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2021

Minister Lamola to host a webinar in observance of the 25th Anniversary of the signing into Law of the Constitution and the International Human Rights Day

The Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, Mr Ronald Lamola, will host a webinar to mark the 25th anniversary of the Constitution being signed into law. The webinar will also mark the International Human Rights Day on Friday, 10 December 2021. The webinar will take place under the theme: “The Constitution as catalyst for achievement of Equality.”

Date: 10 December 2021 at 10h00

View the video on our YouTube Channel.
Family Law Webinar
In celebration of the 25th year anniversary of the constitution, the Office of the Family Advocate invites you to a virtual dialogue intended to focus and reflect on rights and protection of the child within the context of Family Law.
Date: 28 Sep 2021
Time: 11h00-14h00
Platform: ZOOM
NSP GBVF PILLAR 3 WEBINAR: The State's approach to GBV - The theory and reality.
Date: 26 August 2021, Time: 14h00-15h30
Moderator: Jeanne Bodenstein (Rape Crisis)
Speakers: Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mr J Jeffery, MP and Asanda Mbetshe
Platform: MS Teams
View the video on our YouTube Channel.
Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, Mr Ronald Lamola, hosted a webinar to mark the 25th anniversary of the Constitution, to be observed under the theme: “Deepening Constitutionalism, Respect for Rule of Law and the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights”, on 30 July 2021, from 09h00-12h15 via Zoom.
View the webinar on our YouTube channel.
Address by Minister Ronald Lamola Deepening Constitutionalism 25 Years delivered virtually during the "A Nation in a Dialogue" Webinar on 30 July 2021
Address by Justice Yvonne Mokgoro on the occasion of the "A Nation in a Dialogue Webinar" held on 30 July 2021.

Mandela Month: Justice services and advice in legal matters, 22 Jul 2021
In the spirit of serving as part of Mandela Month, the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development & Legal Aid SA are partnering with local community radio stations to engage you on justice services and advice in legal matters. Please phone in to speak to Deputy Minister John Jeffery and experts from the Department and Legal Aid SA.
DATE: Thursday, 22 JULY 2021 from 18h05-19h05
Tune into your local community radio station. Phone-in number: 0800 142 446
Webinar: 25 YEARS OF THE CONSTITUTION: THE HIGHS AND LOWS
The Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mr John Jeffery, MP, invites you to a panel discussion under the theme: “25 YEARS OF THE CONSTITUTION: THE HIGHS AND LOWS”.
The discussion takes place as part of South Africa’s celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the Constitution, and this particular session is convened as part of the DoJ&CD’s Nelson Mandela Month activities.
DATE: Thursday, 22 July 2021
TIME: 14h00
VENUE: Zoom platform
View the “25 YEARS OF THE CONSTITUTION: THE HIGHS AND LOWS” webinar transcript [PDF].
View the video on our YouTube Channel.
NSP GBVF PILLAR 3 WEBINAR: Domestic Violence Protection Orders - Challenges and Proposed Solutions, 12 Aug 2021
Date: 12 August 2021
Time: 14h00-15h30
Moderator: Adv Lizelle Africa (NPA)
Speakers: Kerryn Rehse (MOSAIC)
Platform: MS Teams
NSP GBVF PILLAR 3 WEBINAR: Cyberbullying, Online Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse, 29 Jul 2021
Date: 29 July 2021
Time: 14h00-16h00
Target group: Criminal Justice Stakeholders
Moderator: Dr Linda Naidoo (UNODC)
Speakers: Prof Susan Kreston & RCP Jakkie Wessels
Platform: MS Teams
Mandela Month: Justice services and advice in legal matters, 22 Jul 2021
In the spirit of serving as part of Mandela Month, the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development & Legal Aid SA are partnering with local community radio stations to engage you on justice services and advice in legal matters. Please phone in to speak to Deputy Minister John Jeffery and experts from the Department and Legal Aid SA.
DATE: Thursday, 22 JULY 2021 from 18h05-19h05
Tune into your local community radio station. Phone-in number: 0800 142 446
Webinar: 25 YEARS OF THE CONSTITUTION: THE HIGHS AND LOWS
The Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mr John Jeffery, MP, invites you to a panel discussion under the theme: “25 YEARS OF THE CONSTITUTION: THE HIGHS AND LOWS”.
The discussion takes place as part of South Africa’s celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the Constitution, and this particular session is convened as part of the DoJ&CD’s Nelson Mandela Month activities.
DATE: Thursday, 22 July 2021
TIME: 14h00
VENUE: Zoom platform
View the “25 YEARS OF THE CONSTITUTION: THE HIGHS AND LOWS” webinar transcript [PDF].
View the video on our YouTube Channel.

