMOTE TRANSFORMATION OF THE JUDICIARY - LAW SOCIETY OF SOUTH AFRICA - 01 Feb
Statement: THE SHOOTING OF MR ALAN MCKENZIE - 31 Jan
Statement: Extension of Closing Date for comment on Investigation into the Review of the Interpretation Act,1957 (Act No 33 of 1957) (Project 25) - 23 Jan
Statement: RESPONSE TO MEDIA REPORTS ABOUT THE SA HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION’S FINDINGS ON PRESIDENTIAL PARDONS - 05 Jan

Media Statements & Invitations - 2006

Statement: Response to the DA Statement: Parliamentary Questions - 21.12.06
Statement: The Announcement by Justice Squires - 15.11.06
Statement: Auditor - General's Report to Parliament on the Financial Statements of the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development - 20.10.06
Statement: Cabinet approves allocations in terms of the Criminal Assets Recovery Account (CARA) - 18.10.06
Statement: Another successful intervention for the Payment of Maintenance Monies - 28.09.06
Statement: Justice and Constitutional Development Minister, Ms Brigitte Mabandla, MP, Recovering in Hospital - 15.09.06
Statement: "Clock-Watcher Frees 13" - 14.09.06
Statement: Justice Nicholson's Ruling - 29.08.06
Statement: The Department of Justice & Constitutional Development in its quest to improve in service delivery and reducing backlog in our courts throughout the country will launch an Internship Programme which also answers the call of President... 27.08.06
Invite: The Public Protector of South Africa cordially invites you to a media briefing session on the findings of investigations into allegations of unethical and improper conduct by Deputy President Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka... 25.08.06
Statement: Operation Isondlo: Handing over of long outstanding Maintenance Monies to Beneficiaries - 22.08.06
Statement: Media Breakfast to announce the Members of the Steering Committee for the Legal Services Charter - 11.08.06
Statement: Operation Isondlo Open Day: Ladysmith Magistrates Office: 5 August 2006 - 04.08.06
Statement: Court and Case Flow Management Seminar: Royal Hotel, Durban , on 21 July 2006 - 21.07.06
Statement: Response to the Mail & Guardian Articles: "Mbeki axes judges Bills" - 30.06.06
Statement: Visit by a delegate from Benin to the Constitutional Court and Constitutional Hill Site in Johannesburg - 26.05.06
Statement: UN Report (Courts) - 23.05.06
Statement: Media Conference on the Underspending of the 2005/6 Justice Department's Budget - 10.04.06
Statement: The Impact of the Implementation of the Constitution Twelfth Amendment Act, 2005 and the Cross-Boundary Municipalities Laws Repeal And Related Matters Act, 2005 (Act No. 23 of 2005) on Magisterial District Boundaries - 06.04.06
Statement: Minister Grants Vacation Leave to Mr. Justice Hlophe - 05.04.06
Statement: Commencement of Duties of the Donen Commission (Irregularities in the United Nations Oil for Food Programme in Iraq (OFFP)) - 13.03.06
Statement: Minister for Justice and Constitutional Development visit the Randburg Court - 10.03.06
Statement: Minister Handing over Unclaimed Maintenance Monies to Beneficiaries - 21.02.06
Statement: Extension of time for comments on the Constitution Fourteenth Amendment Bill - 17.02.06
Statement: Statement on the Commission of Inquiry set up to conduct an Investigation into the Alleged Illicit Activities of eight South African Companies or Individuals based on the Findings of the Independent Inquiry Committee of the United Nations (UN) into the Oil-For Food Programme of the UN in Iraq - 13.02.06
Statement: Media Statement on the Constitution Fourteenth Amendment Bill - 10.01.06

