Media Statements

Archive (1999-2021)

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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]
• Draft new e-Rules published for public comment [11 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]

Media Statements - 2020

• President appoints retired Honourable Justice Sirajudien Desai as the Legal Services Ombud [22 Dec]
• Reporting on Judgment: Muslim Marriages: President of the RSA and Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development V Women’s Legal Centre Trust & Others (SCA 619/19) 18 Dec 2020 [21 Dec]
• Minister Lamola's engagements on International Human Rights Day [09 Dec]
• Deputy Minister Jeffery to address the launch of training manuals on Prevention and Combating Trafficking in Persons [09 Dec]
• Bushiri Extradition served on Malawi Authorities [04 Dec]
• Minister makes access to justice easier by increasing the number of Regional Courts that can hear civil matters [01 Dec]
• Deputy Minister Jeffery to address the LGBTIQ+ Stakeholders at Multi Stakeholder Dialogue to review the Nation Intervention Strategy for the LGBTIQ+ Sector [01 Dec]
• Deputy Ministers visit Port Shepstone Magistrates’ Court [11 Nov]
• Lamola launches Draft Legal Sector Code for Public Consultation, 10 Nov 2020 [09 Nov]
• Minister Lamola to preside over the reburial ceremony of the remains of Mr Vuyisile Mini [04 Nov]
• Justice Department confirms no documents illegally removed during Bushiri Case Proceedings [03 Nov]
• Justice services on hold at Senekal Magistrates’ Court [08 Oct]
• Minister Lamola conveys condolences to the Bizos Family [09 Sep]
• KwaZulu-Natal Justice Department urges accused persons, complainants and previously subpoenaed witnesses to secure new dates of Court appearance [04 Sep]
• Deputy Minister Jeffery to deliver Keynote Address at the Virtual Consultative Workshop on South Africa’s Country Report under the International Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Racial Discrimination (CERD) [01 Sep]
• Botswana's request for Mutual Legal Assistance [25 Aug]
• Deputy Minister visits Eastern Cape to investigate maintenance payment issues [21 Aug]
• Minister Lamola appoints 29 new Regional Court Magistrates [10 Aug]
• Minister Lamola visits Nelspruit Magistrate Court [23 Jul]
• Minister Ronald Lamola to table the Budget Vote of the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development [22 Jul]
• Minister Lamola commends the Competition Commission and the banking industry for steps towards transformation of the legal profession [17 Jul]
• Statement by the President: Commencement of certain sections of the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 [22 Jun]
• Altecia Kortje: Protection order matter referred to Public Protector [18 Jun]
• Justice Department calls on applicants for education assistance to TRC-Identified victims of Apartheid [17 Jun]
• Addressing patriarchy given more impetus [10 Jun]
• Handover of masks and sanitizer at Cape Town Magistrates Court [03 Jun]
• Justice Department working relentlessly to resolve maintenance payment system challenges [21 May]
• Justice Services during Level 4 Lockdown [06 May]
• Protea Magistrates’ Court: Covid 19 arrangements [03 May]
• Durban Magistrates’ Court: Covid-19 arrangements [03 May]
• Minister Lamola welcomes ARMSA commitment to Solidarity Fund [13 Apr]
• Response to Sunday Times ‘Sun City’ accused of staging COVID-19 prepardness ‘act’ for Lamola [12 Apr]
  Link to article: Lamola responds to article about Sun City prison ‘pretending’ to be Covid-19 ready, 12 Apr 2020
• Minister Lamola welcomes JOASA commitment to Solidarity Fund [10 Apr]
• Judicial Officers Association of South Africa to make contribution To the COVID-19 Solidarity Fund [10 Apr]
• Minister Lamola appoints Justice Kate O’Regan as COVID-19 Designated Judge, 03 Apr
• Minister Lamola appoints Acting Solicitor General, 02 Apr
• Directions on essential justice services to be provided during the lockdown period, 01 Apr
• Minister issues Directions for courts for lockdown period, 26 Mar
• Media statement on Court Directions, 24 Mar
• Statement by the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, Ronald Lamola, on the implementation of the COVID-19 Disaster Management Regulations during a media briefing [20 Mar]
• Ministers Cele and Lamola to elaborate on the Implementation of COVID-19 Disaster Management Regulations by their respective Departments [19 Mar]
• Deputy Minister Jeffery to deliver Keynote Address at the South African National Aids Council [12 Mar]
• Lamola addresses Prosecutors strategic meeting [09 Mar]
• Lamola Condemns Violence at the Cape Town Magistrate Court [07 Mar]
• Deputy Minister John Jeffery to deliver Keynote Address at the Under-The-Tree Dialogue to End Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) [26 Feb]
• Justice Department to host Under-The-Tree Dialogues to end Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) in Welkom [26 Feb]
• Provisional suspension of Chief Magistrate Nair [26 Feb]
• Court declares Tegeta Exploration & Resources' agreement with Eskom Unlawful [21 Feb]
• Revised Guidelines for Small Claims Courts released [17 Feb]
• Official launch of Sexual Offences Court in Bredasdorp, Western Cape [07 Feb]
• Deputy Minister of Justice to launch Bredasdorp Sexual Offences Court [04 Feb]
