Media Statement

Minister Kubayi to host a Stakeholder Engagement with Legal Practitioners

17 April 2026

The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, together with Deputy Minister Andries Nel, will on Monday, 20 April 2026, host an engagement with legal practitioners as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen collaboration and advance transformation within the legal sector.

This engagement provides a platform for constructive dialogue with legal practitioners on matters relating to transformation and the empowerment of previously disadvantaged professionals within the legal sector.

As the primary guardian of the Constitution, the Department plays a central role in promoting constitutional values, the rule of law, and human rights.

In advancing this mandate, the Department remains committed to fostering a legal profession that reflects the principles of fairness, inclusivity, and transformation.

Since the establishment of the Office of the Solicitor-General, a structured and policy-driven approach has been implemented to promote fairness, transparency, and inclusivity in the allocation of state legal work.

Members of the media are invited as follows:

Date:    Monday, 20 April 2026
Time:    09h00
Venue:  CT Hotel, Pretoria (formerly the Sheraton Hotel), 643 corner Stanza Bopape and Wessels Streets, Arcadia, Pretoria

RSVP: Members of the media are requested to confirm attendance with Samuel Modipane on 081 440 6179.

Media Enquiries: Mr Terrence Manase - Spokesperson: Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Development, 082 338 6707

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