Media Statements & Invitations - 2005

Statement: 50th Anniversary of the Freedom Charter: Event hosted in London - 28 Nov
Statement: Expunging of Criminal Records of Offenders for which amnesty has granted in terms of Section 20 of the Promotion of National Unity and Reconciliation Act, 1995 - 28 Nov
statement: Visit to South Africa by the Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Republic of Namibia, Ms Pendukeni Livula-Ithana - 18 Nov
Statement: Press Reports that Government is considering Delaying Local Government Elections - 8 Nov
Statement: Detection of Asbestos at the Pretoria Magistrate's Office - 31 Oct
Statement: Commencement of the Interception of Communications and Provision of Communication-Related Information Act - 28 Oct
Statement: Promotion of Access to Information Act: Extension of cut-off date for the submission of Manuals for certain private companies - 31 Aug
Statement: Allegations of Tender Irregularities and Nepotism in the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development - 23 Aug
Statement: Migration of Network: Impact on Service Delivery at the Fox Street Magistrates' Court, Johannesburg - 17 Aug
Statement: Minister Mabandla to unveil the bust of Former President Nelson Mandela in the Hague, Netherlands - 13 Jul
Statement: Constitutional Court Judgment on Prisoners who are still on Death Row - 25 May
Statement: Launch of the Equality Court at Stutterheim and Imbizo on Justice Related Matters - 22 Apr
Statement: Minister for Justice and Constitutional Development, Ms B S Mabandla to attend a high level segment of the 61st Session of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights in Geneva and the Celebration of the Human Rights Day at the South African House, Trafalgar Square, London - 14 Mar
Statement: Declaration of Peace Officers in terms of Section 334 of the Criminal Procedure Act, 1977 (Act 51 of 1977) - 01 Feb
Invitation: Media Invitation to an official opening of the Mbombela Municipality Court and the new wing of the existing Nelspruit Magistrate’s Court. - 31 Jan
Invitation:Press conference on enhancing co-operation and measures that will be taken at the national level to bring justice to victims of serious crimes (genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity). - 26 Jan
Statement: The process for Presidential Pardon in terms of Section 84(2)(j) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 to expunge criminal records. A special reference to Dr Allan Aubrey Boesak’s case. - 18 Jan

Media Statements & Invitations - 2004

Statement: Cabinet approves the SA Service's Charter for Victims of Crime - 02 Dec
Statement: Public Awareness Campaign on Equality Courts - 27 Nov
Statement: Child Support Week: National Launch - 15 Oct
Statement: Opening of the new and refurbished accommodation, Port Elizabeth Magistrates Office - 06 Oct
Statement: Certificate Awarding Ceremony: Project Management Skills Programme for Court Managers/Administrative Control Officers - 17 Sep
Statement: Small Claims Court for Richmond - 17 Sep
Statement: Invitation to comment on the proposed date of commencement and the draft regulations on sections of the Promotion of Equality and Prevention of Unfair Discrimination Act, 2000 - 10 May
Statement: Court and Caseflow Management Workshop: KZN - 23 Jul
Statement: Ceremonial handing over of a "Box of Books" to the Minister of Justice and Consitutional Development - 24 Mar
Statement: TRC Amnesty Hearing, 19 March 2004
Statement: Feedback on the International Judges' Conference, 20 March 2004
Statement: International Judges' Conference, 18 March 2004
Statement: Tribute to Minister Dullah Omar - 15 Mar

Media Statements & Invitations - 2003

Statement: Publication of proposed amendments to the Constitution - 04 Aug
Invitation: Consultative meeting and Launch of the National Forum Against Racism- 28 Jul
Statement: The Judges' Symposium Statement, 18 July 2003
Statement: Official opening of the Khayelitsha Magistrate's Court, Thursday 17 April 2003
Invitation: The Court Manager Training Program, 07 April
Invitation: Government Imbizo Week, 03 April
Statement: Designation of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Republic of Zimbabwe in terms of section 3 (2) (a) (ii) and section 5 (1) (a) of the Admission of Advocates Act, 1964 - 20 Mar
Statement: Condition of the Witwatersrand Local Division of the High Court - 12 Feb
Statement: Commencement of the Debt Collectors Act, Act 114 of 1998 - 07 Feb
Statement: Official opening of the Johannesburg Commercial Crime Court, Friday 24 January 2003
Invitation: Official opening of the Johannesburg Commercial Crime Court, Friday 24 January 2003
Statement: SA Law Commission's Investigation into Consolidated Legislation pertaining to International Co-operation in Civil Matters (Project 121), Pretoria - 21 Jan
Statement: SA Law Commission: Project 107: Sexual Offences, Pretoria - 21 Jan
Statement: SA Law Commission: Project 110: Review of the Child Care Act, Pretoria - 21 Jan
Statement: SA Law Commission's Investigation into the Protected Disclosures Act (Project 123), Pretoria - 21 Jan
Statement: South African Law Commission on its Investigation into Traditional Courts and the Judicial Function of Traditional Leaders (Project 90), Pretoria - 21 Jan
Invitation: South African Law Commission Media Conference, 21 January 2003, Pretoria - 17 Jan