• Closure and Investigation the Masters’ Offices [03 Feb]
• Deputy Minister Jeffery to address Inter-Governmental Stakeholders on the National Action Plan to Combat Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance [27 Jan]
• Minister Lamola to officially hand over exhumed remains of the Cato Manor Nine [22 Jan]
• Minister Ronald Lamola to visit Galeshewe Sexual Offences Court [09 Jan]
• Minister Lamola to hold Under-The-Tree Dialogue against Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) in Upington [06 Jan]

Media Statements - 2019

• Media Release: Excerpts of the submissions made by Minister RO Lamola, MP, at the Eighth Session of the Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption, Abu Dhabi, UAE [19 Dec]
• Deputy Minister Jeffery to lead Community Dialogue on Drugs, Substance Abuse and Gender-Based Violence [05 Dec]
• Minister Lamola to officially open upgraded high security C-Max Correctional Facility and host Under the Tree Dialogue [05 Dec]
• Justice Department to launch Under-The-Tree Dialogues to end Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) [02 Dec]
• Justice Department to host Colloquium on Access to Justice for Persons with Albinism, 26th -27th November 2019 [25 Nov]
• Media Statement regarding the Luyanda Botha Sentence [15 Nov]
• Collection of media accreditation tags for the Presidential Launch the Mpumalanga High Court in Nelspruit [05 Nov]
• Filling of 207 Magistrates’ posts [04 Nov]
• Media accreditation for the Presidential Launch the Mpumalanga High Court [29 Oct]
• The Special Tribunal publishes Rules for the Conduct of Proceedings in The Lost State Funds [24 Oct]
• Court vacancies: DA Shadow Minister gets it wrong [22 Oct]
• Media accreditation for the Presidential Launch the Mpumalanga High Court [22 Oct]
• Minister Lamola to offically open Bityi Magistrate Court [22 Oct]
• Interests of Justice have no Borders [10 Oct]
• Deputy Minister to preside over the 9th National Moot Court Competition [27 Sep]
• Special Tribunal on Corruption, Fraud and Illicit Money Flows to commence operations in October [26 Sep]
• Deputy Minister Jeffery to conclude Public Service Month at the Umlazi Magistrate’s Court Services Fair [25 Sep]
• Justice Department urges the public to draft wills at no cost during National Wills Week [12 Sep]
• Minister Lamola to open a Sexual Offences Court in Sibasa [11 Sep]
• Minister of Justice and Correctional Services to assess the state of departmental facilities and services in Vhembe Region, Limpopo, from 09-15 Sep 2019 [09 Sep]
• Minister Lamola deeply saddened by the passing of Tswaledi Webster Sekwati [09 Sep]
• Minister Lamola to preside over the handover ceremony of the exhumed remains of Apartheid Victim [06 Sep]
• Minister Lamola to commemorate renowned legal luminary Duma Nokwe [05 Sep]
• Statement on contextual clarity on the matter of the Death Penalty [04 Sep]
• Minister Lamola addresses the 13th Annual Competition Law and Economics Policy Conference [28 Aug]
• Justice Department to host awareness session on ritual and spiritual femicide [21 Aug]
• Deputy Minister Jeffery to preside over Intersectoral Dialogue on the implementation of the Domestic Violence Act [19 Aug]
• Minister Lamola thanks Adv. Silas Ramaite (SC) Deputy National Director of Public Prosecutions for his services, as he takes early retirement [19 Aug]
• Update on Dr Neil Aggett and Dr Hoosen Haffejee Inquests [16 Aug]
• Minister Lamola to address a Gala Dinner hosted by International Association of Women Judges [07 Aug]
• Minister Ronald Lamola to provide legal assistance to members of the public at the Legal Aid Advice Line [29 Jul]
• The Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mr John Jeffery, MP to address a National Workshop on Trafficking in Persons on the deployment of the SADC Regional TIP Data Collection System in South Africa [29 Jul]
• Judicial Officers are the Faces of Justice [27 Jul]
• Cabinet approves submission of the Recognition of Customary Marriages Amendment Bill of 2019 to Parliament [25 Jul]
• Amended: Donor funding for the National Prosecuting Authority [19 Jul]
• Media statement by the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Ronald Lamola, MP on the occasion of the tabling of the Budget Vote [16 Jul]
• Former Mozambique Finance Minister and Member of Parliament extradition decision halted by new set of facts [13 Jul]
• Deputy Minister John Jeffery to engage in Ministerial Dialogue with Learners in Hanover Park [12 Jul]
• Minister Ronald Lamola to table the Budget Vote Speech for DoJ&CD [11 Jul]
• International Albinism Awareness Day 13th June 2019: Improving access to justice for persons with Albinism (PWA) in South Africa [12 Jun]
• Minister Lamola sends-off Justice Athletics Team for Comrades Marathon Race [07 Jul]
• Minister calls for a conclusive report on Court Safety [06 Jun]
• Minister of Justice and Correctional Services to visit Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court [05 Jun]
• Former Minister Masutha hands over the Justice and Correctional Services Oversight Report to Minister Lamola [04 Jun]
• Appointment of new sheriffs by Mr John Jeffery, MP, Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development [24 May]
