Media Advisory

Minister Kubayi to engage Umlazi Community on GBVF Prevention and Maintenance Support

05 February 2026

The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, will on Friday, 06 February 2026, engage with members of the Umlazi community in the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal in a Community Imbizo, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the prevention and response to Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF), as well as to enhance access to maintenance services.

The Imbizo will provide an inclusive platform for constructive dialogue between community members, government leadership, and key stakeholders.

The engagement aims to raise awareness of the support services available to victims and survivors of gender-based violence and to reinforce government’s commitment to community-based interventions.

The Minister will also use the opportunity to engage the community on maintenance matters, with a focus on improving access to services, encouraging beneficiaries of unclaimed maintenance funds to come forward, and supporting the efficient processing of maintenance payments.

The Minister will commence her visit by conducting an oversight visit to the Umlazi Magistrate court.

Court visit details:
Date : Friday, 06 February 2026
Time : 08h00
Venue : Umlazi Magistrate Court, 1Griffiths, Griffiths Mxenge Hwy, Umlazi V, Umlazi, 4066

Community Imbizo details:
Date : Friday, 06 February 2026
Time : 13h30
Venue : Umlazi Cinema Hall, Umlazi W

RSVP: Members of the media are invited to attend and cover the engagements and are requested to confirm their attendance with Suzan Mphuthi on 083 672 5805.

Media enquiries: Terrence Manase, Spokesperson to the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development – 082 338 6707

ISSUED BY THE MINISTRY OF JUSTICE AND CONSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA