The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DoJ & CD)

The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DoJ & CD) VISION: An accessible justice system that promotes constitutional values. Modernised and digitized justice services platforms. Transformed Masters services.

VISION: An accessible justice system in a vibrant and evolving constitutional democracy. MISSION: Enabling access to justice, advancement of constitutionalism, respect for human rights and the
rule of law. VALUES

Commitment to constitutional values and a culture of human rights

Promotion of the rule of law

Batho Pele

Good governance

Ubuntu

Professionalism and continuous improvement

Transpar

ency


STRATEGIC OUTCOMES

Improved capability and capacity of the department and good governance. Increased Access to Justice services. Transformed colonials/apartheid era justice related legislation. Transformed State litigation services. Transformed legal profession. Advanced constitutionalism, human rights and the rule of law. Crime and corruption significantly reduced through effective prosecution.

MINISTER KUBAYI CONGRATULATES MR LEONARD LEKGETHO ON HISAPPOINTMENT AS HEAD OF THE SIU no
02/09/2026

MINISTER KUBAYI CONGRATULATES MR LEONARD LEKGETHO ON HIS
APPOINTMENT AS HEAD OF THE SIU no

01/09/2026

MEDIA ADVISORY

TO : ALL MEDIA
ATTENTION : NEWS EDITORS
DATE : TUESDAY, 01 SEPTEMBER 2026

MINISTER KUBAYI TO ADDRESS UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG COMBATING CORRUPTION SUMMIT

The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Ms Mmamoloko Kubayi, will deliver the keynote address at the University of Johannesburg’s Combating Corruption Summit on Wednesday, 02 September 2026, at the Kingsway Campus in Auckland Park. The Minister will address the Summit under the theme, “Justice as the Cornerstone of Integrity: Turning Accountability into Action”.

Now in its third year, the Combating Corruption Summit is an annual initiative of the University of Johannesburg’s Office of the General Counsel. Since its inception in 2024, the Summit has developed into a platform that convenes leaders from different sectors to exchange perspectives, share experiences and consider practical responses to corruption.

The Minister’s participation will enrich the Summit by offering reflections on justice as an anchor of integrity and the protection of whistleblowers. It will further provide an opportunity to examine some of the challenges confronting the fight against corruption and the responsibility of institutions and society in ensuring greater accountability.

Details of the event are as follows:
Date: Wednesday, 02 September 2026
Time: 09h40- 10h10 (Minister Kubayi’s keynote address)
Venue: Keorapatse William, Kgosietsile Theatre, UJ Kingsway Campus, Auckland Park.

Media enquiries: Ms Palesa Rammitlwa, Spokesperson to the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development - 064 933 3628.

ISSUED BY THE MINISTRY OF JUSTICE AND CONSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA

The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, will participate in the University of Johannes...
01/09/2026

The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, will participate in the University of Johannesburg’s Combating Corruption Summit, where she is set to deliver the keynote address under the theme, “Justice as the Cornerstone of Integrity: Turning Accountability into Action”.

🗓️Wed, 02 September 2026
🕣09H00
📍Keorapatse William, Kgosietsile Theatre, UJ Kingsway Campus, Auckland
Park.


DOJ&CD Western Cape hosted a Service Delivery Imbizo in Thembalethu. Director Legal Ms Ashika Singh welcomed all highlig...
01/09/2026

DOJ&CD Western Cape hosted a Service Delivery Imbizo in Thembalethu. Director Legal Ms Ashika Singh welcomed all highlighting the pillars of Service Delivery in particular Access to Justice.

Senior Magistrate Nasiba Khan addressed the community on the expectations of the Judiciary on court users.

Thembalethu SAPS Station Commander Col Dyani spoke on the police aims and objectives and the scourge if crime in the area.

A robust question and answer session followed with community members asking the panelists pertinent questions.

Delivering the keynote address Mr Rodney Isaacs (DOJ&CD Western Cape Provincial Head) expressed the Department's commitment to putting the public first.

He encouraged active communication between the court and the people of Thembalethu to enhance service delivery.

South Africans commemorate Heritage Month throughout September under the 2026 theme, “Celebrating Our Living Heritage: S...
01/09/2026

South Africans commemorate Heritage Month throughout September under the 2026 theme, “Celebrating Our Living Heritage: Strengthening the Ties That Bind Us”.

OPERATIONAL NOTICE Please note that the Department is in the process of upgrading the telephone system at the Office of ...
01/09/2026

OPERATIONAL NOTICE

Please note that the Department is in the process of upgrading the telephone system at the Office of the State Attorney: Gqeberha, and thus people are urged to utilise the following contact details until further notice:

Reception: General Queries (071 860 2525, [email protected]; [email protected])

Office Manager: Mr Ricardo Cramford (083 257 9417, [email protected])

Supervisory Senior Attorneys:
Ms Mogie Gpvender (069 018 5712, [email protected]), Mr Laubscher Potgieter (064 067 0086, [email protected])
Secretary: Ms Wanda Grassman (069 018 5716, [email protected]

DOJ&CD KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Moot Court Competition DOJ&CD KZN Provincial Office in partnership with Department of Ba...
31/08/2026

DOJ&CD KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Moot Court Competition

DOJ&CD KZN Provincial Office in partnership with Department of Basic Education, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Legal aid SA, Judiciary and SAHRC held a successful 2026 Moot Court Provincial rounds at Durban Magistrates Court on the 29th of August 2026.

The purpose of this Competition is to provide a platform for learners to have the opportunity to participate and demonstrate Legal and advocacy skills in an actual courtroom sitting.

The event brought together learners from various KZN districts to compete over two rounds in five courts. A panel of presiding officers adjudicated the arguments, Legal reasoning and Court room conduct.

The following 4 schools will represent KZN at the Moot Court National rounds:

Siyamukela High School
Makhasa High School.
Parkhill Secondary School
Lincoln Heights Secondary school.

Closing the Women's Month at Atamelang Magistrate Court.As part of concluding officials from Atamelang Magistrate's C...
31/08/2026

Closing the Women's Month at Atamelang Magistrate Court.

As part of concluding officials from Atamelang Magistrate's Court in North West set up an information desk at the entrance of the Court.

Through this desk they were able to raise awareness on services offered by the Department.

Local stakeholders who were part of this initiative include the South African Police Service and the Department of Health.

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