• Minister Masutha visits new Mpumalanga High Court and local seat of the Mpumalanga High Court in Middleburg [11 May]
• Minister Masutha authorises Inquest in respect of Apartheid Era Death in Detention [26 Apr]
• Minister Masutha to officially launch the Plettenberg Bay Magistrates Court [26 Apr]
• Deputy Minister John Jeffery to deliver a Keynote Address at the launch of the National Policy Framework on the Management of Trafficking in Persons Offences [23 Apr]
• Minister Masutha has submitted King Dalindyebo’s pardon application to the Presidency [18 Apr]
• Minister Masutha to meet and wish Wits Moot Court Competition Team well in their quest to represent African Continent at the Global Moot Court Competition [04 Apr]
• Justice Department condemns the alleged recent attacks against Foreign Nationals [29 Mar]
• Collection of media accreditation tags for the Presidential Launch of the Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) Declaration as well as the opening of Booysens Magistrate’s Court to be made on 27 March 2019 [26 Mar]
• Deputy Minister John Jeffery to deliver a Keynote Address at Human Rights Month Provincial LGBTI Dialogue [26 Mar]
• Media accreditation for the Presidential launch of the GBVF Declaration and opening of the Booysens Magistrates’ Court [24 Mar]
• Deputy Minister Jeffery to lead dialogue with stakeholders at launch of NAP [20 Mar]
• Minister Masutha to hand over exhumed remains of Nine Anti-Apartheid Activists [20 Mar]
• Minister Masutha to hand over the exhumed remains of Anti-Apartheid Activists [13 Mar]
• Justice Department saddened by death of Durban Magistrate Ms Bongekile Tenza and her family [07 Mar]
• Booysens and Plettenberg Magistrates Courts proclaimed to further improve Access to Justice and Services to the Public [01 Mar]
• Cabinet approves the National Action Plan to Combat Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance (NAP) [28 Feb]
• Statement by the Ministry of Justice and Correctional Services presented by Minister Adv. Michael Masutha on BOSASA contracts within the Justice and Correctional Services Portfolio [25 Feb]
• Deputy Minister to attend Small Claims Court Workshop (Durban) [21 Feb]
• Deputy Minister John Jeffery regarding complaint RE Goodwood Magistrate [05 Feb]
• Justice Department clarifies misunderstanding in relation to media access at the Prophet Bushiri court appearance [04 Feb]
• Media Statement: State Capture Inquiry allegations related to Mr D Nair, Chief Magistrate, Pretoria [01 Feb]
• Deputy Minister John Jeffery to deliver a keynote address at Men’s Engagement Summit [24 Jan]
• Minister of Justice and Correctional Services visits North West province to assess service delivery [22 Jan]
• Minister Masutha to announce the members of Court-annexed Mediation Advisory Committee [21 Jan]
• Decision on the Parole Application of Janusz Walus [16 Jan]
• Deputy Minister visits Madadeni Court to inspect the delivery of Justice Services [05 Jan]

Media Statements - 2018

• South Africa celebrates International Human Rights Day, 10 December 2018 [10 Dec]
• Deputy Minister in KwaZulu-Natal, 10 December 2018 [06 Dec]
• Collection of media accreditation cards for the 70th Anniversary Commemoration of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights [06 Dec]
• Firearms banned from Durban Magistrate's Court, Source: East Coast Radio [04 Dec]
• Deputy Minister John Jeffery to visit Durban Magistrates Court [30 Nov]
• Deputy Minister John Jeffery to meet with civil society bodies regarding Khayelitsha Regional Court [29 Nov]
• South Africa celebrates the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) [29 Nov]
• Statement of the Ministry of Justice and Correctional Services on the Durban Magistrate Court Shooting Incident [26 Nov]
• Minister Masutha to officially launch Botshabelo Sexual Offences Courts and preside over a Ministerial Imbizo [21 Nov]
• Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development to address Trafficking in Persons Symposium [05 Nov]
• Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, Advocate Michael Masutha to deliver an address at the International Conference on Legal Costs [01 Nov]
• Media programme for the National Summit against Gender-Based Violence and Femicide [31 Oct]
• Deputy Minister John Jeffery to deliver a keynote address at International Conference on Legal Costs [30 Oct]
• Minister Masutha to officially hand over exhumed human remains of Messrs Gqibile Nicholas Hans and Jonas Mzondi Jabavu [25 Oct]
• Justice Department to host Constitutional Education Dialogue with learners in the North West Province [24 Oct]
• Deputy Minister John Jeffery to address workshop to table final Draft NAP [24 Oct]
• Government to appeal the Western Cape High Court Judgement on Muslim Marriages [19 Oct]
• Government calls on all media who wish to cover the National Gender- Based Violence and Femicide Summit to apply for accreditation [18 Oct]
• Minister Masutha to adress the University of Fort Hare Nelson Mandela Rolihlahla Mandela School of Law Conference [15 Oct]
• Statement of the Ministry of Justice and Correctional Services on the appointment of members of the South African Law Reform Commission [09 Oct]
• Attorneys and Advocates who will serve on the Legal Practice Council announced [09 Oct]
• Statement of the Ministry of Justice and Correctional Services on the suspension of the Kwazulu-Natal Regional Court President [08 Oct]