Media Statements & Invitations - 2002

04 Dec - statement:Implementation of the Moseneke decision by the Constitutional Court
02 Dec - invitation:Press Conference on 4 December 2002 on the implementation of the Moseneke decision by the Constitutional Court
26 Nov - statement:Boys and Girls Against Violence and Abuse of Women and Children& Greening of Muzomuhle Primary School , Diepsloot
25 Nov - statement:Metrorail "Stops Violence in its Tracks" Initiative
24 Nov - statement:People United in Numbers Against Violence at the Union Building
19 Nov - statement: Launch of the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children
31 Oct - statement:Launch of the Master's Business Unit
25 Oct - invitation:Media Invitation: Findings of the Seminar on Integrated Case Flow Management
22 Oct - statement:Establishment of a Small Claims Court for the area of Butterworth
18 Oct - invitation:Launch of the Integrated Case Flow Management System
14 Oct - statement:Lifting of the Suspension on the Johannesburg Court Interpreters
07 Oct - statement:Turning of the Sod: Additional and Refurbishment of Existing Accommodation at the Benoni Magistrates' Office
20 Sep - statement:Media statement regarding Court Buildings
19 Sep - statement:Press statement relating to the Rights of Landowners and Unlawful Occupiers
17 Sep - statement:Media release relating to Children awaiting trial in prison
26 Aug - invitation:Invitation to South African Law Commission Media Conference, 29 August 2002, Cape Town
14 Aug - statement:Statement by the South African Law Commission concerning its investigation into privacy and data protection
14 Aug - statement:Imbizo Sessions to empower communities to fight crime
09 Aug - statement:Media release regarding the irregularities at the Master's Office, Cape Town
25 Jul - statement:Performance Enhancement Programme and projects spearheaded by the Office of the CFO
12 Jul - statement:Ratification of the Protocol on the Establishment of the African Human and Peoples' Rights
02 Jul - statement:Commission of Inquiry into the Rapid Depreciation of the Exchange Rate of the Rand and related matters: Submission of Final Report
3 Jun - statement:Small Claims Court Instituted in Northern Province
30 May - statement:Commission of Inquiry into the Rapid Depreciation of the Exchange Rate of the Rand and related matters: Gratitude for the Media's Role in Publicising the Activities of the Commission
28 May - statement:Commission of Inquiry into the Rapid Depreciation of the Exchange Rate of the Rand and related matters: Agreement between the Exchange Control Department of the South African Reserve Bank and Deutsche Bank AG (Johannesburg Branch)
13 May - statement:Conclusion of Public Hearings of Commission of Inquiry into the Rapid Depreciation of the Exchange Rate of the Rand and Related Matters
11 May - statement:Media Statement relating to the 31st Ordinary Session of African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights
30 Apr - statement:Media Statement: Commission of Inquiry into the Rapid Depreciation of the Exchange Rate of the Rand and related matters
29 Apr - invitation:Media Invitation: 31st Ordinary Session of African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights
29 Apr - statement:Media Statement: 31st Ordinary Session of African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights
25 Apr - statement:South African Government hosts the 31st Ordinary Session of African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights
22 Apr - statement:Justice Department interacts with community of Sebokeng in an Imbizo
16 Apr - invitation:Media Invitation: "Give-a-Can" Campaign - Regional Office: Limpopo Province
09 Apr - invitation:Media Invitation: "Give-a-Can" Campaign: Church Square, Pretoria
08 Apr - statement:Media Statement: Commission of Inquiry into the Rapid Depreciation of the Exchange Rate of the Rand and related matters
05 Apr - invitation:Media Invitation: Vusi Goes to Court - Mamelodi Magistrates Office, 5 April 2002
26 Mar - statement:Amendments to the Human Rights Month Activity Calendar
25 Mar - invitation:Media Invitation to the new Mitchell's Plein Magistrate's Offices
15 Mar - statement:Upgraded Hartswater Magistrate's Court Brings Justice To The People
15 Mar - statement:Recess of Commission of Inquiry into the Rapid Depreciation of the Exchange Rate of the Rand and related matters: Media Statement
14 Mar - invitation:Invitation to Media: Opening of Hartswater Magistrates Office
13 Mar - statement:Amendments to the Human Rights Month Calendar
07 Mar - statement:Justice College: Training Programme on Child Law for Prosecutors
07 Mar - invitation:Invitation to Media: International Women's Day Celebrations: Winterveld Community
25 Feb - statement:Commencement of Public Hearings of the Commission of Inquiry into the Rapid Depreciation of the Exchange Rate of the Rand and related matters
14 Feb - statement:Sections 10, 14, 16 and 51 of the Promotion of Access to Information Act (Act 2 of 2000), are now operational with effect from February 15, 2002.
14 Feb - statement:Commission of Inquiry into the Rapid Depreciation of the Exchange Rate of the Rand and related matters: Statement
04 Feb - statement:Commission of Inquiry into the Rapid Depreciation of the Exchange Rate of the Rand and related matters
01 Feb - invitation:Commission of Inquiry into the Rapid Depreciation of the Exchange Rate of the Rand and related matter, Press Statement
31 Jan - statement:Appointment of Court Manager: Johannesburg Magistrates Court
17 Jan - statement:Allegations pertaining to the role of the Family Advocate as Central Authority for cases in Abduction, in terms of the Hague Conventions
17 Jan - invitation:Invitation to South African Law Commission Media Conference, 17 January 2002, Pretoria
16 Jan - statement:Withdrawal of charges against the six suspects who were arrested for the rape of nine-month-old baby

