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Justice In Action Newsletter, 06 Nov 2025, The week in pictures!
In the Justice In Action Newsletter, 06 Nov 2025 edition:
- Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi led the Maintenance Community Outreach campaign at Kabokweni, Mpumalanga on 31 October 2025.
- Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi attended the G20 Anti-Corruption working group ministerial meeting held at the Skukuza Safari Lodge, Kruger National Park on 30 October 2025.
- Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi launched the Court Interpreter’s Robing Programme at Kgosi Mampuru II correctional centre in Pretoria on 28 October 2025.
- Deputy Minister Andries Nel attended Whistleblowers Summit 2025 at The Venue, Melrose Arch, Johannesburg on 27 October 2025.
- Deputy Minister Andries Nel attended Wits Law students Council and class of 2025 final year gala dinner at Apollo Conference Hotel in Randburg on 18 October 2025.
Justice In Action Newsletter, 17 Oct 2025, The week in pictures!
In the Justice In Action Newsletter, 17 Oct 2025 edition:
- Deputy Minister Andries Nel delivered a keynote address at the 6th International Social Conference. The event took place at Cape Town International Convention Centre on 15 October 2025.
- The National School Moot Court Competition kickstarted at the University of Pretoria on 9 October 2025.
- The Department hosted the National Task Team Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Expression and Sex Characteristics (SOGIESC) and Human Rights Matters at the Park Lodge Hotel in Pretoria Central on 06 October 2025.
- Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi alongside Deputy Minister Andries Nel led a two-day Departmental Strategic Planning Session at the Birchwood Hotel and Conference Centre in Boksburg on 2-3 October 2025.
Justice In Action Newsletter, 23 Sep 2025, The week in pictures!
In the Justice In Action Newsletter, Part 2, 23 Sep 2025 edition:
- Members of the public came in numbers to have their Wills drafted free of charge at the National Office, Pretoria on 16 September 2025.
- The Department, in partnership with the Law Society of South Africa (LSSA), hosted a session on drafting of Wills at the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) offices. This significant event took place during Wills Week which was earmarked for the 15-19 September 2025.
- Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi handed over the exhumed remains of political activists at Skhweyiya Community Hall at Mlungisi township , Komani in the Eastern C ape on 11 September 2025.
In the Justice In Action Newsletter, Part 1, 23 Sep 2025 edition:
- 1. Deputy Minister Andries Nel officially closed the Wills Week in Mthatha, Eastern Cape as part of nationwide roadshows, assisting the public to get their Wills drafted free of charge. The event took place on 19 September 2025.
- 2. Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi, addressing and updating officials on the latest developments in the Justice space. The Minister addressed staff at the national office whilst provinces connected virtually on 19 September 2025.
- 3. Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi leading the Justice Crime Prevention and Security (JCPS) Cluster in Mthatha, Eastern Cape, as part of community outreach tackling crime and violence in the area on 18 September 2025.
- 4. Deputy Minister Andries Nel participated and addressed community members as part of the national Wills Week in Mitchell’s Plain, Cape Town on 17 September 2025.
- 5. The Department, in partnership with Law Society of South Africa (LASA) and other stakeholders held a community engagement for National Wills week in Edendale, Pietermaritzburg on 16 September 2025.
Justice In Action Newsletter, 12 Sep 2025, The week in pictures!
In the Justice In Action Newsletter, 12 Sep 2025 edition:
- Justice and Constitutional Development Minister, Mmamoloko Kubayi, delivered South Africa’s General Statement at the four-day 63rd Annual Session of the Asian-African Legal Consultative Organisation (AALCO) conference in Kampala, Uganda on 8 September 2025.
- Deputy Minister Andries Nel attended two stakeholder engagements hosted by the South African Police Service in Mitchells Plain and Emfuleni respectively. The engagements, which took place on 9 September, form part of a collaborative effort to address the spate of gang related killings in the Western Cape.
- Deputy Minister Andries Nel, accompanied by Western Cape Judge President Nolwazi Mabindla-Boqwana and other senior Justice officials, met with the Acting Minister of Police Professor Firoz Cachalia in Cape Town on 10 November 2025.
- Deputy Minister Andries Nel visited the Athlone Magistrate’s Court, following a shooting incident outside the court’s premises. Mr Nel’s visit took place on 8 September 2025.
In the Justice In Action Newsletter, 09 Sep 2025 edition:
- Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi, delivered a keynote address at the 2025 Book Roundtable Conversation on the theme, “Justice, Gender and the Unfinished Work of Freedom” at EmpowaWorx House in Randburg on 3 September 2025.
- Deputy Minister Andries Nel attended the launch of a Policy Paper by the C entre for the S tudy of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR) at the Embassy of Switzerland in Pretoria on 3 September 2025.
- Deputy Minister Andries Nel attended the 40th anniversary of Small Claims Court together with the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court staff on 2 September 2025.