• South African Delegation appears before UN’s Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights at its 64th Session, Geneva, Switzerland (2 - 3 October 2018) [07 Oct]
• Deputy Ministers of Communication and Justice lead a Gender-Based Violence Panel Discussion [05 Oct]
• Deputy Minister to preside over the 8th National Moot Court Competition [05 Oct]
• South Africa and the UAE sign Mutual Legal Assistance and Extradition Treaties [26 Sep]
• The Information Regulator and the South African Human Rights Commission commemorate International Day for Universal Access to Information [26 Sep]
• Deputy Minister John Jeffery to address expert forum on systematic measurement of data and information on discrimination in SA [17 Sep]
• Justice Department to host 8th Moot Court Competition [14 Sep]
• Media Statement on the protection of Whistleblowers [13 Sep]
• South Africa and Angola collaborate in repatriation process [13 Sep]
• Justice Minister to attend special repatriation ceremony of Late Angolan General [12 Sep]
• Statement of the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development on the launch process of the South African Legal Practice Council [04 Sep]
• Media Statement: Magistrates Commission recommendation for candidates for the position of Regional Court President, Mmabatho and Chief Magistrate, Mthatha [04 Sep]
• Minister Masutha to brief media on the coming into effect of the Legal Practice Act of 2014 and the election process for the Legal Practice Council [30 Aug]
• Statement of the Minister of Justice on legally affected students from incidents arising out of the #FeesMustFall Campaign [27 Aug]
• Minister Masutha holds joint media briefing with #FeesMustFall Activists [27 Aug]
• Deputy Minister John Jeffery to address student lecture on Legal Practice Act [22 Aug]
• Statement of the Ministry of Justice and Correctional Services on the Appointment of an Advisory Committee on Legal Fees [20 Aug]
• Minister Michael Masutha to officially handover the exhumed remains of Mandla Mjwara and Mfaniseni Mdlalose in Durban [17 Aug]
• Justice, Police and Health Ministers to brief the media on corruption allegations levelled at the State Attorney’s Office [13 Aug]
• North West community to access justice services closer to where they live [13 Aug]
• Justice Minister to undertake media walkabout at Kimberley Sexual Offences Court [08 Aug]
• Justice Minister to visit newly-built Booysens Magistrate Court postponed [02 Aug]
• Justice Minister to visit newly-built Booysens Magistrate Court [02 Aug]
• The Minister of Justice and Correctional Services to address South African Women Lawyers Association Gala Dinner [01 Aug]
• Deputy Minister Jeffery to deliver a Keynote Address at the Child Trafficking Workshop in commemoration of the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons [26 Jul]
• Minister Michael Masutha to undertake visits to Protea Magistrate’s Court and Johannesburg Family Court [25 Jul]
• Deputy Minister Jeffery to participate in Mandela Centenary Commemorations at Palm Ridge Magistrate’s Court [18 Jul]
• Justice Department to avail 100 Service Points as part of Mandela Centenary Commemorations [13 Jul]
• Minister Masutha to host an Imbizo in Tembisa [12 Jul]
• Minister Mike Masutha undertakes In-Loco visits to Courts [11 Jul]
• Media Invitation to attend the African Law Review Launch [11 Jul]
• Deputy Minister Jeffery to participate in the 100 Men’s March [06 Jul]
• Statement by the Minister of Justice and Correctional Service regarding the Call for Nominations to serve on the South African Law Reform Commission [05 Jul]
• Statement of the Ministry of Justice and Correctional Services on Minister Masutha’s state of health [03 Jul]
• Liberty Holdings LTD data breach [22 June]
• Commission of Inquiry into Tax Administration and Governance by SARS [19 June]
• Minister Masutha to address the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Committee Meeting of Ministers of Justice and Attorneys General [07 Jun]
• Statement of the Ministry of Justice and Correctional Services on today’s Bloomberg news Report [05 June]
• Justice Department calls on applications for education assistance for the TRC-identified victims of apartheid [04 June]
• Department of Justice calls for collective action to fight Femicide [29 May]
• Chairperson of the Commission of Enquiry into State Capture to brief Media [18 May]
• Deputy Minister John Jeffery to deliver a Keynote Address at the Commemoration of the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia [16 May]
• Media Statement by the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, Adv TM Masutha (MP) on the Budget Vote of the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development [09 May]
• Minister Michael Masutha to deliver the Budget Vote Speech for DoJ&CD [07 May]
• Media Statement of the Ministry of Justice and Correctional Services on the Mantsoe Sentencing [03 May]
• Launch and walkabout of various Justice Service Points to be taken by Deputy Minister John Jeffery, in the Western Cape on 4 May 2018 [02 May]
• Statement of the Ministry of Justice and Correctional Services on the appointment of Mr Arthur Fraser as Commissioner of the Department of Correctional Services [17 Apr]
