Justice.Gov.Za Updates

Statement: SOGIESC NTT meeting

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:29:40 GMT

National Task Team on SOGIESC Matters meets – Reflecting, Renewing, Recommitting to the Values of the Constitution, 01 April 2026

Statement: Launch of the TRC Housing Assistance Regulations

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:22:18 GMT

Advisory: Media accreditation for the Launch of the TRC Housing Assistance Regulations in Ndwedwe, 01 April 2026

Justice Today, March 2026

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:58:09 GMT

In this issue:
1. South Africa marks 30 years anniversary of the Constitution
2. IN PICTURES: National Launch of the 30-Year Anniversary of the Constitution
3. Students interact with Deputy Minister Nel on Constitutional matters
4. DOJ&CD Minister Kubayi cautions parents to pay Child Maintenance
5. Get to know your Parliament better
6. The Constitutional Court as the guardian of the Constitution
7. Ensuring fairness: The Supreme Court of Appeal
8. Chapter 9 of the Constitution provides for State Institutions Supporting Constitutional Democracy

Tender Awarded: RFB 07 2025

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:32:22 GMT

RFB 07 2025 Appointment of a service provider for procurement of Cleaning and Gardening Services for Various Courts in Mpumalanga, Free state and KwaZulu-Natal Provinces
1. Awarded Bidder: ILT Group cc
Contract Period: Thirty-six (36) months
Awarded Amount: R6 725 537,50
Province awarded: Free State
Total points claimed on specific goals: 18
2. Awarded Bidder: Delakufa Spirit Security Services (Pty)
Contract Period: Thirty-six (36) months
Awarded Amount: R8 985 197,98
Province awarded: Mpumalanga
Total points claimed on specific goals: 18
3. Awarded Bidder: Manyawusi Trading Enterprise
Contract Period: Thirty-six (36) months
Awarded Amount: R2 264 36670
Province awarded: Kwa Zulu Natal
Total points claimed on specific goals: 18

Speech: Women in Leadership Symposium 2026

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:41:25 GMT

Keynote Address by the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Mmamoloko Kubayi on the occasion of the Women in Leadership Symposium 2026, East London International Convention Centre, Tuesday, 31 March 2026

Advisory: Women in Leadership Symposium 2026

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:19:09 GMT

Minister Kubayi to deliver Keynote Address at Women in Leadership Symposium 2026, 30 March 2026

Opinion piece by Deputy Minister Nel

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:28:45 GMT

Celebrating 30 years of SA’s constitution: reflect, renew, recommit, 09 March 2026
Opinion Piece by Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Andries Nel.

SALRC Discussion Paper 174 & 175

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:41:57 GMT

Discussion Paper 174 - The Right To a Fair Trial – The Need to Obviate Delays
Discussion Paper 175 - Review of the Laws Pertaining to Evidence in Criminal Proceedings

SALRC Media Statement on Project 151 Discussion Papers 174 & 175

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:41:03 GMT

Media statement regarding the publishing of additional Discussion Papers 174 & 175 on the Review of the Criminal Procedure Act, 1977 and announcement of public consultations concerning thematic areas not addressed by any of the published Discussion Papers, including the list of Issues and Questions for Stakeholder Engagement and Public Consultations, 27 March 2026.

Justice in Action Vol 22

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:12:11 GMT

Justice In Action Newsletter, 27 Mar 2026, The week in pictures!
1. Deputy Minister, Mr Andries Nel led a student engagement in Kimberley to reflect on the significance of the Constitution, the engagement took place on 20 March 2026.
2. Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi joined the Sharpeville Massacre commemoration and Anti-Racism launch by the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation. The commemoration took place on 15 March 2026, beginning with a wreath laying ceremony at Phelindaba Cemetery, followed by a community engagement at the Sharpeville Human Rights Precinct.
3. The Promotion of the Rights of Vulnerable Groups Chief Directorate raised awareness on Sexual Offences laws and NRSO vetting at Sammy Marks Square (Tshwane Central ) and Boulders Mall (Midrand) on 12 March 2026.