NSP GBVF PILLAR 3 WEBINAR: Protect yourself! Online child exploitation and cyberbullying.
Date: 15 July 2021
Time: 14h00-15h30
Moderator: Dr Linda Naidoo
Speakers: Dr Susan Kreston & Wilma Gernandt
Platform: MS Teams
Minister Ronald Lamola will address the joint sitting of Parliament to debate the 25th Anniversary of the Constitution.
Joint sitting of Parliament to debate the 25th Anniversary of the Constitution
Date: 28 May 2021
Time: 10h00
Live on DSTV Channel 408
Justice Services Fair and community engagement in Nyanga, Cape Town, 26 May 2021
The Department to hold a Justice Services Imbizo in Nyanga, Cape Town on 26 May 2021. Information offered on services such as Maintenance, Sexual Offences, Domestic Violence (Protection Orders), Master's Services (Deceased Estates, Guardians Fund, etc), Family Advocate Services (Co-parenting, Parental Plan, etc).
Deputy Minister Jeffery as keynote speaker at the workshop discussing regional LGBTIQA+ rights, with SADC LGBTIQA+ organisations, 01 Jul 2021
In partnership with the Rosa Luxemburg Foundation, the Southern African Liaison Office (SALO) invites you to a workshop discussing regional LGBTIQA+ rights, with SADC LGBTIQA+ organisations with keynote speaker, the Republic of South Africa's Deputy Minister of Justice, John Jeffery. The panel will include organisations countries in the region, including Dario de Sousa (LAMBDA Mozambique), Steve Letsike (Co-Chairperson of the South African National Task Team on LGBTI Rights and Hate Crimes) and Ronika Zuze (Intersex Community of Zimbabwe Trust).
Date: Thursday, 1 July
Time: 11:00 to 13:00 (SAST)
Webinar on School Safety -Violence and Bullying Prevention Initiatives, 31 May 2021
A webinar on School Safety - Violence and Bullying Prevention Initiatives will be held on Monday, 31 May 2021. The webinar will run from 10H00 - 12H00.
Africa Day Webinar Series: “The Constitution as an enabler for fostering inter-continental relations – towards a better Africa and a better world.”, 24 May 2021

DATE: MONDAY, 24 MAY 2021 TIME: 10H00 – 13H00 via ZOOM

The Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mr John Jeffery will lead a panel discussion under the theme: “The Constitution as an enabler for fostering inter-continental relations – towards a better Africa and a better world.”

The discussion takes place as part of the Department’s celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Constitution, and this particular session is convened as part of Africa Month commemorations.
Justice Services Imbizo, Tembisa, 21 May 2021
The Department held a Justice Services Imbizo in Tembisa (in the open space next to the Tembisa Magistrates Court) on 21 May 2021.
View the Justice Services Imbizo picture gallery.
Webinar: Anti-immigrant sentiments in the current South African context

The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development in collaboration with the Human Sciences Research Council invites you to a multi-stakeholder webinar to discuss Anti-immigrant sentiments in the current South African context.
Date: Tuesday, 30 March 2021 at 14:00 - 16:30.

Webinar: Anti-immigrant sentiments in the current South African context Transcript and video (on our YouTube Channel).

2020

04 Nov: GBVF Webinar Series: Justice, Safety and Protection, 04 Nov 2020, 14H30 – 16H00 on Microsoft Teams.
Topic: Regulations relating to Sexual Offences Courts: What changes are they introducing?
Moderator: Adv Praise Kambula
Speaker: Mr J Jeffery, Deputy, Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development
Follow this link for the video on our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/aAjSCPZbHJs
21 Oct: GBVF Webinar Series: Justice, Safety and Protection, 21 Oct 2020, 14H30 – 16H00 on Microsoft Teams.
Topic: From the Bench: ‘The Experiences of Presiding over GBVF cases’
Moderators: Jeanne Bodenstein/Adv Pierre Smith
Speakers: Ms Jakkie Wessels, Mr Bruce Langa & Regional Court Presidents
Follow this link for the video on our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/kcQhG1BI0lg
07 Oct: GBVF Webinar Series: Justice, Safety and Protection, 7 Oct 2020, 14H00 – 16H00 on Microsoft Teams. Topic: Justice in Conversation on the GBVF Bills
Panel: Ms Jakkie Wessels, Ms Ntombi Matjila and Adv Praise Kambula
Follow this link for the video on our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/7G9xeez02ZI
30 Sep: Officials join the #JerusalemaDanceChallenge, 30 Sep 2020
23 Sep: GBVF Webinar Series: Justice, Safety and Protection, 23 Sep 2020, Microsoft Teams. Topic: A victim centric justice system. Speaker: Major General Linda, SAPS (FCS)
Follow this link for the video on our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/UhlK-yuAZw0
23 Jul: Top Empowerment Virtual Conference, hosted by Topco Media, where Honourable Minister Ronald Lamola will be delivering a Keynote Speech on the 23rd July at 10H50. [PDF]
20 Jul: 1st Anniversary & Launch of the Report of the National Preventive Mechanism. The launch will be held on 20 July 2020, from 11h00 to 13h00 SAST, on the WebEx plaform.
26 Jun: SAHRC & NPM Inaugural discussion to mark the International Day in support for Victims of Torture, 26 June 2020.

2019

Minister gives a final send off to officials participating in Comrades Marathon, 07 Jun 2019

2017

29 Nov: 16 Days of Activism National Schedule [read more]
25 May: Empowering young girls through information - Young girl learners recently left the Department’s premises excited about the future and the opportunities that lie before them. Lesego Rapetsoa, a Grade 12 learner from Phelindaba Secondary School, in Pretoria, said she is now more convinced than ever that pursuing a career in law is what she wants to do after completing matric.
15 May: Thembalethu Sexual Offences Court launched in WC - The fully equipped court was launched by the Deputy Minister, Mr John Jeffery, MP, on 15 May and forms part of the 11 courts established in 2016/17 financial year.

2016

25 Nov: Minister Masutha launches the Sekgosese Sexual Offences Court
11 Nov: Maintenance: A key ingredient for raising children
06 Oct: Mandlanzini community enlightened on human trafficking
22 Aug: Minister reaches out to survivors of domestic violence
22 Aug: Women’s Month Programme in the Western Cape
13 Jun: Gauteng learners enlightened on Constitution
10 Jun: EC schools benefit from the Child Protection Week
01 Jun: Orange Farm community engaged on Constitution
01 Jun: Umlazi pupils cautioned on using new technologies
22 Apr: Justice bids farewell to the outgoing DG
04 Apr: Western Cape’s record breaking maintenance pay-out
01 Apr: Racism has no place in Justice
31 Mar: Law society summit discusses transformation

2015

16 Oct: Paralegal Learnership, Western Cape
18 Jun: Deputy Minister encourages fathers to pay maintenance
18 Jun: Deputy Minister Jeffery leads a march on Maintenance
16 Jun: Justice officials commemorate June 16, in uniform
06 Jun: Free State learners educated on cyber-crime
06 Jun: Thamsanqa Poto finally reburied – thanks to TRC work
01 Jun: Botswana shows keen interest in SA court system
28 May: 5th National Schools Moot Court Competition
15 May: NW awards officials for outstanding service practices
15 May: Family advocate takes its services to Soshanguve
11 May: Minister signs extended agreement with Swiss Agency
11 May: 3rd IDAHO Forum 2015, Montenegro
12 Apr: Justice showcases its services at the Rand Show
09 Apr: LGBTI task team outlines progress made since its inception
08 Apr: Minister tackles concerns of Sinthumule residents during Imbizo
31 Mar: Justice holds first national forum on legal profession
31 Mar: Handing over of Constitution in Braille to South African Human Rights Commission
28 Mar: Lentsela family finds closure as they received his remains
21 Mar: EC continues to inform older persons about their rights
21 Mar: Deputy Minister engages learners on human rights in WC
21 Mar: Victims of Langa Massacre remembered in Uitenhage
20 Mar: Justice supports Mafikizolo Tour in promoting human rights
18 Mar: EC learners receive the Constitution on Human Rights month