• Deputy Minister John Jeffery, MP, will address the Learners Dialogue on Constitutional Education in Howick, Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal [13 Apr]
• Ganyesa Magistrate’s Court services moved to Ganyesa Traffic Department [09 Apr]
• Invitation to submit comments on the proposed Rationalisation of Magisterial Districts for the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal Provinces [06 Apr]
• Mukoni Ratshitanga appointed spokesperson for the Ministry of Justice and Correctional Services [05 Apr]
• Minister Masutha welcomes Vicky Momberg Judgement [28 Mar]
• Deputy Minister Jeffery to deliver keynote address at the Prevention and Combating of Trafficking in Persons Coordination Workshop [23 Mar]
• Launch of the SEJA Baseline Survey on Awareness of, Attitude and Access to Constitutional Rights [23 Mar]
• Minister Masutha to handover exhumed remains of 17 hanged PAC Paarl Political Activists [20 Mar]
• Prevention and combating of Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Bill approved by Cabinet [15 Mar]
• Deputy Minister John Jeffery to engage with learners with disabilities at the Constitutional Education Programme in Mdantsane [07 Mar]
• Allocation of media accreditation for bail hearing of Platinum belt murder accused [02 Mar]
• Deadline extended for submission of inputs on the particulars of a proposed Constitution Amendment as published in Government Gazette No 41276 of 24 November 2017 [28 Feb]
• Minister Masutha to deliver keynote address at the launch of 2018 Ismail Mahomed Law Reform Essay Competition [22 Feb]
• Department of Justice to host a Back To School campagin with learners in Viljoenskroon Free State [13 Feb]
• Information Regulator: Alleged unlawful processing of personal information of King Goodwill Zwelithini by MiWay Insurance Company [12 Feb]
• Statement by Adv Michael Masutha, MP, Minister of Justice and Correctional Services on the publication of the Regulations of the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into allegations of state capture [09 Feb]
• Justice Ministry and Department welcome arrests made in the Mabunda case [05 Feb]
• Minister Masutha appoints a new Sheriffs’ Board [01 Feb]
• Media Statement on Terms of Reference for Judicial Commission of Inquiry into State Capture [24 Jan]
• International Arbitration Act, 2017, (Act 15 of 2017) [12 Jan]
• Maintenance Amendment Act, stricter measures for defaulters [04 Jan]

Media Statements - 2017

• Cancellation of media briefing on key progress highlights in the Justice Portfolio for 2017 [11 Dec]
• Changes in time arrangement: Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, Michael Masutha (MP) to brief media on key progress highlights in the Justice Portfolio for 2017 [11 Dec]
• Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, Michael Masutha (MP) to brief media on key progress highlights in the Justice Portfolio for 2017 [08 Dec]
• Media Statement: Opening Statement by Adv. Tshililo Michael Masutha, MP, Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, Republic of South Africa, General Debate: Sixteenth Session of the Assembly of States Parties of the International Criminal Court, New York, 4-14 December 2017
• Minister Masutha to host Service Delivery Imbizo to commemorate International Human Rights Day and close the Department’s 16 Days of Activism for no Violence Against Women and Children Campaign [07 Dec]
• Media Statement: National Consultative Workshop on South Africa’s Human Rights’ Treaty Obligations [07 Dec]
• Justice Department to launch Colesberg Sexual Offences Court [06 Dec]
• Justice Department to mobilise communities to act against women and children abuse during 16 Days of Activism [30 Nov]
• Minister Masutha to address the Adam’s Night Camp to act against gender-based violence [22 Nov]
• Media Briefing on the National Forum on the Implementation of the Sexual Offences Act [06 Nov]
• Minister Masutha to officially handover exhumed remains of 12 UDF Political Prisoners [02 Nov]
• Deputy Minister Jeffery to brief the media on the outcomes of the National Forum on the Implementation of the Sexual Offences Act [02 Nov]
• Minister Masutha to brief the Media on the release of Constitutional Justice Project Report [01 Nov]
• Minister Masutha welcomes the “Coffin Assault” Case Judgement [27 Oct]
• Minister Masutha to handover the human remains of Michael Lucas [27 Oct]
• Minister Masutha to deliver Keynote Adress at the opening of the National Forum on Sexual Offences [27 Oct]
• Deputy Minister Jeffery to brief the media on the outcome of South Africa’s Universal Periodic Review before the UN’s Human Rights Council [27 Sep]
• Acting Chief Master to offer free legal advice on the importance of having a will in Soshanguve [19 Sep]
• Justice Department urges members of the public to make use of National Wills Week [17 Sep]
• Deputy Minister Jeffery to attend a dialogue with learners on Constitutional Education [13 Sep]
• Justice Department calls on applications for education assistance for the TRC-identified victims of Apartheid [30 Aug]
• Minister Masutha condemns recent incidents of Violence Against Women [15 Aug]
• Minister Masutha to address the 13th Annual General Conference of the South African Chapter of the International Association of Women Judges [10 Aug]