- Deputy Minister Andries Nel attended a Magistrate’s Commission meeting in support of Magistracy on Monday, 25 August 2025.
Justice In Action Newsletter, 22 Aug 2025, The week in pictures!
In the Justice In Action Newsletter, 22 Aug 2025 edition:
- Deputy Minister Andries Nel joined the South African Law Reform Commission (SALRC) workshop at the Brigitte Mabandla Justice College to reflect on its role in post-apartheid South Africa. The workshop took place on 21 August 2025.
- Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi conducts an oversight visit to assess court operations as well as ease of access to justice at New Brighton Magistrate’s Court, in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape on 21 August 2025.
- Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi addressed the South African Women in Dialogue at Unisa on 20 August 2025.
- Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi delivered a keynote address at the National Prosecuting Authority’s Senior Management Conference on 19 August 2025.
- Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi visited the Randburg Magistrate’s Court as part of the Access to Justice Week on 18 August 2025.
- Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi took part in a joint Justice Crime Prevention and Security (JCPS) Cluster imbizo held at Ga-Kgapane, Bolobedu on 8 August 2025.
- President Cyril Ramaphosa and Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi attended the International Women’s Day event at Nkowankowa sports ground in Tzaneen, on 9 August 2025.
- Deputy Minister Andries Nel, together with the Department of Social Development, partnered with Airport Company of South Africa (ACSA) hosting human trafficking awareness at the Cape Town Airport on 30 July 2025.
Justice In Action Newsletter, 18 July 2025, The week in pictures!
In the Justice In Action Newsletter, 18 Jul 2025 edition:
- Deputy Minister Andries Nel officially launched the court online system in the Eastern Cape High Court, Gqeberha on 16 July 2025.
- Newly appointed senior managers attended a two-day induction programme aimed to equip them with the necessary tools and insight to lead efficiently. The induction was held at the Brigitte Mabandla Justice College on 10-11 July 2025.
- Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi and Deputy Minister Andries Nel hosted a high-level stakeholder engagement to reflect on the department’s achievements and priorities at Protea Fire and Ice, Cape Town on 9 July 2025.
- Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi hosted a community engagement session on child maintenance at Mfuleni, Cape Town, on 8 July 2025.
- Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi delivered a keynote address at the Legal Practitioners Fidelity Fund and Law Society South Africa’s Young Lawyers Conference at Emperors Palace on 5 July 2025.
- Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi urged members of the Limpopo House of Traditional Leaders to make inputs on the regulations for the Traditional Courts Act. She made the announcement during the ministerial consultations held at The Ranch Lodge in Polokwane on 4 July 2025.
- Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi led the departmental Gender-Based Violence and Femicide Imbizo at Ngoako Ramatlhodi Sports Complex in Seshego Limpopo on 4 July 2025.
Justice In Action Newsletter, 04 July 2025, The week in pictures!
In the Justice In Action Newsletter, 04 Jul 2025 edition:
- Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi participates in the special seating of the Judicial Service Commission (JSC), interviewing candidates for the position of Deputy Chief Justice held at the Sandton Hotel on Wednesday, 2 July 2025.
- Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Ms Mmamoloko Kubayi, together with Deputy Minister Andries Nel, tabled the Budget Vote Speech for the Office of Chief Justice (OCJ) in Parliament, Cape Town, on 1 July 2025.
- The Department’s youth recently engaged in a dialogue under the theme: “Skills for the changing world: Empowering youth for meaningful economic participation.” The event took place at Brigitte Mabandla Justice College on 27 June 2025.
- The Department hosted a Youth and Constitutional dialogue at Freedom Park. Director General, Advocate Doc Mashabane delivered the keynote address during the event held on 26 June 2025.
- Director-General Advocate Doc Mashabane, together with Gauteng Provincial Head, Mr Tsietsi Malema and provincial senior managers bid farewell to Mr Anand Moodley after 46 years of service.
- The Gauteng Provincial Office held a two-day Provincial Strategic Session focusing on improving service delivery. The session was hosted at the Brigitte Mabandla Justice College on 26-27 June 2025. Director-General, Advocate Doc Mashabane addressed officials during the session.
Justice In Action Newsletter, 25 June 2025, The week in pictures!
The Constitutional Court, led by Chief Justice Mandisa Maya commemorated 30 years since the establishment of the court. The celebration was held at the Constitutional Hill on 20 June 2025. The event was graced by President Cyril Ramaphosa, former Presidents; Mr Thabo Mbheki and Mr Kgalema Motlanthe, Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi and former Chief Justice Raymond Zondo, among other dignitaries.
Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi delivered the eulogy at the funeral service of the late Justice Clement Themba Sangoni, affectionally known by his praise name, Aah! Diliz’intaba. The late Judge was laid to rest at Qokolweni in Mthatha,Eastern Cape on 21 June 2025.
Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi attended the National Prayer Day for Healing and Reconciliation at the Grace Bible Church in Pimville on 22 June 2025.