Archived

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2014

06 Dec: Men’s march in Tembisa a success
05 Dec: Justice and stakeholders enjoy a game of golf
05 Dec: Justice brings services closer for Gauteng and North West
07 Oct: Deputy Minister meets the Swedish Public Protector
02 Oct: Symposium reflects on best practices to improve service delivery
30 Sep: EC promotes excellence at Public Service Awards
19 Sep: Justice does its bit to equip pupils of Mefolo Primary School
05 Sep: Cape Town official’s hard work pays off
29 Aug: Participants wave justice flag at Spar Women’s Challenge
29 Aug: Access to justice week benefits the public
22 Aug: Director–General recognises officials in KZN region
16 Aug: TRC unit hands over remains of an MK cadre in Free State
15 Aug: Northern Cape officials rewarded for good governance
15 Aug: Sexual offences court opens in Bethlehem
15 Aug: Minister to hold an Imbizo in Bohlokong on 15 Aug
14 Aug: Deputy Minister at the Black Lawyers' Association Student Chapter's panel discussion held at the University of Johannesburg
08 Aug: JHB court officials commemorate Women’s Day
25 Jul: Mandela Day with Justice officials
22 Jul: Western Cape region celebrates Mandela Day
25 Jun: Better legal aid access for the criminal justice system
13 Jun: Justice says goodbye to Minister Radebe
30 May: Learners inspired by "Take a Girl Child to Work" Campaign
29 May: Free State youngsters say “enough is enough”
27 May: Newlands Branch Court gets a facelift
16 Apr: Community enjoys full services at revamped Pietermaritzburg court
10 Apr: Mdantsane court gets thumbs up from the director-general

2013

28 Nov: Justice gives feedback on donor funded projects
24 Nov: Minister takes justice services to the church
09 Nov: JCPS Cluster highlights successes
06 Nov: DG on a mission to restore good governance in Free State
06 Nov: Morudu family finally finds closure through TRC
14-18 Oct: KZN hosts information session in Msunduzi Hospice
18 Sep: Mount Ayliff communities learn about victims’ rights
12 Sep: Minister honours Dullah Omar
26 Jul: Tributes flow on the death of Justice Pius Langa
26 Jul: Minister Radebe gives a lecture on the Rivonia Trial in Paris
12 Jun: JCPS cluster names and shames on corrupt officials
11 Jun: Minister listens to community challenges during Imbizo
11 Jun: Minister listens to community challenges during Imbizo
03 Jun: Eastern Cape empowers children during Child Protection Week
31 May: Regional Office NC celebrates Child Protection Week
28 May: World class Ntuzuma Court enhances justice services
25 May: Launch of the United Nations – Orange Day “Unite on violence against women & girls campaign”
03 May: Upgrading the courts in rural areas to restore peoples’ dignity
28 May: World class Ntuzuma Court enhances justice services
18 Apr: Soweto residents benefit from small claims court services
12 Apr: Invite: Public Participation Programme and the Launch of Small Claims Courts, Protea (18 Apr 2013)
03 Apr: SA, Tunisia, strengthen bilateral relations
15 Mar: Iraq ambassador pays courtesy visits to justice department
08 Mar: Tsakane court brings justice services closer to communities
Mar: “Our government loves children” – says Deputy Minister Nel