• Director-General to deliver a keynote address at a dialogue on Access to Justice Week [10 Aug]
• Deputy Minister Jeffery to address the Sheriffs Introductory Course in Pretoria [21 Jun]
• Justice Department to hold Learner Dialogue in Celebration of Mandela Month [19 Jul]
• Deputy Minister to address a workshop on the Prevention and Combatting of Trafficking in Persons [19 Jul]
• Deputy Minister Jeffery to deliver keynote address at the International Arbitration Conference of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators [17 Jul]
• Cancellation of Media Briefing on Government’s position regarding the ruling of the Pre-Trial Chamber of the International Criminal Court (ICC) [13 Jul]
• Minister Masutha to brief the media on Government’s position regarding the ruling of the Pre-Trial Chamber of the International Criminal Court (ICC) [13 Jul]
• Justice Deputy Minister appoints new persons as sheriffs to fill vacant offices countrywide [03 Jul]
• Media Coverage in Van Breda Murder Trial (NDPP VS Media 24 and others) [22 Jun]
• Deputy Minister Jeffery to lead the Youth Dialogue on Constitutional Education [22 Jun]
• Deputy Minister Jeffery to preside over the Men’s Dialogue Against Intimate Femicide [19 Jun]
• Deputy Minister to address a workshop on the Prevention and Combatting of Trafficking in Persons [15 Jun]
• Justice Department welcomes the Equality Court Judgement against Vicky Momberg [12 Jun]
• Knysna and Plettenberg Bay Magistrates Courts continue to provide justice services not disrupted by storm and fire [09 Jun]
• Media Briefing: Report On Sexual Offences: Adult Prostitution [26 May]
• Minister Masutha to brief the media on Adult Prostitution Report [24 May]
• Media Statement: Budget Vote for the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development [18 May]
• Minister Michael Masutha to table the Budget Vote for the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development [15 May]
• Justice Deputy Minister John Jeffery to deliver a lecture on the Transformation of the Justice System at UNISA [11 May]
• Deputy Minister Jeffery to launch Thembalethu Sexual Offences Court and inspect progress at the construction of the Plettenburg Bay Magistrate Court [09 May]
• Judge Mabel Jansen tenders her resignation [04 May]
• Justice Department to embark on Constitutional Awareness Programme in North West [24 Apr]
• Government calls for peaceful protests [07 Apr]
• Call for public comments on shortlisted candidates for Magistrates Vacancies [06 Apr]
• 48 Senior Magistrates appointed in various Courts [04 Apr]
• Minister Muthambi briefs parliament on annual plans of the Departmental of Justice and Constitutional Development [28 Mar]
• Justice Department welcomes the conviction of Dawie Kriel for racial remarks against Hindus [28 Mar]
• Justice to officially launch a Sexual Offences Court in Boschfontein [22 Mar]
• Media statement on the burglary at the National Department: Office of the Chief Justice, Midrand, Gauteng [20 Mar]
• Justice Department welcomes 20 year sentence handed to Human Trafficker [14 Mar]
• Justice Department Condemns Intimate Femicide [09 Mar]
• Justice Department joins the world in commemorating International Women’s Day [08 Mar]
• Deputy Minister Jeffery to deliver keynote address at the Eastern Cape NGO Coalition Consultation Dialogue on the Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Bill [07 Mar]
• Deputy Minister Jeffery to attend a Dialogue with Women Survivors of Gender Based Violence [01 Mar]
• Government notes judgement on withdrawal from the ICC [22 Feb]
• Justice Department welcomes strong action against discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation [16 Feb]
• Minister Masutha officially handed over exhumed remains of 14 POQO Political Prisons [11 Feb]
• Deputy Minister Jeffery to introduce members of the Information Regulator to media and stakeholders [08 Feb]
• Minister Masutha to officially handover exhumed remains of 14 POQO Political Prisoners [08 Feb]
• Minister Masutha to brief the media on the Traditional Courts Bill [19 Jan]
• Deputy Minister Jeffery to brief the media on the Cybercrimes and Cybersecurity Bill [17 Jan]
• Member of the public commits suicide at the Domestic Violence and Harassment Court, Pretoria [16 Jan]
• Minister Masutha meets with the Information Regulator to ensure effective implementation of the Protection of Personal Information Act (PPI ACT) [11 Jan]

Media Statements - 2016

• Deputy Minister Jeffery announces re-description of certain sheriff areas and advertising of vacant sheriff posts [13 Dec]
• Remains of Political Prisoners to be exhumed [12 Dec]
• Deputy Minister Jeffery to mobilize communities to act against women and children abuse [07 Dec]
• SCA upholds Minister’s appeal in assisted suicide case [06 Dec]
• The Information Regulator (SA) holds its Inaugural Meeting [02 Dec]
• Limpopo High Court media accreditation name tags to be collected from 27-28 November 2016 [24 Nov]
• Minister Masutha to launch Sekgosese Sexual Offences Court [22 Nov]
• Deadline extended for submission of inputs on the Prevention and Combating of Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Bill [16 Nov]
• President Zuma to lead celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Constitution [15 Nov]
