Justice department
More female magistrates needed to reflect demographics, says Justice Dept
Justice Minister Ronald Lamola is expected to appoint 105 new female magistrates from February next year.
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No blanket amnesty for Fees Must Fall protesters, says Justice Minister
The minister responded to questions in the National Council of Provinces on Tuesday, on whether there was any progress in securing a presidential pardon for students arrested during the protests.
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Lamola: Masutha’s decision to extradite Mozambique’s Chang doesn’t mean he erred
Instead, the department said Masutha could have arrived at a different decision if he had the information that is now available.
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Justice Dept considers review of Child Justice Act after Forest High stabbing
Justice and Correctional Services Minister Ronald Lamola's comments came ahead of the bail hearing of a grade 11 pupil from Forest High School who was accused of murder.
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Masutha sends home Mozambique ex-finance minister to face corruption charges
Manuel Chang, 63, was arrested at Johannesburg airport in December at the request of US authorities over alleged involvement in fraudulent loans to Mozambique state firms worth $2 billion.
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Slain David Webster’s partner 'didn’t object' to parole for his killer
Justice Minister Michael Masutha says he personally consulted Maggie Friedman before reaching his decision, which was announced on Thursday.
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Justice Minister announces process to elect members to legal council
Justice Minister Michael Masutha made the announcement in Pretoria on Tuesday and follows the adoption of the Legal Practice Act of 2014.
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Masutha in talks with UAE ambassador over extradition agreement
Justice Minister Michael Masutha says discussions around speeding up the finalisation of a mutual legal assistance and extradition bilateral agreement between the UAE and South Africa are underway.
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Families finally bury PAC members hanged during apartheid
The members of the party’s armed wing were hanged and immediately buried, denying their families the dignity of giving them decent burials.
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Regulations bind Treasury to ensure adequate funds for state capture inquiry
The Justice Department published the regulations on Friday which provide the framework for the commission to be formally constituted.
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Justice Dept publishes state capture inquiry regulations
President Jacob Zuma announced last month that he has appointed deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo to lead the commission.
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Justice Dept plans to oppose Hani killer's latest parole application
The polish immigrant wants the High Court to set aside Minister Michael Masutha's November decision to deny him parole because his apology was not sincere, among other reasons.
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Justice Dept releases adult prostitution report for public comment
The report has taken at least 2 years to complete and is aimed at reviewing the fragmented legislative framework which regulates adult prostitution.
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ICC to discuss SA’s failure to arrest Sudan’s Bashir
The public hearing will further strain already frayed relations between the war crimes court and African leaders.
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Court decision could influence Justice Dept’s next step on tender
The Dept is awaiting outcomes of an audit into a controversial multi-million rand prison tender.
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Ruling expected on Janusz Walus parole appeal today
The Justice Dept will today learn whether it's been granted leave to appeal Walus's parole.
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Department ‘has delivered’ on promise of more sexual offences courts
There are currently 43 sexual offences courts across the country, while a total of 57 are needed.
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South Africa to get 32 new sheriffs
Deputy Justice Minister John Jeffrey says appointments are made by his office.
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Dalindyebo’s previous applications 'have no bearing' on pardon request
The former abaThembu king's previous applications for a retrial affect on a request for clemency.
