Corruption-linked Arthur Fraser's position in government can only be decided after our engagements, says Correctional Services Minister Ronald Lamola.
Since the arrests of some businesspeople connected to the Guptas, the UAE will have to cooperate, says Justice and Correctional Services Minister Ronald Lamola.
While SA's courts deal with massive backlogs in cases, Justice and Correctional Services Minister Ronald Lamola said laws need to be amended before it can go fully online.
The Justice Minister and the head of the prosecuting authority faced questions from justice committee members who quizzed them on when the NPA would use information from the Zondo Commission to prosecute offenders.
Mofokeng, who served as a whip and member of the justice and correctional services portfolio committee passed away due to COVID-19 related complications.
Justice and Correctional Services Minister Ronald Lamola on Monday said government would be introducing a Land Court Bill to Parliament proposing the establishment of such a court.
Minister Lamola was responding to opposition party claims that there was a lack of political will when it came to tackling wrongdoing.
Self-proclaimed prophet Shepard Bushiri and his wife Mary fled to Malawi last week after they were granted bail of R200,000 each while facing charges of fraud and money laundering.
The two are out on bail and were supposed to report to authorities on Friday but absconded defying their bail conditions.
Chaotic scenes erupted outside the Senekal Magistrates Court on Tuesday following a clash between police and farmers in the area.
Justice Minister Ronald Lamola said all departments would be expected to submit procurement contracts to the inter-ministerial team to be published and scrutinised.
The presidency has announced that Ramaphosa has formed a new committee chaired by Justice and Correctional Services Minister Ronald Lamola, which will look at all COVID-19 related government procurement.
Minister Ronald Lamola has lauded community members for their willingness to assist law enforcement agencies with critical information.
Wearing a face mask is now mandatory under revised lockdown regulations.
Government says non-adherence to the new regulation might force them to reconsider if individuals should face the law for not wearing masks.
This is in an effort to alleviate the congestion in jails during the COVID-19 pandemic.
MPs questioned Minister Ronald Lamola about the move which will see thousands of low-risk offenders paroled to curb the spread of COVID-19 behind bar.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has allowed parole for selected categories of prisoners in areas considered high risk as the infection rate among inmates increase.