• Minister Masutha welcomes ConCourt judgement to dismiss DA’s application on Rome Statute matter [14 Nov]
• Minister Masutha meets with the leadership of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) [11 Nov]
• President Zuma to officially open the High Court: Limpopo Division [10 Nov]
• Constitutional Court judgement to deter other would be racists in the workplace [09 Nov]
• Response to the concerns raised regarding the Prevention and Combating of Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Bill [01 Nov]
• Media briefing by Minister Michael Masutha on the Prevention and Combating of Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Bill [24 Oct]
• Media briefing by Minister Masutha on the Prevention and Combating of Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Bill [23 Oct]
• Briefing to the media by Minister Michael Masutha on the matter of International Criminal Court and Sudanese President Omar Al Bashir [21 Oct]
• Deputy Minister Jeffery calls for inputs on the draft guidelines for Commissioners and Clerks of the Small Claims Courts [13 Oct]
• Justice department makes progress towards improved governance and access to justice [12 Oct]
• Deputy Minister Jeffery awards bursaries to Moot Court Competition Winners [10 Oct]
• Deputy Minister Jeffery to deliver an address at the opening of the 6th National Schools Moot Court Competition [04 Oct]
• The Fees Commission to resume public hearings in Pretoria [21 Sep]
• Deputy Minister Jeffery participates in Mossel Bay Thusong Service Centre launch [19 Sep]
• The Fees Commission notes the announcement of fee adjustments for 2017 [19 Sep]
• Deputy Minister Jeffery to hand over copies of the Constitution to the Mossel Bay Thusong Service Centre, Western Cape [16 Sep]
• Minister Masutha to reflect on the judgement related to Jiba and Mrwebi [15 Sep]
• Minister Masutha strengthens ties with Vietnam Justice Ministry [13 Sep]
• Fees Commission condemns the disruption of its Public Hearings [08 Sep]
• The Fees Commission: Disruptions in East London and Cape Town [06 Sep]
• The Fees Commission to host public hearings in Cape Town [02 Sep]
• National Forum on the Legal Profession to brief the media on progress made towards the establishment of the Legal Practice Council [02 Sep]
• The Fees Commission to host public hearings in East London [30 Aug]
• Minister Masutha calls on members of the public to make inputs on the draft National Action Plan to Combat Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and related Intolerances (NAP) by 31 August 2016 [30 Aug]
• The Fees Commission to host public hearings in Durban [26 Aug]
• Deputy Minister Jeffery to engage in a dialogue with women in law [26 Aug]
• The Fees Commission to host public hearings in Thohoyandou [23 Aug]
• Minister Masutha to host a dialogue with women survivors of Gender-Based Violence [18 Aug]
• The Fees Commission to host public hearings in Nelspruit [18 Aug]
• Justice Department to host the last provincial consultation on the draft National Action Plan to combat Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerances in the North West Province [17 Aug]
• Women encouraged to seek free legal advice during the Access to Justice Week Campaign [12 Aug]
• Minister Masutha to address the Twelfth Annual General Conference of the South African Chapter of International Association of Women Judges [12 Aug]
• Fees Commission to commence public hearings in Pretoria [08 Aug]
• Fees Commission to host a Media Briefing to announce the commencement of public hearings [05 Aug]
• President Zuma signs proclamation on the amendment of the Terms of Reference on the Commission of Inquiry into Higher Education and Training [29 Jul]
• Minister Masutha to officiate the handover and reburial of former Umkhonto Wesizwe (MK) member, Norman Petersen [28 Jul]
• Minister Masutha fills 30 critical vacancies in the magistracy [28 Jul]
• Minister Masutha to interact with Nyanga community during an Imbizo [28 Jul]
• Raiteka learners excited to receive school shoes [26 Jul]
• Deputy Minister Jeffery officially launches the Small Claims Court in Richmond [25 Jul]
• Deputy Minister Jeffery to officially launch a Small Claims Court in Richmond [21 Jul]
• Justice Department to contribute basic necessities at the Raiteka Middle School [21 Jul]
• Deputy Minister Jeffery to celebrate Mandela Day with Children In Need [14 Jul]
• Human Trafficking consultative workshop takes centre stage in Cape Town [12 Jul]
• Justice Department to normalize justice services in Mqanduli [08 Jul]
• Deadline extended for submission of inputs on the Draft National Action Plan to Combat Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance (NAP) [06 Jul]
• Three Justice Department officials arrested for corruption related offences [29 Jun]
• Minister Masutha to officiate the Spiritual Repatriation and Symbolic Burial of TRC identified victims of Apartheid [29 Jun]
• Justice Department to host provincial consultation on draft National Action Plan to combat Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerances in Limpopo [28 Jun]
• Justice Department to host provincial consultation on draft National Action Plan to combat Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerances in the Western Cape [27 Jun]
• Deputy Minister Jeffery meets with the Regional Court President and Magistrate to solve case backlogs [24 Jun]