2012

Dec: Protea Magistrate’s court goes beyond the call of duty
Dec: New courts restore confidence in service delivery
22 Nov:Director-General Sindane engages justice staff
24 Oct: Deputy Minister visits the burnt Polokwane Court
Sep: White River Magistrate’s Court gets a new look
Sep: Small Claims Court brings services closer in Botshabelo
Aug: New Palm Ridge court brings justice services closer to people
17 Aug: Access to Justice Week, 27-31 August 2012
17 Aug: Commemorative Seminar on the 10th Anniversary of the Robben Island Guidelines, 21-23 August 2012
06 Aug: Official opening of the Palm Ridge Magistrate Court, 07 Aug 2012
31 May: Free State Region engages children during Child Protection Week
31 May: Limpopo commemorates Child Protection Week with the visually impaired
28 May: North West Regional Office celebrates Child Protection Week
15 May: Ashton community gets access to justice through a new court
11 May: Media breakfast Briefing by Minister Radebe on 21 May 2012
26 Apr: Handover of the Exhumed Remains of Xolile Sam (MK Valdez) on 4 May 2012
20 Apr: Deputy Minister opens Small Claims Court in Bloemhof
19 Apr: Deputy Minister visits the North West region to assess service delivery
03 Apr: Insolvency Practitioner’s Workshop to improve master’s services
30 Mar: SAWLA honours women in law
27 Mar: Resource Manual on Trafficking in Persons for Judicial Officers sees the light, The University of the Free State (UFS)
23 Mar: NC Regional office focuses on Child Justice Act for Human Rights Day
20 Mar: Human Rights Day 2012 "“Working together to promote unity in diversity and human dignity for all”
20 Feb: Information on the State of the Nation Address - South Africa's year of delivery 2011/12
15 Feb: Community of Balfour to the Launch of the Balfour of Small Claims Court (17 Feb 2012, Mpumalanga)
02 Feb: Justice Department strengthens relations with donor partners, 2nd Annual Donor Conference
02 Feb: ConCourt has final say - Radebe (Eyewitness News)

2011

23 Nov: OPERATION ISONDLO: SAPS SEARCH OPERATION: Deputy Minister Andries Nel joins the South African Police Services operation to trace alleged maintenance defaulters in Mitchell’s Plain, Western Cape
24 Oct: Judges of the African Court on Human and People's Rights pay a courtesy visit to Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development
02 Jun: Galeshewe community to access justice at doorstep
01 Jun: KZN celebrates Child Protection Week
16 May: Upgraded Athlone Magistrate’s Court ensures justice for all
21 Apr: Small Claims Courts receive R10m boost
18 Mar: The Criminal Justice System tackles substance abuse
11 Mar: National Schools Moot Court Competition (18 - 21 March 2011) Update
25 Jan: Shanghai High Court Delegation, Dec 2010

2010

24 Aug: National Schools Moot Court Competition (18 - 21 March 2011)
14 Jul: Elements of dedicated World Cup courts to remain
07 Jul: SWC courts could continue
07 Jul: World Cup courts – it’s not the end: Justice Ministry
07 Jul: Special courts show the way
06 Jul: 100 found guilty in WCup courts
06 Jul: No rest for World Cup courts
25 Jun: 2010 Courts Success
16 Jun: Swift justice for unlawful ticket possession
07 Jun: 2010 FIFA World Cup will be safe – Minister Radebe
21 May: GG 33208, No 423: Announcement of dedicated courts for the hearing of alleged offences associated with the2010 FIFA World Cup [webpage]
05 Mar: Court backlog minus 18 000 cases - Radebe
05 Mar: Radebe’s vision of a caring justice system
03 Feb - FIFA 2010 Administration of Justice Specialist Courts [webpage]
28 Jan: Justice Department opens Vosman Branch Court
27 Jan: Deputy Minister visits Johannesburg Magistrate Court

