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Speech: Apostolic Church

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 20:45:22 GMT

Remarks by the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi, Apostolic Church, 23 August 2026

Statement: Minister applauds Whistleblower

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 17:20:07 GMT

Minister Kubayi welcomes and applauds a Whistleblower who helped save a life of a Senior Employee in her Department, 22 August 2026

Statement: St Paul African Apostolic Church Annual Feast

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:40:39 GMT

Minister Kubayi to address St Paul African Apostolic Church Annual Feast, 20 August 2026

Speech: SAHRC Online Stakeholder Engagement

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 08:47:12 GMT

Message of Support by the Hon AC Nel, MP, Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development at the SA Human Rights Commission Online Stakeholder Engagement on Information Integrity and Human Rights on 19 August 2026

Survey: Youth Access to Justice Survey, Aug 2026

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:21:02 GMT

The Department is seeking the views of young people aged 15-35 years on their experiences, challenges, and needs when accessing justice-related information, services, and support. The survey closes on 11 Sep 2026.

Operational Notice: Port Shepstone Court

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:26:33 GMT

Please note that the Port Shepstone Magistrate’s Court's telephone system is experiencing problems. The Court can temporarily be contacted on the listed numbers.

Speech: Closing of Access to Justice Week 2026

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:29:39 GMT

Address by the Hon Andries Nel, MP, Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development at the Closing of Access to Justice Week 2026, Thulamahashe, Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga, 14 August 2026

Justice in Action, 2026/2027, Vol 05, 14 Aug 2026

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:56:06 GMT

In this issue:
Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi, appearing before the Khampepe Judicial Commission of Inquiry into the Investigation and Prosecution of Apartheid-Era Crimes on 7 August 2026.
Justice and Constitutional Development Deputy Minister Andries Nel, addressing the South African Chapter of the International Association of Women Judges (SAC-IAWJ) Annual General Conference, University of the Free State in Bloemfontein on 8 August 2026.
In celebration of Women’s Day 2026, Deputy Minister Andries Nel joined in the Ministerial Health Awareness Walk, led by Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga, from Stanza Bopape Street to the Union Buildings, Pretoria on 9 August 2026.

Justice in Action, 2026/2027, Vol 04, 14 Aug 2026

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:55:43 GMT

In this issue:
Acting Director-General Ms Kalayvani Pillay adressing officials at the national office on 29 July 2026.
Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi, joined by Social Development Minister Dina Pule, in partnership with the Special Investigating Unit (SIU), launched the Cold Feet Project Initiative at Mononong Primary School in Mamelodi East on 31 July 2026.
Deputy Minister Andries Nel delivers the keynote address at the Lex-Informatica 2026 Conference, held at the CSIR International Convention Centre in Pretoria on 30 July 2026.
Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi and National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP), Andy Mothibi briefs media on Investigative Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) developments and remedial measures on 30 July 2026.
Justice and Constitutional Development Deputy Minister Andries Nel, delivering a public lecture on “Indigenous Languages and the Justice System” at the University of Mpumalanga, Mbombela Campus on 28 July 2026.

Speech: BBC Summit

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:48:52 GMT

Remarks by the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi, BBC Summit, 13 August 2026

Speech: Regional Court Presidents’ Forum and Chief Magistrates’ Forum

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:57:23 GMT

Input by the Hon Andries Nel, MP, Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development to the Joint Meeting of the Regional Court Presidents’ Forum and Chief Magistrates’ Forum held on 13 August 2026

Statement: Access to Justice campaign closing event

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:53:40 GMT

Deputy Minister Andries Nel to officiate the closing event of the Access to Justice campaign at Thulamahashe in Mpumalanga, 13 August 2026

Audio: Access to Justice Week

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 08:44:10 GMT

Discussion on the Access to Justice Week (10-14 Aug 2026) launch in the Northern Cape.