• Justice Department to host provincial consultation on draft National Action Plan to combat Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerances in the Free State [23 Jun]
• Justice Department to host provincial consultation on draft National Action Plan to combat Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerances in Mpumalanga [20 Jun]
• Justice Department to host provincial consultation on draft National Action Plan to combat Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerances in North West [20 Jun]
• Justice Department observes World Refugee Day [17 Jun]
• Deputy Minister Jeffery to interact with school learners on Constitutional Rights [09 Jun]
• Deputy Minister Jeffery to deliver keynote address at the Progressive Professional Forum in Cape Town [08 Jun]
• Deputy Minister Jeffery calls for input into the NAP [07 Jun]
• Deputy Minister Jeffery to host provincial consultation on draft National Action Plan to Combat Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerances in KwaZulu-Natal [03 Jun]
  
• Deputy Minister Jeffery calls on communities to exercise their Constitutional Rights to better their lives [01 Jun]
• Deputy Minister Jeffery to interact with Lusikisiki community on constitutional rights [01 Jun]
• The Fees Commission extends the due date for submissions to 30 June [01 Jun]
• Vandals of critical infrastructure to face harsher punishment [01 Jun]
• Deputy Minister Jeffery to interact with Orange Farm community on constitutional rights [31 May]
• Justice Department to interact with Umlazi learners on cyber bulling and sexting [30 May]
• Deputy Minister Jeffery to address South African Sheriffs Society AGM in Port Elizabeth [25 May]
• Justice Department commemorates International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia [17 May]
• Courts of Law Amendment Bill introduced to Parliament [13 May]
• Justice Minister grants special leave to Judge Jansen [11 May]
• Transfer of Director-General [05 May]
• Minister Masutha fills four critical vacancies in the Magistracy [04 May]
• Call for submissions to the Commission of Inquiry into Higher Education and Training [29 Apr]
• Justice invites child maintenance payers and beneficiaries to update their information for faster payments [28 Apr]
• Deputy Minister Jeffery addressed civil society organisations in East London [25 Apr]
• Deputy Minister Jeffery to address civil society organisations in East London [22 Apr]
• Media statement by Minister Masutha on the occasion of Justice Budget Vote Debate, GCIS Imbizo Centre, Parliament [19 Apr]
• Minister Masutha encourages learners to use their rights to their advantage [18 Apr]
• Minister Michael Masutha to deliver Budget Vote Speech for the DoJ&CD [13 Apr]
• KwaMashu community commits to work together with government to fight crime [13 Apr]
• Justice Department to conduct Learner Dialogue on Constitutional Education on 13 April 2016 [11 Apr]
• Government files for leave to appeal Al-Bashir SCA judgment [08 Apr]
• Announcement of the resignation of the Director-General of the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development [31 Mar]
• Minister of Justice to appeal Walus Judgment [30 Mar]
• Deputy Minister Jeffery to address a Summit on Briefing Patterns in the Legal Profession on 31 March in Kempton Park [29 Mar]
• Exhumation of 83 political prisoners to commence on 04 April 2016 [23 Mar]
• Minister Masutha to launch the Gallows Exhumation Project [22 Mar]
• Mpumalanga Justice Department leads a successful Anti-Racism march [16 Mar]
• Justice Department Eastern Cape Regional Office to conduct information session on Equality Courts on 18 March in Port Elizabeth [15 Mar]
• Justice Department Gauteng Regional Office to conduct information session on Equality Courts on 16 March at Roodepoort Magistrate Court [15 Mar]
• Justice Department Gauteng Regional Office to conduct information session on Equality Courts [14 Mar]
• Justice Department Mpumalanga Regional Office to lead Anti-Racism march on 16 March [14 Mar]
• Minister Masutha responds to Contralesa’s letter for pardon [11 Mar]
• South African delegation appears before UN Human Rights Committee at its 116th session, 7 – 8 March 2016, Geneva, Switzerland [10 Mar]
• Justice pledge for parity as the world celebrates International Women’s Day [08 Mar]
• Deputy Minster Jeffery to lead a government delegation to United Nations on South Africa’s human rights interventions [04 Mar]
• Minister Masutha addresses Africa Regional Seminar on finding practical solutions for sexual orientation based violence [03 Mar]
• Minister Masutha to officially open Africa Regional Seminar on sexual orientation based violence on 03 Mar [01 Mar]
• Justice Department launches National Action Plan to combat racism, discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance [29 Feb]
• Deputy Minister to deliver a keynote address at the consultative dialogue on the National Action Plan to Combat Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance (NAP) [29 Feb]
• Department of Justice to officially launch a National Action Plan to Combat Racism, Discrimination, Xenophobia and Intolerance [26 Feb]
• Justice department appoints 32 sheriffs to increase access to justice services [01 Feb]

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