Media Statement

Deputy Minister Nel to deliver a Public Lecture at the University of Mpumalanga

27 July 2026

The Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mr Andries Nel, will deliver a Public Lecture on "Indigenous Languages and the Justice System" at the University of Mpumalanga on Tuesday, 28 July 2026.

The lecture will examine how language shapes meaningful access to justice and why indigenous African languages must develop beyond interpretation into languages of legal education, adjudication and jurisprudence. It will also consider the institutional measures needed to advance functional multilingualism throughout the justice system.

Members of the media are invited to attend and cover the event as follows -

Date: Tuesday, 28 July 2026

Time: 09h00

Venue: Conference and Wellness Centre, Mbombela Campus

For media confirmations, please contact Mr Steve Mahlangu on 071 971 0149.

Media enquiries: Ms Palesa Rammitlwa, Spokesperson to the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development on 064 933 3628.

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