Justice In Action Newsletter, 23 June 2025, The week in pictures!
In the Justice In Action Newsletter, 23 Jun 2025 edition:
- Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi conducted a community outreach programme in Eldorado Park, Johannesburg, on 21 June 2025.
- Deputy Minister visited the Office of the Sheriff in Killarney, Cape Town on 13 June 2025.
- Deputy Minister visited the Wynberg Magistrate’s Court in Cape Town to assess service delivery on 12 June 2025.
- Deputy Minster’s visited the Goodwood Municipal Court in Cape Town as part of his oversight visit on 11 June 2025.
- Risk and Integrity Management Unit hosted the financial disclosure information session, sensitising officials about the risks of non- disclosure. The session took place at national office on 3 June 2025.
- Director-General, Advocate Doc Mashabane bids farewell to Ms Moloko Mamabolo, who, in her 20 years of service has served under four (4) Director-Generals in the Department.
Justice In Action Newsletter, 10 June 2025, The week in pictures!
In the Justice In Action Newsletter, 10 Jun 2025 edition:
- About 200 children marched to the Constitutional Court to handover a memorandum to Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi on 1 June 2025. The march was held as part of Child Protection Week to give children a platform to voice their concerns about safety and protection.
- Brigitte Mabandla Justice College, in collaboration with University of Pretoria Centre for Human Rights Faculty of Law, hosted the Clerks of the Court Access to Justice for Persons with Disabilities training on 29 May 2025.
- The Department observed the international AIDS candlelight memorial held at Auditorium 1, National Office on 30 May 2025.
Justice In Action Newsletter, 30 May 2025, The week in pictures!
In the Justice In Action Newsletter, 30 May 2025 edition:
- MINISTER MMAMOLOKO KUBAYI met with Namibia’s Minister of Justice and Labour Relations, Mr Fillemon Wise Immanuel to discuss and strengthen bilateral cooperation between the two Departments. The meeting took place on 29 May 2025.
- DEPUTY MINISTER ANDRIES NEL attended the Black Lawyers Association National General Meeting in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, where he delivered a keynote address on 24 May 2025.
- MINISTER MMAMOLOKO KUBAYI engaged with Greenbushes community members at Kuyga Community Hall in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, during an outreach programme to kick start Child Protection Month on 23 May 2025.
Justice In Action Newsletter, 09 May 2025, The week in pictures!
In the Justice In Action Newsletter, 09 May 2025 edition:
- Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi addressing the closing session of the 15th Commonwealth Regional Conference of Heads of Anti-Corruption Authorities in Africa on behalf of President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Westin Hotel in Cape Town, on 8 May 2025.
- Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mr Andries Nel arriving and received by Deputy Minister of Transport Mr Mkhuleko Hlengwa ahead of the follow-up meeting of the Deputy Ministerial Task Team on the Road Accident Fund and its impact on the Justice system on 9 May 2025.
- Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi visited Deputy Judge President Zamani Mswazi and his team of judges at the Mthatha High Court on 6 May 2025.
- Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi presided over the handover and reburial ceremony of the exhumed remains of Benjamin Moloise and Abraham Mngomezulu at Orlando Community Hall in Soweto. Deputy Minister Andries Nel, was also among the dignitories in attendance on 3 May 2025.
- Director-General, Advocate Doc Mashabane rendered a keynote address during the Human Resource Planning meeting at Kgosi Mampuru II Correctional Centre. The meeting looked at progress and challenges from various offices within the HR division, meeting held on 6 May 2025.
- Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi established and held the first ever Justice Forum aimed to turn the department’s reputation around. The two-day session was held at Brigitte Mabandla Justice College on 22-23 April 2025.
Justice In Action Newsletter, 15 April 2025, The week in pictures!
In the Justice In Action Newsletter, 15 Apr 2025 edition:
- Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi recently met with the Limpopo Provincial Office to address staff. She also paid a visit at the Limpopo High Court to do a walkabout including meeting and greeting staff on 10 April 2025.
- Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi delivered a message of support and introduced President Cyril Ramaphosa to deliver a keynote address at the 17th Biennial Conference of the International Association of Women Judges(IAWJ),Cape Town International Convection Centre, on 9 April 2025.
- Director-General, Advocate Doc Mashabane visited the Wynberg Magistrate’s Court, Cape Town, to assess the situation following the shooting incident on 10 April 2025.
- Director-General, Advocate Doc Mashabane visited the Cape Town Master’s Office as part of a follow-up to Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi’s recent engagement at the office to ensure that the issues raised are receiving the necessary attention. The meeting took place on 10 April 2025..
- Director-General, Advocate Doc Mashabane addressed the welcome dinner of the 17th Biennial Conference of the International Association of Women Judges, Cape Town International Convention Centre, on 9 April 2025.
- Limpopo bids farewell to Provincial Head, Advocate Kholeka Sonti who retired after 26 years of service on 31 March 2025.