Statement: Makangela Mtungani Inc

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:46:19 GMT

Minister Kubayi refutes baseless and reckless allegations, condemns improper public dissemination of Legal Correspondence and affirms unwavering respect for the Rule of Law, 27 March 2026

Advisory: Human Rights Festival

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:16:09 GMT

Advisory: Deputy Minister Andries Nel to deliver an Address at the Human Rights Festival at Constitution Hill, 27 March 2026

Tender: Bids received for RFQ 16 2025

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:02:14 GMT

RFQ 16 2025 – SITA RFB 1183 2022 TRANSVERSAL CONTRACT Appointment of a service provider for Integrated Justice System (IJS) Transversal Skills Resourcing Services for a period of three (3) years
Issue Date: 26 February 2026. Closing Date and Time: 19 March 2026 at 11H00. Extended to 27 March 2026 at 11:00 am.
List of received bids:
1. Baraka IT Solutions
2. Jicho Consulting
3. Providence Software Solutions
4. Intellehub
5. Sizwe Africa IT Group
6. Fullstream Business Services
7. Alteram Solutions
8. Tipp Focus Holdings
9. OTB Group Holdings
10. NEC XON Carlysle

Statement: RICA

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 20:26:53 GMT

Minister Kubayi convenes urgent meeting on Rica and Sim Card Registration Challenges, 26 March 2026

Podcast: The Constitution and human rights

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:36:35 GMT

Perspective on the constitution and human rights, The Talking Point, SAFM, 25 March 2026
March in South Africa is celebrated as Human Rights Month and what makes it more significant this year is that it marks 30 years of our Constitution. Former President Nelson Mandela singed it into law on the 10th of December1996. Let’s take a listen to how former Constitutional Court Judge Edwin Cameron describes the Constitution and what it has achieved.

Podcast: Interpreters

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:35:57 GMT

LESEDIFM MAKUMANE COURT INTERPRETERS, Lesedi FM, 25 March 2026
Mantsheuwa Mofokeng o buisana le Charles Lolwane, Justice Department Interpreters division.

Tender: RFQ 17 2025 Q&A

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:52:51 GMT

Questions and answers published for RFQ 17–2025: Supply and delivery of 125 ICMS scanners, including a five (5) year warranty and 300 consumable kits.

New Government Gazettes [5]

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:40:15 GMT

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 54315, PN 312, 12 March 2026
Debt Collectors Act (114/1998): Amendment of Regulations relating to Debt Collectors, 2003, GG 54273, RG 11951, GoN 7207, 06 March 2026
Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (Act No. 4 of 2013): Regulations under section 112(2)(c) of the Act, GG 54268, GoN 7198, 06 March 2026
Rules Board for Courts of Law Act, 1985 (Act No. 107 of 1985): Amendment of Part II of Table B of Annexure 2 of the Rules Regulating the Conduct of the Proceedings of the Magistrate’s Courts of South Africa, GG 54219, RG 11949, GoN 7178, 27 February 2026
Children’s Act (38/2005): The Children’s Courts Rules of South Africa in terms of the Act, GG 54219, RG 11949, GoN 7179, 27 February 2026. Correction Notice, Gazette No. 54219, dated 27-02-2026, Notice No. R. 7179 is replacing Notice No. R. 7142 that was publish in Gazette No. 54173 on 20-02-2026

Statement: Expansion of Court Services

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 20:25:31 GMT

Minister Kubayi leads expansion of Court Services to advance Access to Justice in Rural Areas and Townships, 24 March 2026

Justice in Action Vol 21

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:33:47 GMT

Justice In Action Newsletter, 09 Mar 2026, The week in pictures!
1. Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi led the Justice Forum meeting in Pretoria. The engagement brought together the Department’s managers from the head office and provincial offices, as well as key stakeholders, to reflect on the state of the justice system. The meeting took place on 6 March 2026.
2. Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi led the national launch of the 30-year anniversary of the Constitution which also marked the commencement of Human Rights Month. The launch took place at the Apartheid Museum in Johannesburg on 02 March 2026.
3. The National Prosecuting Authority hosted the Aspirant Prosecutor Programme Graduation Ceremony at the NPA offices in Silverton. Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi, supported by Deputy Minister Andries Nel attended the ceremony on 27 February 2026.
4. Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi met with officials from Supply Chain Management, Information and Communication Technology, and Security to inform them that the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has been appointed to conduct lifestyle audits on officials working in the mentioned Directorates. The meeting took place on 26 February 2026.

