Justice.Gov.Za Updates

Statement: 2026 Judiciary Conference

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:22:52 GMT

Advisory: Minister Kubayi to deliver Remarks at the 2026 Judiciary Conference Gala Dinner and Conference, 13 July 2026

Speech: Tribute to Judge President Jappie

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:13:32 GMT

Tribute by the Hon Andries Nel, MP, Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development at a Court Sitting in Memoriam of Retired Judge President Achmat Naeem Jappie of the KwaZulu-Natal Division of the High Court Pietermaritzburg on 13 July 2026.

Round Table Review of the Service Charter for Victims of Crime

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 08:54:34 GMT

Report on the National Consultative Round Table Review of the Service Charter for Victims of Crime, 31 March 2026

Speech: Gallows Lecture

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 19:03:03 GMT

Remarks by the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi, Gallows Lecture, 11 July 2026

Statement: IDAC Ombud Office launch

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:54:08 GMT

Minister Kubayi officially launches the IDAC Ombud Office in Pretoria, 10 July 2026

Advisory: Gallows Lecture

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:47:29 GMT

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development to deliver the Gallows Lecture, 10 July 2026

Speech: AI and the Law Conference

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 19:12:36 GMT

Remarks by the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi, AI and the Law Conference, 09 July 2026

Statement: IDAC Oversight Offices

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:03:12 GMT

Minister Kubayi launches the IDAC Oversight Offices, 9 July 2026

Statement: Artificial Intelligence and the Law Conference 2026

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 08:37:29 GMT

Minister Kubayi to address delegates at the Artificial Intelligence and the Law Conference 2026, 8 July 2026

Operational Notice: Pietermaritzburg Master's Office

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 09:34:03 GMT

Please note that there is currently a power failure at the Master of the High Court: Pietermaritzburg (KZN).

New Government Gazettes [5]

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 08:06:35 GMT

Superior Courts Act (10/2013): Determination of the areas under jurisdiction of the main and local seats of the Divisions of the High Court of South Africa (Limpopo, Gauteng, North West, and Mpumalanga, GG 54935, GoN 7648, 02 July 2026
Commencement of the Constitution Eighteenth Amendment Act, 2023 (Act No. 3 of 2023): Erratum Notice, GG 54933, GoN 324, 02 July 2026
Constitution Eighteenth Amendment Act, 2023 (Act No. 3 of 2023): Commencement of the Act, GG 54901, GoN 321, 28 Jun 2026
Section 174(1) of the Constitution: Guidelines for the appointment of Judges, GG 54864, GoN 7613, 17 Jun 2026
Commissions Act (8/1947): Amendment of term: Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System arising from the specific allegations made public by Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi on 6 July 2025, GG 54818, R. 320, 09 Jun 2026
Truth and Reconciliation Commission: Amendment of term: Judicial Commission of Inquiry into allegations regarding efforts or attempts have been made to stop the investigation or prosecution of Truth and Reconciliation Commission Cases, GG 54818, R. 319, 09 Jun 2026
Commissions Act (8/1947): Judicial Commissions of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System arising from specific allegations made by Lieutenant Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi on 6 July 2025: Amendment Regulations, GG 54818, R. 318, 09 Jun 2026

New Bill

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:50:22 GMT

Repeal of Certain Pre-1994 Justice Laws Bill, 2026: Publication of explanatory summary of the Repeal of Certain Pre-1994 Justice Laws Bill, 2026, GG 54941, GoN 7660, 03 July 2026

Rules Board: Invite for Comment MCR 51

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:23:03 GMT

Request for Comment: Possible amendments to Magistrates' Courts Rule 51 (Appeals in Civil Cases) with regards to civil appeals and reasons in writing in that sub-rule (1) is duplicated in sub-rule (8).
Comments must be submitted on or before 31 August 2026.

Tender cancelled: RFQ 15 2025

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:16:23 GMT

RFQ 15 2025 – SITA RFB 1183/2022 TRANSVERSAL CONTRACT: APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR THE MAINTENACE AND SUPPORT OF THE DOJ&CD SAP ENVIRONMENT FOR A PERIOD OF 36 MONTHS has been cancelled.

Tender Awarded: RFQ 16 2025

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:27:16 GMT

RFQ 16 2025 – SITA RFB 1183/2022 TRANSVERSAL CONTRACT: APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF INTEGRATED JUSTICE SYSTEM (IJS) TRANSVERSAL CONTRACT SKILLS RESOURCING SERVICES FOR A PERIOD OF 36 MONTHS.
Name of the Supplier : Jicho Consulting (Pty) Ltd
Awarded Amount : R 209 916 000.00 (VAT incl.)
Contract Period : 36 Months
BBB-EE Level : 1
Enterprise Type: QSE

Speech: Seminar and Exhibition of the 30th Celebration of the Constitution

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:57:01 GMT

Address by the Hon Andries Nel, MP, Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, at a Seminar and Exhibition of the 30th Celebration of the Constitution, hosted by the South African Judicial Education Institute (SAJEI), held at Freedom Park, Friday 26 June 2026.

