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Concerns over scant youth representation in Cabinet
A lecturer has expressed his disappointment that there were only seven ministers under the age of 45 in the recently announced Cabinet.
Inauguration shows fashion hits, misses
The seventh administration fashion parade had more worst dressed, compared to those who actually put in an effort and respect for the fashion gods.
Popcru advocating for the reappointment of Minister Lamola
It has called for the separation of the Department of Justice and Correctional Services into two separate ministries to create better focus and urgency in the two separate areas.
Officials express outrage after Soshanguve siblings shot dead then burnt in their shack
Police in Gauteng are on the hunt for suspects after two siblings were killed in a shooting in Soshanguve. The children were aged seven and four-years-old.
Mzansi reacts to Thabo Bester venting about not being allowed wear designer clothes in court
In his rant about being treated like the worst inmate in South Africa, Bester told the magistrate that he didn’t like the fact that he could not wear his preferred clothes.
Siblings burnt to death in Soshanguve after gunman shoots two people dead in tavern
In a tragic sequence of events in Soshanguve, more young lives have been lost to senseless violence.
WATCH: Inmates hopeful of a bright future
1 407 inmates voted at correctional centres and the process went smoothly with no significant incidents reported at any of the centres.
More than 17,000 inmates registered to vote in this year’s election
Department of Correctional Services Minister Ronald Lamola has praised the country's correctional services for ensuring prisoners were able to vote in a safe and controlled setting.
Guptas arrested in India not wanted by SA authorities and Interpol
The men arrested in India are not the Gupta brothers South Africa is trying to extradite for State Capture offences.
Newly-renamed Brigitte Mabandla Justice College to help build SA legal sector
Established in 1957, it had served as cornerstone of the justice system.
Ramaphosa honours former Concourt justice with special funeral
Justice Mokgoro, who was an celebrated member of the Order of the Baobab, died on May 9 at the age of 73 and will buried on Thursday.
Late ConCourt judge Justice Yvonne Mokgoro hailed for her role in promoting social justice
Described as leader with great integrity who used life to inspire other women
Trial of man accused of killing Phoenix pensioner under way
According to the indictments, some time prior to the incident, Magugu had sought assistance from Naidoo to rob the deceased, and he agreed to do so.
Minister approves new inquests into deaths of Luthuli, Mxenge and Mantyi
The Minister of Justice Correctional Services, Ronald Lamola, has given the green light to re-open the inquests into the deaths of anti-apartheid activists, Chief Albert Luthuli and Griffiths Mxenge and civic leader Booi Mantyi, who died under mysterious circumstances.
‘Foul play’: Justice Minister Ronald Lamola to re-open inquests into deaths of Chief Albert Luthuli, Griffiths Mxenge and Booi Mantyi
“With these inquests, we open very real wounds which are more difficult to open 30 years into our democracy, but nonetheless, the interest of justice can never be bound by time; the truth must prevail,” he said.
Divorce Amendment Bill to recognise Muslim marriages given the green light by President Cyril Ramaphosa
The Presidency said the decision was taken in light of the importance of protecting Muslim women and children of Muslim marriages, particularly when a Muslim marriage is dissolved.
GOOD Party unhappy with NPA’s incomplete identification of perpetrators of apartheid-era crimes
Herron took issue that the NPA was yet to complete the identification of perpetrators of apartheid-era crimes as recommended by the TRC.
How much did SA spend on flights and lodging during Gaza genocide case at the ICJ?
The South African government forked out at least R2 million for officials on a trip to the International Court of Justice, in a bid to stop Israel's war on Gaza.
Lamola reveals eight TRC cases on the roll amid push for accountability
The NPA was not in possession of a definitive list of cases that were transferred from the TRC.
Lamola mulling SIU request to amend the scope of probe into fake degrees at the University of Fort Hare
The Minister of Justice and Correctional Services Ronald Lamola said the SIU sent a request to his department last year to amend the scope of the investigation.
Lamola mulls inquiry on NPA interference in prosecuting apartheid-era crimes
The NPA previously said the establishment of a commission of inquiry was the preserve of the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services.
Lamola applying his mind on Ntsebeza recommendations
Minister of Justice and Correctional Services Ronald Lamola said he was still going to decide on the recommendation by advocate Dumisa Ntsebeza SC for a commission of inquiry regarding political interference in the prosecution of apartheid-era crimes.
Third quarter report reveals 84 GBV cases struck from court rolls due to police inefficiencies in the Western Cape
The top three police stations where cases were struck off the roll were 17 from Atlantis, 11 from Kleinvlei, and nine from Kraaifontein.
Top judge concerned about judiciary’s lack of resources from government
Senior judicial officer disappointed at justice ministry’s failure to tackle long-standing under-capacitation of courts
Grand opening for refurbished court in Chatsworth
The new high security court complex boasts seven courtrooms, which entail three district courts, a family court, a regional court, an equality court and a sexual offences court, which is victim-centric.