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Justice Minister Michael Masutha. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN

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Fighting prejudice: Masutha announces hate crime bill

By Barry Bateman

Minister Masutha says the bill demonstrates SA’s commitment to eradicating such conduct from society.

  • FILE: Minister of Justice and Correctional Services Michael Masutha. Picture: GCIS.

    Masutha relieved to avoid prolonged Jiba battle

    Minister Masutha says he believes it was best for the matter to be handled by the General Council of the Bar.

    2079 days ago
  • High Court Judge Mabel Jansen. Picture: LinkedIn.

    Black Lawyers Association calls for Mabel Jansen to resign

    The association says if Jansen refuses to resign with immediate effect, she should be impeached.

    2205 days ago
  • FILE: Advocate Shaun Abrahams. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN.

    'NPA conviction rate jumps 14%'

    Minister Michael Masutha says the NPA has stabilised under its new head Advocate Shaun Abrahams

    2229 days ago
  • FILE. Wife of slain SACP leader,Chris Hani at the commemoration of his 1993 assassination on 10 April 2016. Picture: Vumani Mkhize/EWN

    SACP: The truth stands in the way of Janusz Walus’ freedom

    The party says Walus has been reluctant to tell the truth about what happened on the day Chris Hani died.

    2235 days ago
  • Minister of the Department of Justice Michael Masutha. Picture:GCIS

    ‘More must be done to protect Africa's gay community’

    Homophobic violence was discussed at a summit hosted by the Justice Department and the SAHRC.

    2276 days ago
  • Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, Michael Masutha. Picture: GCIS.

    ‘Minister Masutha biased against Janusz Walus’s parole’

    Walus's legal team has argued that Masutha’s decision is due to political prejudice and interference.

    2278 days ago
  • Minister of Department of Justice and Constitutional Development Michael Masutha. Picture: GCIS.

    AbaThembu King fails to persuade Justice Minister

    Speaking at press briefing, Michael Masutha said King Dalindyebo’s case would not be heard afresh.

    2341 days ago
  • Minister of Department of Justice and Constitutional Development Michael Masutha. Picture: GCIS.

    Philippi court to get revamp

    The Justice Minister is conducting visits to courts in the WC as part of the 'access to justice' program.

    2474 days ago
  • FILE: Clive Derby-Lewis during amnesty hearing at Pretoria City Hall. Picture: AFP.

    'Derby-Lewis appeal still a possibility'

    Justice Minister Michael Masutha says the window to appeal remains open.

    2547 days ago
  • FILE: Parliament has called for public comment on the new Legal Aid Bill which has caused vigorous debate since it was introduced last week. Picture: EWN.

    Calls for comment on legal aid bill

    The new legal aid bill seeks to repeal existing legislation which is regarded as outdated.

    2851 days ago
  • FILE: Convicted murderer Xolile Mngeni in the Western Cape High Court. Picture: EWN

    Anni's killer may appeal parole ruling

    Convicted murderer Xolile Mngeni's medical parole was denied by Minister Michael Masutha.

    2866 days ago
  • FILE: NDPP Mxolisi Nxasana was refused a high-level security clearance because of previous brushes with the law. Picture: Sebabatso Mosamo/EWN.

    Masutha: NPA unaffected by Nxasana probe

    The justice minister has assured the public the NPA's work won't be affected.

    2873 days ago
  • FILE: Eugene De Kock at the amnesty hearing of two former Vlakplaas operatives at the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, 17 November 1997. Picture: AFP.

    'Prime Evil' De Kock denied parole

    Former apartheid death squad commander Eugene de Kock has been denied parole.

    2878 days ago
  • Eugene De Kock a former Vlakplaas commander speaks to the judge at a Truth and Reconcilation Commission on 24 May 1999 in Pretoria. Picture: AFP.

    D-Day for 'Prime Evil'

    Michael Masutha will today announce his decision on Eugene de Kock's application for parole.

    2878 days ago
  • Eugene de Kock speaks to the judge at a Truth and Reconcilation Commision, Pretoria, 24 May 1999. Picture: AFP.

    Justice to decide on 'Prime Evil's' parole

    Minister Michael Masutha will today announce whether Eugene de Kock will be granted parole.

    2879 days ago
  • FILE: Michael Masutha says addressing the controversies surrounding the NDPP is his first priority. Picture: Sebabatso Mosamo/EWN.

    Justice Minister vows to resolve NPA saga

    Michael Masutha says addressing the controversies surrounding the NDPP is his first priority.

    2885 days ago
  • National Director of Public Prosecutions Mxolisi Nxasana.

    Only Zuma can stop NPA debacle

    The Justice Minister awaits a decision from the Presidency on how to deal with NPA tensions.

    2909 days ago
  • National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) Mxolisi Nxasana. Picture: EWN.

    'No plans to fire Nxasana'

    The NPA boss was refused a high-level security clearance last week.

    2916 days ago
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