SALRC: Call for Papers

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:45:21 GMT

SALRC Call for Papers: Women and Law Reform in South Africa: Progress, Challenges, and Pathways Forward, 24 March 2026.
• Deadline for submission of abstracts: 30 April 2026
• Notification of abstract outcomes: 14 May 2026
• Full chapters due: 31 October 2026

Statement: Killing of lawyer in Johannesburg

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 08:40:26 GMT

Minister Kubayi condemns killing of lawyer in Johannesburg CBD, 24 March 2026

Statement: Regional Court Prosecutor

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 21:41:56 GMT

Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Development notes court appearance of Regional Court Prosecutor and calls for Due Process, 23 March 2026

Speech: Re-launch and Training Session of the African Ombudsman Research Centre

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:52:55 GMT

Address by the Hon Andries Nel, MP, Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development at the Re-launch and Training Session of the African Ombudsman Research Centre, held at the Senate Chamber Hall, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Westville Campus, Durban, Monday, 23 March 2026

State Attorney Briefings for Jan & Feb 2026

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:10:51 GMT

Statistics on State Attorney Briefings for Jan & Feb 2026.

SALRC Media Statement: Project 148 Expanded Accessible Formats

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 07:23:56 GMT

SALRC Media release on the Domestication of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (Project 148) - Expanded Accessible Formats Released, 20 March 2026

Speech: People’s March Statement

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 19:08:34 GMT

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Mmamoloko Kubayi’s address on accepting the People’s March Statement at Constitution Hill, Saturday, 21 March 2026

Speech: Galeshewe Student Engagement

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 19:01:21 GMT

Address by the Hon Andries Nel, MP, Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, at a Student Engagement for Human Rights Day and in celebration of the 30th Anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution, held at Moremogolo NCUTVET Campus Hall, Galeshewe, Kimberley, Friday, 20 March 2026

New Vacancies [1]

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 20:20:57 GMT

Vacancies as published on 20 Mar 2026 [1 Post]. Closing 10 April 2026.
Director: Family Advocate
Ref No: 26/14/KZN
Centre: Office of the Family Advocate– Durban

Advisory: People’s March Statement

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:58:11 GMT

Advisory: Minister of Justice And Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, to Receive People’s March Statement at Constitutional Hil, 20 March 2026

Speech: NCOP Human Rights Day Debate

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 21:40:27 GMT

Address by the Hon Andries Nel, MP, Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, in a Human Rights Day Debate in the National Council of Provinces under the theme: Deepening a Culture of Social Justice and Human Rights, 18 March 2026

New Tender: RFQ 17 2025: 125 ICMS scanners & 300 Consumable kits

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:25:08 GMT

As an approved service provider appointed under SITA RFB 740 of 2020 (Transversal Contract), the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DOJ&CD) hereby invites your entity to submit a proposal in response to RFQ 17–2025: Supply and delivery of 125 ICMS scanners, including a five (5) year warranty and 300 consumable kits.
Issue Date: 17 March 2026
Closing Date for Questions: 23 March 2026
Publishing of Answers: 25 March 2026
Closing Date and Time: 31 March 2026 at 11:00 am

Advisory: Galeshewe Student Engagement [Time amended]

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 08:33:43 GMT

Deputy Minister Nel to host Student Engagement to mark 30 Years of the Constitution, 10h00 on 20 Mar 2026, 18March 2026

Tender: Bids received for RFQ 15 2025

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:02:49 GMT

RFQ 15 2025 - SITA RFB 1183/2022 TRANSVERSAL CONTRACT: Request for service provider to submit quotations for the Maintenance and Support of the DOJ&CD SAP Environment, for a period of 3 years.
Issue Date: 24 February 2026. Closing Date and Time: 17 March 2026.
List of received bids:
1. Zimele ERP IT Services

Advisory: Galeshewe Student Engagement

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:21:40 GMT

Deputy Minister Nel to host Student Engagement to mark 30 Years of the Constitution, 17 March 2026

