Articles, Wall charts & Information and Fact Sheets

Information and fact sheets

• The Year in Review Report, 01 March 2021 - 28 February 2022. The first year journey of Director-General, Advocate Doc Mashabane at the helm of the Department.
• Procedure on Divorce - The first step to follow, approach Legal Aid South Africa or Private Attorneys for consultations.
• Let us celebrate International Human Rights Day, 10 Dec 2015
  South Africa's Constitution contains the Bill of Rights which protects and promotes our human rights.
• Support for victims of sexual offences, 16 Days Newspaper Inset, Dec 2015
  Information on the types of sexual crimes (offences), who can be a victim of a sexual crime, quick facts, services offred by the new model for Sexual Offences Courts and steps to follow if you are a victim of a sexual offence.
• PROTECTING OUR CHILDREN FROM CYBER BULLYING AND SEXTING, 2015
  Cyber Bullying and Sexting are two of the new concepts that are affecting many young children and learners. The sharing of explicit content, nude/semi-nude photographs, videos and messages portraying sexual behaviour has become a popular trend amongst youth.
• Protecting our Children: The Child Justice Act, 2008 (Act 75 of 2008) establishes a criminal justice system for children in conflict with the law that expands and entrenches the principles of restorative justice, while ensuring their responsibility and accountability for crimes committed. February 2015
• My child’s future is my priority. I pay maintenance, Newspaper Wrapper 2014

• How to get a protection order in terms of the Domestic Violence Act, 1998 (Act No. 116 of 1998), 2014

Wall chart

• The Office of the Family Advocate: Protecting the best interests of children, Wall Chart, 2014
• Wall chart: 16 Days of Activism: Protective measures against gender based violence, Dec 2013
• Wall chart: DO YOU HAVE A WILL? The importance of a will and the process of administering a deceased estate and guardian fund, 27 Sep 2013
• Wall chart: Lodging a maintenance claim, Sep 2013
• Wall chart: Bill of Rights in English or Afrikaans, Mar 2013
• Wall chart: The Domestic Violence Process Map, Dec 2012 [Afr]
• Wall chart: The Child Justice Act, 2012
• Guidelines for the implementation of the Domestic Violence Act for the Magistrate, 2008

Articles

• New Acts related to GBV signed into law, 28 Jan 2022
  President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed into law legislation aimed at strengthening efforts to end gender-based violence, with a victim-centred focus on combating this dehumanising pandemic. The President has assented to the Criminal and Related Matters Amendment Act 12 of 2021, the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act Amendment Act 13 of 2021 and the Domestic Violence Amendment Act 14 of 2021.
• Maintenance defaulters, be warned! A new tracking system is on the cards, 24 Feb 2021
  A stern warning to those parents who do not honour their obligation of paying child maintenance: there will be no place to hide. This is as a result of a new system, recently introduced by the Department, to track down maintenance defaulters from their unbecoming behaviour.
• Maintenance: A key ingredient for raising children, Nov 2016
• Civil society a tool in rights education, Jan 2015
• Sexual Offences Indaba addresses violence among vulnerable groups, July 2014
• SANTACO commits to deal with maintenance defaulters, July 2014
• Western Cape earns an unqualified audit again, Jul 2014
• Home Affairs enforces child’s security, July 2014
• THE END FOR NYAOPE! May 2014
  Nyaope is a popular drug in townships. It consists of a mixture of either heroin or dagga to which other harmful substances can be added. Both heroin and dagga are listed as undesirable dependence-producing substances in the Drugs Act.
• Two Decades of Dignified Justice Services, May 2014
  Since the dawn of democracy, great strides have been made in bringing justice to all people of South Africa. For decades, the majority of people in South Africa were excluded from accessing justice services due to many factors amongst which included lack of infrastructure, access to legal assistance and legislation which regulated their movement and existence.
• Minister Masutha re-assures stability within the NPA, 10 Jun 2014
• Are you the victim of a sexual offence?
  Our legal system aims to curb sexual abuse, especially of women and children – learn more about how these laws can protect you, You & Drum Magazine, 28 Nov 2013
• Transforming SA's justice system: Interview with Ms Nonkululeko Sindane, Director-General, CEO Magazine, Nov 2013
• Churches play a big role in the justice system – Min Radebe, 21 Nov 2013
• Justice bids farewell to four exceptional jurists, 15 Nov 2013
• Protecting your dependants’ assets when you can’t: After you pass away the Guardian’s Fund can take care of the assets and funds you’ve left to family members and loved ones, You & Drum Magazine, 31 Oct 2013
• A committee to address case flow management launched, 13 Nov 2013
• ‘Find innovative ways to do more with less’ – new CFO, 05 Nov
• Minister of Justice for all: Nearly twenty years into South Africa’s democracy, our justice system has outgrown its international peers, Leadership, 03 Oct 2013
• Your estate in safe hands - A will that meets the legal requirements ensures your loved ones will be taken care of once you’re gone, You & Drum Magazine, 26 Sep 2013
• Department intensifies fight against human trafficking, Justice Today Vol 05 2013
  