Media Statements - 2001

19 Dec -SA Law Commission: Sexual Offences (Project 107)
19 Dec -SA Law Commission: Release of the Discussion Paper on the Review of the Child Care Act (Project 110)
14 Dec -SA Law Commission: Investigation into Incapable Adults (Project 122)
06 Dec -SA Law Commission: Investigation into Islamic Marriages and Related Matters (Project 59) Discussion Paper 101
27 Nov -Women Abuse Help line 0800 150 150 Rescued
07 Nov -Deputy Minister distributes books for Schools in the North-Eastern Free State
05 Nov -Imbizo Week 5 - 9 November 2001
01 Nov -Conclusion and handling over of "Reduce case backlog" Pilot Project
11 Oct -Small Claims Courts Instituted in Northern and Eastern Cape Provinces
09 Oct -The Launch of the Insolvency Practitioners Society of South Africa (IPSSA)
05 Oct -Media Statement by the South African Commission concerning its investigation into Domestic Partnerships
04 Oct -Media Statement by the South African Law Commission on the Workshop with the Portfolio Committee on Social Development on the Commission’s Draft Discussion Paper on the Review of the Child Care Act: (Project 110)
02 Oct -The institution of Small Claims Courts in KwaZulu Natal and the Eastern Cape Provinces
25 Sep -Opening of Maintenance and Domestic Violence Section of the Pretoria Magistrate's Office
20 Sep -Parliamentary Press Briefing
17 Sep -Consultative Workshop on the "Draft SA Victim Charter"
14 Sep -Draft Charter for Victims of Crime to be discussed
12 Sep -Office of Master of the High Court in Pretoria temporarily closed
29 Aug -Proposed strike by the state attorneys
16 Aug -Mmabatho Sexual Offences Court to be launched
12 Jul -Publication of Proposed Amendments to Constitution in Gazette
10 Jul -Death of Mr Percy Boikie Monareng, Regional Court President, North West
26 Jun -Release of a policy document on appointment of liquidators and trustees
22 Jun -New Regional Court to boost West Rand fight against crime
22 Jun -Corruption at the Magistrate’s Office, Somerset West
22 Jun -Acting Director General on the Resolutions by the Concerned Magistrates
22 Jun -Saturday and Additional Courts to address the backlog in cases
20 Jun -The problems encountered by the Pretoria Masters Office
19 Jun -Combating Corruption within the Department