Tender: RFQ 16 2025 Q&A

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:12:38 GMT

Amended Questions and Answers published for the bid document, pricing schedule and resource listing for RFQ 16 2025 – SITA RFB 1183 2022 TRANSVERSAL CONTRACT Appointment of a service provider for Integrated Justice System (IJS) Transversal Skills Resourcing Services for a period of three (3) years

Advisory: Sharpeville Commemoration

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 08:53:21 GMT

Minister Kubayi to deliver Keynote Address at Ahmed Kathrada Foundation Sharpeville Commemoration, 14 March 2026

Tender: RFQ 16 2025: Q&A and Erratums

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 19:51:58 GMT

Questions and Answers and erratum's published for the bid document, pricing schedule and resource listing for RFQ 16 2025 – SITA RFB 1183 2022 TRANSVERSAL CONTRACT Appointment of a service provider for Integrated Justice System (IJS) Transversal Skills Resourcing Services for a period of three (3) years

Tender: Q&A

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:54:17 GMT

Questions and Answers for RFQ 15 2025 - SITA RFB 1183/2022 TRANSVERSAL CONTRACT: Request for service provider to submit quotations for the Maintenance and Support of the DOJ&CD SAP Environment, for a period of 3 years published.

Speech: Municipal Legal Practitioners’ Forum

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:24:01 GMT

Keynote Address by the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi, on the occasion of Municipal Legal Practitioners’ Forum convened by SALGA, 12 March 2025, Cape Town

Tender awarded: RFB 08 2025

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:14:19 GMT

RFB 08 2025: APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR THE MANUFACTURING, SUPPLY, DELIVERY AND INSTALLATION OF OFFICE FURNITURE FOR THE NORTH WEST PROVINCE

Name of the Supplier : I 2 Marketing Trading and Projects
Awarded Amount : R3 790 265,73 (VAT incl.)
Contract Period : Once-off procurement with delivery within ninety (90) days.
Awarded Province: North West Provincial Office
BBB-EE Level : 1
Enterprise Type: EME

Advisory: Municipal Legal Practitioners’ Forum

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:06:19 GMT

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development to deliver Keynote Address at Municipal Legal Practitioners’ Forum, 11 March 2026

Speech: 30th Anniversary of the Constitution [National Assembly Plenary]

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 21:33:12 GMT

Executive Statement by Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Mmamoloko Kubayi on the 30th Anniversary of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa on the occasion of the National Assembly Plenary, 10 March 2026

Bids received: RFQ 14 2025

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 11:27:33 GMT

RFQ 14 2025 – SITA RFB 2003/2014Transversal Contract- Procurement of the IJS Transversal Hub Ransomware Protection Solution
Issue Date: 13 February 2026. Closing Date and Time: 06 March 2026 at 11H00.
List of received bids:
1. Gijima Holdings (Pty) Ltd
2. Sizwe Africa IT Group (Pty) Ltd
3. Leishan IT Consultancy (Pty) Ltd

SALRC Media Statement on Project 148 Witbank Workshop

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:59:10 GMT

Domestication of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (Project 148) – Witbank Workshop, 06 March 2026

Speech: Parliamentary Questions & Answers

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 21:51:07 GMT

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, Answers Questions in the National Assembly during the Cluster 1: Peace and Security Session, Wednesday, 04 March 2026

Discussion Paper 169, 170, 171, 172 & 173 (Project 151) Revised copies

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 08:03:07 GMT

Revised copies of the following Discussion Papers have been published.
Discussion Paper 169: Mental and Intellectual Disability and the Criminal Justice System;
Discussion Paper 170 - Protection of the Rights of Victims of Crime in Criminal Proceedings (Reflections on Previous Investigations Pertaining to Victims of Crime);
Discussion Paper 171 - Ensuring the Continuity of Criminal Trials: Reforming the De Novo Rule and Court Record Management in South Africa;
Discussion Paper 172 - Employment of Lay Assessors; and
Discussion Paper 173 - Strengthening Governance and Accounting Mechanism in the Criminal Justice System.
Comments by no later than 31 March 2026.

Speech: 30-Year Anniversary of the Constitution and Human Rights Month

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:17:15 GMT

Remarks by the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi on the occasion of the National Launch of the 30-Year Anniversary of the Constitution and Human Rights Month, 02 March 2026