• Justice tightens legislation on harassment, Justice Today Vol 05 2013
• Celebrating Women in Justice, Sunday Times, 12 Aug 2013
• Celebrating Women in Justice: The Department joined the country in celebrating women’s month and pay tribute to more than 20 000 women who marched to the Union Buildings on 9 August 1956 in protest against the extension of Pass Laws to women. In line with women’s month theme, the department honours and recognises the contribution of women in leadership and the promotion of access to justice. Aug 2013
• Maintenance made easier - Do you intend to apply for maintenance? The good news is, the legal processes are set to get much smoother, You & Drum Magazine, 29 Aug 2013
• Start with a clean slate: Don’t live with a dark cloud over your head – start with a clean slate by applying to have your criminal record expunged, You & Drum Magazine, 01 Aug 2013
• Justice family welcomes the new DDG: Corporate Services, 05 Aug 2013
• Message of appreciation from the DG, Mandela Day Donations, 05 Aug 2013
• Dedicated courts to help fight sexual offences, Justice Today Vol 04 2013
  
• Project “Kha Ri Unde” takes centre stage, Justice Today Vol 04 2013
• Minister Radebe delivers a lecture on access to justice, 31 Jul 2013
• Seeking Justice for All, Drum, 06 Jun 2013
• Minister Radebe sets the tone for the 2013/14 financial year, 06 Jun 2013
• The Legal Practice Bill and the Transformation of the Legal Profession, Dpeuty Minister Nel, 10 May 2013
• Transcript copy of Minister Jeff Radebe’s interview on Morning Live SABC2 about the naming and shaming of corrupt officials, Tuesday 26 Feb 2013
• JCPS cluster clamps down fraud and corruption, 24 Feb 2013
  
• Transcript copy of Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Andries Carl Nel’s interview about domestic violence on eNews Channel Africa (eNCA), Thursday 21 Feb 2013
• Justice embraces the Constitution as the country’s heritage, 26 Nov 2012
• The Architecture of Justice and the Justice of Architecture, 2012
• Justice to institute an investigation on Master’s Offices, 2012
• Justice on track with its work to assist apartheid victims, 2012
• Maintenance turn-around project continues to bear positive results, 2012
• Process of drafting legislation, 2012
• Trafficking Bill Passed by National Assembly, 14 June 2012
• We must look into our national soul to make sure it lives forever (Judicial Transformation), article by Deputy Minister Nel, 03 Mar 2012
• Women urged to register customary marriages as soon as possible, 2011
• Tracking of estates online through the ICMS Master Web portal, 2011
• Justice’s Final Verdict falls on Domestic Violence, 2011
• Understanding the South African Human Rights Commission, 2011
• PEPUDA tackles inequality and unfair discrimination, 2011
• Code of Judicial Conduct Briefing to the Ad Hoc Joint Committee of Judicial Conduct & Disclosure of Interests, 2011
• Small Claims Courts ensure Cost Effective and Swift Justice for the Poor, 2010
• Cross-boarder cooperation for children’s safety, Justice Today 2010, Issue 2
• Ukuthwala (Let’s protect our children), Justice Today 2009, Vol 5
• SA law promotes foreign maintenance, Justice Today 2009, Vol 6