Speech: Symposium 2 on Gender Inequality and Anti-Corruption

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:04:03 GMT

Address by the Hon Andries Nel, MP, Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development at Symposium 2 on Gender Inequality and Anti-Corruption: Advancing Gender-Responsive Governance, Accountability and Institutional Reform at Stellenbosch University, Bellville Park Campus on Wednesday, 12 August 2026

Statement: Symposium on Gender Inequality and Anti-Corruption

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 19:58:14 GMT

Justice and Constitutional Development Deputy Minister to attend Symposium on Gender Inequality and Anti-Corruption, 11 August 2026

Statement: Black Business Council Summit

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:46:33 GMT

Minister Kubayi to deliver a special address at the annual Black Business Council Summit, 11 August 2026

Speech: New Amendment Bills

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:42:38 GMT

Statement on Legislative Development by Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Ms Mmamoloko Kubayi on the 11th August 2026

New Government Gazettes [5]

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:26:01 GMT

Maintenance Act, 1998 (Act No. 99 of 1998): Amendment of regulations relating to maintenance, GG 55152, GoN 7783, 07 August 2026
Commission’s Act (8/1947): Judicial Commission on Inquiry: Fourth Amendment of term, GG 55133, GoN 330, 04 August 2026
Maintenance Act, 1998 (Act No. 99 of 1998): Amendment of regulations relating to maintenance, GG 55097, GoN 7754, 31 July 2026
Special Investigating Units and Special Tribunals Act, 1996 (Act No. 74 of 1996): Referral of matters to existing Special Investigating Unit: Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality, GG 55075, RG 329, 31 July 2026
Special Investigating Units and Special Tribunals Act, 1996 (Act No. 74 of 1996): Referral of matters to existing Special Investigating Unit: Gauteng Provincial Department of Health, GG 55075, RG 328, 31 July 2026

Statement: Key Legislative Amendment Bills

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 07:46:48 GMT

Minister Kubayi to brief the media on Key Legislative Amendment Bills approved by Cabinet, 10 August 2026

Speech: SAC-IAWJ AGM

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 17:55:22 GMT

Message of Support by the Hon Andries Nel, MP, Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, at the South African Chapter of the International Association of Women Judges (SAC-IAWJ) Annual General Conference, held at the University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, Saturday 8 August 2026

Statement: BLA High Tea

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:54:37 GMT

Minister Kubayi to address the Black Lawyers Association (BLA) High Tea, 07 August 2026

Invite to Comment: 3 Bills

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:34:20 GMT

Invitation for Public comments on General (Mining) Laws Amendment Bill, 2026; Legal Practice Amendment Bill, 2026 and Regulation of Trusts Bill, 2026, GG 55166, GoN 4088, 07 August 2026

Invite to Comment: 3 Bills

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:34:20 GMT

Invitation for Public comments on General (Mining) Laws Amendment Bill, 2026; Legal Practice Amendment Bill, 2026 and Regulation of Trusts Bill, 2026, GG 55166, GoN 4088, 07 August 2026

Statement: Access to Justice Week 2026

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:14:07 GMT

Justice Department to launch the Access to Justice Week campaign in Kimberley, 07 August 2026

Statement: New EC DPP

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:07:47 GMT

Minister Kubayi welcomes the appointment of Advocate Samkelo Callaway Mtwana as the Director of Public Prosecutions for the Eastern Cape Division, 07 August 2026

Speech: NCACC

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:29:01 GMT

Opening statement by Hon Andries Nel, MP, Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development and Deputy Chairperson of the National Conventional Arms Control Committee (NCACC) to the Joint Standing Committee on Defence on the presentation of the 2026 first quarter report of the NCACC on Friday, 7 August 2026

Statement: Khampepe Inquiry

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:30:02 GMT

Minister Kubayi to appear at the Khampepe Judicial Commission of Inquiry, 06 August 2026

Speech: Judicial Matters Amendment Bill [B8–2025]

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:08:32 GMT

Opening Statement by the Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development at a briefing on the Judicial Matters Amendment Bill [B8–2025] to Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development on 5 August 2026

Statement: State V Sibanyoni and Others

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:58:38 GMT

Third Media Statement regarding the complaint against Chief Magistrate T Tonjeni in the matter of State V Sibanyoni and Others, 05 August 2026

Speech: Criminal Matters Bill [B18–2025]

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:22:41 GMT

Opening Statement by the Hon Andries Nel, MP, Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development at a briefing on the International Co-operation in Criminal Matters Bill [B18–2025] to the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development held on 5 August 2026

Speech: SAJEI Amendment Bill

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:19:13 GMT

Opening Statement by the Hon Andries Nel, MP, Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development at a briefing on the South African Judicial Education Institute Amendment Bill [B26–2025] to the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development on 4 August 2026

Statement: EC GBVF Imbizo

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:22:17 GMT

Minister Kubayi to host Gender- Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) Imbizo in the Eastern Cape, 03 August 2026

Invite to Comment: Oath or Affirmation

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:23:13 GMT

Invitation for comments on the draft Regulations for governing the administering of an Oath or Affirmation. Closing date: 31 August 2026.