Media Statements - 2000

21 Dec -Traditional leaders granted powers to bring justice to the people
23 Oct -South African Law Commission on a Seminar on Best Practices in Law Reform
19 Oct -Postponement of implementation of the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act, 2000
12 Oct -Small Claims Court instituted in the Odi area
06 Oct -Reduction of Court Backlog Project in the Eastern Cape
13 Sep -Parliamentary Media Briefing on various issues relating to the courts
05 Sep -Commencement of Sections 1, 2, 3, 4(2), 5, 6, 29 [with the exception of Subsection (2)], 32, 33 and 34(1) of the Promotion of Equality and Prevention of Unfair Discrimination Act, 2000 (Act No. 4 of 2000
01 Sep -Implementation of Sections 1 to 5 and 10 of the Judicial Matters Second Amendment Act, 1998
17 Aug -Long Service Awards ceremony for the Western Cape members of the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development
11 Aug -Press statement relating to the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act, 2000
10 Aug -Information session on Domestic Violence and the Maintenance Act in Venda
07 Aug -Release of Reports on Juvenile Justice, Terrorism and Customary Law of Succession
04 Aug -Department to focus on Domestic Violence in KwaZulu-Natal
25 Jul -Appointment of Acting Sheriff of the Superior and Lower Courts of Kroonstad
21 Jul -New Small Claims Court for Mankwe
20 Jul -Access to Information Act to be implemented soon
11 Jul -Developments at the Wynberg Magistrate’s Court
06 Jul -Rooting out Corruption: The Odi Magistrate's Office
14 Jun -Awarding of tender for the Court Process Project as part of the E-Justice Programme
13 Jun -Late deductions of Maintenance Monies
13 Jun -Reminder for submissions on the Implementation of the Promotion of Access to Information Act
07 Jun -Symbolic handing over of the Blue Downs Magistrate’s Offices site
06 Jun -Workshops on Administrative Justice
30 May -South African Law Commission: Investigation into Islamic marriages and related matters (PROJECT 59)
29 May -Transcripts of the TRC’s Section 29 Investigative Hearing into the Helderberg Air Disaster
08 April -Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development to attend a Millennium Law Conference conference in Singapore
09 Mar -Opening of the new wing & launch of Tax Court Pilot Project at Bellville Magistrate’s Court
06 Mar -Launch of Support Desks at Magistrate's Courts
11 Jan -Appointment of the Information & Liaison Officer in the Regional Office of the Western Cape
11 Jan -First woman State Attorney for the Western Cape

Media Statements - 1999

17 Dec -JUSTICE DEPT READY FOR Y2K
9 Dec -PROSECUTORS WILL GET INCREASES BEFORE XMAS
9 Dec -MASTER'S OFFICE CORRUPTION ALLEGATIONS: PROSECUTIONS SOON
6 Dec -PROPOSED BILL WON'T INTERFERE WITH JUDICIARY
5 Dec -NEW ANTI-GRAFT UNIT TO BE SET UP SOON: JUSTICE
2 Dec -GOVT AIMS TO RAISE AWARENESS OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN: GILLWALD
30 Nov -INTELLIGENCE CRITICISES JUSTICE BILL
30 Nov -MADUNA SAYS CAMPS BAY BOMBERS WILL BE ARRESTED BY CHRISTMAS
30 Nov -ALL STATE RESOURCES MOBILISED TO CATCH CAMPS BAY BOMBERS
29 Nov -JUSTICE MINISTRY HOPES NEW LAWS WILL COMBAT URBAN TERROR
27 Nov -MADUNA AIMS TO MAKE COURTS MORE USER FRIENDLY
26 Nov -NEW CHILD MAINTENANCE ACT COMES INTO EFFECT
26 Nov -THE GAME IS OVER AS THE NEW CHILD MAINTENANCE ACT (ACT No 99 OF 1998) COMES INTO OPERATION
23 Nov -SALARY INCREASE FOR MAGISTRATES
15 Nov -COMMERCIAL COURTS TO TARGET WHITE COLLAR CRIMINALS
11 Nov -SCORPIONS WILL PROCEED: MADUNA
11 Nov -LAB'S DEBT TO LAWYERS WILL BE PAID: MADUNA
11 Nov -MASTER OF SUPREME COURT SUSPENDED
9 Nov -PROSECUTORS SHOULD SUPPORT EACH OTHER: GILLWALD
6 Nov -THOUSANDS SAVED ON STREAMLINED CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM:DU RANDT
3 Nov -FINANCE COMMITTEE APPROVES LEGAL AID CASH INJECTION
3 Nov -DONATE ONE HOUR'S SALARY TO CHILDREN
2 Nov -CRIME FIGHT- MADUNA PRAISES BUSINESS
2 Nov -STOP FIGHTING OVER MONEY, HELP COMBAT CRIME: MADUNA TELLS LAWYERS
29 Oct -TRC REPORT ANNIVERSARY SIGNIFICANT MOMENT FOR DEMOCRACY: MADUNA
28 Oct -EQUALITY BILL WILL EMPOWER ORDINARY PEOPLE
27 Oct -GOVERNMENT MOVES CLOSER TO OUTLAWING RACISM
26 Oct -JUDGES AREN'T EXEMPT FROM CRITICISM: GILLWALD
25 Oct -RAPE RATE AMONG MEN BRINGS HOPE FOR WOMEN: DEPUTY MINISTER
19 Oct -JUSTICE MINISTER ORDERS INQUIRY INTO ALLEGED CORRUPTION
19 Oct -GAUTENG CONSUMER AFFAIRS COURT SWORN-IN