Country Report on the National Action Plan

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:51:49 GMT

Country Report on the National Action Plan to Combat Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance (NAP) on Migration in South Africa, 1 June 2026.

Operational Notice: Gqeberha Masters Office

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:58:36 GMT

Please note that the (Port Elizabeth) (EC) currently has no water supply to the office, as is therefor closed on 25-26 Jun 2026.

Statement: NTT SOGIESC Matters Charts progress

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:39:32 GMT

National Task Team on SOGIESC Matters Charts progress on Hate Crimes Legislation and Welcomes Landmark Equality Court Judgment, 24 June 2026

Advisory: Gauteng School Poster Competition Ceremony

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:51:02 GMT

Advisory: Justice Department and Gauteng Department of Education to host the Gauteng School Poster Competition Ceremony, 24 June 2026

Statement: Youth and the Constitution Dialogue

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:21:42 GMT

Justice Department and UNISA to host the Youth and the Constitution Dialogue in observance of the 50th Anniversary of the 1976 Student Uprising and the 30th Anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution at Polokwane, 23 June 2026

Tender awarded: RFQ 17 2025

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:20:50 GMT

RFQ 17 2025 – SITA RFB 740/2020 TRANSVERSAL CONTRACT: APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF 125 ICMS SCANNERS INCLUDING 5 YEAR WARRANTY AND 300 CONSUMABLE KITS FOR DOJ&CD NATIONALLY.

Name of the Supplier : ORY Technical Services
Awarded Amount : R 9 138 818.22 (VAT incl.)
Contract Period : Once off delivery
Quantity: 95 ICMS Scanners
Awarded Provinces: GP, WC, NW, LP, EC & KZN
BBB-EE Level : 1
Enterprise Type: EME

Name of the Supplier : ORY Technical Services
Awarded Amount : R 6 319 371.90 (VAT incl.)
Contract Period : Once off delivery
Quantity: 300 Consumable kit
Awarded Provinces: National Office (GP)
BBB-EE Level : 1
Enterprise Type: EME

Name of the Supplier : Ndiza Information Systems
Awarded Amount : R 2 955 493.56 (VAT incl.)
Contract Period : Once off delivery
Quantity: 30 ICMS Scanners
Awarded Province: FS, MP & NC
BBB-EE Level : 1
Enterprise Type: QSE

Operational Notice: Family Advocate Pretoria

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:35:02 GMT

Please note that the Office of Family Advocate, Pretoria will be fumigated on 26 June 2026 therefore the office will close at 12h00.

Speech: Youth and Constitution Dialogue

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:47:35 GMT

Keynote Address by the Hon Andries Nel, MP, Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development at the Youth and Constitution Dialogue held at Constitutional Hill, Johannesburg, 19 June 2026

Statement: Youth and the Constitution Dialogue

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:59:12 GMT

Deputy Minister Nel to address the Youth and the Constitution Dialogue in observance of the 50th Anniversary of the 1976 Student Uprising and 30th Anniversary of the Adoption of the Constitution, 18 June 2026

Speech: Engagement with Law Students

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:07:33 GMT

Remarks by the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi, Engagement with Law Students, 15 June 2026

Statement: Webinar on the Constitutional Court Judgement

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:48:45 GMT

Justice Department and Stakeholders host a Webinar on the Constitutional Court Judgement in Centre for Child Law Vs Media 24 Ltd and Others, 18 June 2026

Video: Pride Month Webinar

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:52:07 GMT

Pride Month Webinar hosted by the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development, Friday, 12 June 2026

Statement: Virtual Priority Court visit

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:37:15 GMT

Deputy Minister Nel’s visit to the Virtual Priority Court dealing with Immigration Matters, 17 June 2026

Statement: Virtual Priority Court

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 09:18:07 GMT

Deputy Minister Andries Nel to visit the Virtual Priority Court dealing with Immigration Matters in Durban, 16 June 2026

Statement: Ministerial Engagement with Law Students

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 06:17:27 GMT

Minister Kubayi to host an Engagement with Law Students, 14 June 2026

Ministerial Speech: LGBTQIA+ Sector Gauteng Provincial Pilot Dialogue

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 15:47:13 GMT

Keynote Address by the Hon Andries Nel, MP, Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, at the National Dialogue of South Africa’s LGBTQIA+ Sector Gauteng Provincial Pilot Dialogue, held at the Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, Saturday, 13 June 2026

Ministerial Speech: Pride Month Webinar

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:36:54 GMT

Keynote Address by the Hon Andries Nel, MP, Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development at a Pride Month Webinar hosted by the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development, Friday, 12 June 2026

Government Gazettes [4]