2009

2009.11.24 - Justice displays the spirit of a winning nation
2009.11.19 - Deputy Minister visits Mamelodi court
2009.11.17 - Northern Cape embarks on Equality Court Indaba
2009.11.13 - Minister assures of players’ safety in 2010
2009.11.03 - Victims of crime should be treated with respect
2009.10.20 - KZN educates Izintandokazi about justice
2009.10.16 - Insolvency Legislative Framework vital - Deputy Minister
2009.08.14 - Women's Month Celebrations
2009.07.06 - WC Regional Office receive Premier's Service Excellence Awards
2009.06.24 - Minister Radebe to fast track Legal Practice, Superior Court Bills
2009.06.24 - President Zuma congratulates Justice Richard Goldstone
2009.06.23 - Eastern Cape educates children in protection week
2009.06.16 - Youth Day Celebrations in the Western Cape
2009.06.11 - Eastern Cape raises awareness on child protection
2009.06.09 - Criminal Justice System (CJS) Review Continues
2009.06.08 - Department of Justice Scoops Two Awards at Royal Show
2009.06.08 - Free State children empowered in protection week
2009.06.08 - Donors help serve justice
2009.06.03 - Mpumalanga Celebrates Child Protection Week
2009.06.03 - Government aims for a better Criminal Justice System
2009.06.03 - Goldstone honoured with prestigious award for justice
2009.05.27 - Justice to empower 2009 & 2010 volunteers
2009.05.20 - UNICEF welcomes signing of Child Justice Bill into Law
2009.05.20 - Child Protection Week - Govt successes & call for partnership
2009.05.20 - National Child Protection Week 25 - 31 May
2009.05.13 - Child maintenance made easy
2009.04.09 - Judicial Institute to facilitate exchange of ideas
2009.03.24 - Minister Surty promotes Judicial independence at Prestige Lecture
2009.03.23 - Govt to continue bringing justice facilities closer to the poor
2009.03.20 - Child Justice Bill to be implemented next year
2009.03.17 - Justice, EU, FHR to increase knowledge of rights in rural areas
2009.03.13 - CIVIL SOCIETY HELPS TO PROMOTE JUSTICE
2009.03.04 - Get ready for Access to Justice Week 2009
2009.03.03 - South Africa to celebrate 15 years of Human Rights
2009.03.03 - Polokwane High Court makes history - Minister
2009.03.03 - Community Court improves access to justice services
2009.03.03 - Pongola court to improve understanding – Minister Surty
2009.02.27 - Zwelitsha's Indigenous Language Court to reduce backlogs
2009.02.26 - Free State pupils become Justice Ambassadors
2009.02.23 - Minister Surty signs SA-Hong Kong pacts on legal assistance & fugitives
2009.01.21 - US Judge impressed by SA’s case flow management

2008

2008.12.09 - Newspaper supplement on Victim Empowerment
2008.12.08 - Equity, ICT & Competition to transform Sheriffs profession
2008.11.26 - North West to act against abuse of women and children
2008.11.26 - Middelburg promotes community empowerment in 16 Days
2008.11.24 - Dialogue can help overcome obstacles, Minister Surty tells Free State judiciary
2008.11.20 - Municipal Consultative Conference (Office of the Chief State Law Adviser)
2008.11.19 - Master of the High Court services now available at Thusong Centres
2008.11.07 - Minister Surty highlights change & meeting challenges, Cape Law Society
2008.10.27 - Justice officials interact with community at Mamelodi imbizo
2008.10.27 - New court to bring justice to Mamelodi residents
2008.10.24 - Well wishes on Diwali from the Minister
2008.09.26 - Commonwealth Magistrates' and Judges' Association (CMJA) Conference, 5 -9 October 2008, CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA
2008.09.01 - Provincial Seminars for CJS Research Review kick off
2008.08.26 - Minister, AULAI & NYS unveil candidate attorney programme
2008.08.22 - Carnavon Small Claims Court boosts access to justice
2008.08.20 - SAWLA - Access to Justice Week (18 -23 Aug 2008)
2008.08.14 - Justice system reviewed to improve co-ordination
2008.08.08 - Women's Month - August 2008
2008.08.05 - JCPS DG Cluster Meeting: Western Cape
2008.08.01 - UN posts for Justice O’Regan and Judge Pillay
2008.06 - Justice employees fight against Xenophobia
2008.06.21 - Crowd of 2000 attends Interdepartmental Service Fair in the North West
2008.06.19 - Youth Month: Eastern Cape youths steered to avoid crime
2008.06.18 - Youth Month Celebration: Mdantsane Magistrate Court educates on Domestic Violent Act and Children’s Rights
2008.05.30 - Partnership to benefit welfare dependent mothers
2008.05.06 - DOJ&CD message: Attacks on people from other countries

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