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:05:01 GMT

Special Investigating Units and Special Tribunals Act: Matters referred to SIU and Special Tribunal: PSIRA and UIF (English/Afrikaans), GG 54771, RG 12004, P 316, 03 Jun 2026
Rules Board for Courts of Law Act, 1985 (Act No. 107 of 1985): Amendment of the Rules regulating the conduct of the proceedings of the Provincial and Local Divisions of the High Court of South Africa, GG 54757, RG 7532, 29 May 2026
Rules Board for Courts of Law Act, 1985 (Act No. 107 of 1985): Amendment of Rules regulating the conduct of the proceedings of the Provincial and Local Divisions of the High Court of South Africa, GG 54757, RG 7531, 29 May 2026
Rules Board for Courts of Law Act, 1985 (Act No. 107 of 1985): Amendment of the Rules regulating the conduct of the proceedings of the Magistrates’ Courts of South Africa, GG 54757 87, RG 7530, 29 May 2026

Justice Today June 2026, Youth Month

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:16:55 GMT

In this edition:
1. Minister Kubayi emphasises the importance of education to young women
2. TRC Education Assistance Programme making dreams come true
3. President Ramaphosa launches TRC Housing Assistance Reparations
4. Empowering the youth though internships
5. Office of the Family Advocate – reigniting family fabric
6. What is the Guardian’s Fund?
7. An overview of various careers in the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development

Statement: Social Justice Walk 2026

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:40:24 GMT

Justice Department and the Stellenbosch University to lead Social Justice Walk 2026

Rationalisation of Courts

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:34:01 GMT

Draft Notice: Superior Courts Act, 2013 (Act No. 10 of 2013) Determination of the areas under jurisdiction of the Main and Local Seats of the Divisions of the High Court of South Africa.

Guidelines for the Appointment of Acting Judges in the Superior Courts, Supreme Court of Appeal and Specialist Courts.

Operational Notice: Departmental external telephony services

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:58:33 GMT

Please be informed that the Department is currently experiencing challenges affecting external telephony services, resulting in some landline phones being unable to make calls.

Minsiterial Speech: Rationalisation of the Courts Report

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:40:35 GMT

Media Briefing Statement by the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi on Rationalisation of the Courts, GCIS, Thursday, 09 April 2026

Video: Constitutional dialogue with young women

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:17:36 GMT

Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi hosted a constitutional dialogue with young women, SABC News, 07 June 2026

Statement: Implementation of Rationalisation Reports

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:30:41 GMT

Minister Kubayi to brief the Media on the Implementation of Rationalisation Reports, 08 June 2026

Magitrates Commission: Statements S v Sibanyoni

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:47:07 GMT

Media Statement: Complaint against Chief Magistrate Tuleto Tonjeni in the matter of State v Sibanyoni and others, 03 June 2026
Media Statement: Complaint against Chief Magistrate Tuleto Tonjeni in the matter of State v Sibanyoni and others, 28 May 2026

Ministerial Speech: SADC Committee of Ministers of Justice Closing

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 19:40:38 GMT

Closing Remarks by Honourable Mmamoloko Kubayi, Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development of the Republic of South Africa and Chairperson of the SADC Committee of Ministers of Justice & Attorneys General during the official Closing of the Meeting of the SADC Committee of Ministers of Justice & Attorneys General, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, 5 June 2026

Ministerial Speech: SADC Committee of Ministers of Justice Opening

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:47:49 GMT

Opening Remarks by Honourable Mmamoloko Kubayi, Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development of the Republic of South Africa and Chairperson of the SADC Committee of Ministers of Justice/ Attorneys General during the official Opening of the Meeting of the SADC Committee of Ministers of Justice/ Attorneys General, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, 5 June 2026

Statement: Youth Month

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:57:40 GMT

Minister Kubayi to host 30 young Women Professionals during the Youth Month, 05 June 2026

Operational Notice

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:17:48 GMT

Please note that there is a disruption in network connectivity at the Office of Family Advocate, Kimberley due to vandalism, which is affecting the sending and receiving of emails.

IJS Newsletter Jun 2026

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 09:48:57 GMT

IPM Delivers Real-Time Criminal Verification in Support of Ghanaian Repatriation.

State Attorney Briefings

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 09:20:18 GMT

Statistics on State Attorney Briefings for Mar 2026.

Ministerial Speech: 30th Anniversary of the Adoption of the Constitution Joint Sitting of Parliament

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:06:57 GMT

Address by the Hon Andries Nel, MP, Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development during a Joint Sitting of Parliament to Commemorate the 30th Anniversary of the Adoption of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa held on 4 June 2026.

Ministerial Speech: SADC-ECF

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:48:22 GMT

Opening Remarks by the Hon Andries Nel, MP, Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, at the SADC Electoral Commissions Forum (SADC-ECF) New Commissioners’ Induction Programme at the Radisson Hotel, Kempton Park, Ekurhuleni on 3 June 2026

Statement: SADC Committee Meeting of Ministers

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:54:43 GMT

Minister Kubayi to chair the SADC Committee Meeting of Ministers, 03 June 2026

Call for 2027 TRC Education assistance.

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:32:33 GMT

Annual public call for 2027 applications for TRC Basic and Higher Education assistance.