Department Of Justice
The Department of Justice is a government department responsible for administering the justice system and upholding the rule of law in South Africa. The department's mandate includes ensuring access to justice for all citizens, maintaining the integrity of the courts, and overseeing the administration of justice services. It works closely with the judiciary, the National Prosecuting Authority, and other law enforcement agencies to ensure the effective functioning of the legal system. The department manages court infrastructure, provides legal aid services, and oversees the implementation of legislation related to justice and constitutional matters. It also handles matters relating to the appointment of judges and magistrates, working in conjunction with the Judicial Services Commission. The department plays a key role in constitutional development, law reform, and the protection of human rights. It is responsible for the administration of estates, the registration of trusts, and the management of the Guardian's Fund. The department operates across all nine provinces of South Africa, with regional offices and courts serving communities nationwide. It falls under the authority of the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, who is appointed by the President.
Department Of Justice Updates
Civil society demands deadline extension for ‘flawed’ whistleblower Bill
By: Thabi Shomolekae 13th May 2026 Ahead of the looming May 14 deadline for public submissions on the newly released Protected Disclosures Bill, a coalition of civil society... →
FUL March 2026 Newsletter – Major events relating to the judiciary and the rule of law
2nd April 2026 This briefing note seeks to provide a short overview of significant events in the preceding month, relating to Freedom Under Law’s work on the... →
NPA arrests, Madlanga report must catalyse reforms for accountability – BLSA
By: Schalk Burger 30th March 2026 The arrest of 11 senior police officers connected to a R360-million tender are a sign that accountability is possible, and must now be made... →
NPA proves accountability is possible, now make it inevitable
30th March 2026 The arrests last week of 11 senior police officers connected to a R360m tender are a sign that the age of impunity is over. The National... →
The blueprint for integrity: Redesigning South Africa’s criminal justice engine
24th March 2026 In the inaugural edition of Espresso Briefs, a monthly deep-dive hosted by law firm Nortons Inc., Anthony Norton and Michelle Rawlinson sat down... →
DA challenges Min. Kubayi to come clean on Judges illegally occupying state property
9th March 2026 The Democratic Alliance (DA) welcomes the action taken by Public Works and Infrastructure Minister, the DA’s Dean Macpherson, to initiate the... →
DA demands urgent protection for magistrates as threats spiral — and calls out Minister Kubayi’s no-show
1st December 2025 The Democratic Alliance is calling for immediate steps to protect South Africa’s magistrates, who are facing escalating threats and intimidation... →
Minister snubs committee again as ANC misleads Parliament on Magistrates’ crisis
28th November 2025 The Democratic Alliance (DA) strongly condemns the Justice Minister’s second consecutive absence from the Select Committee on Security and Justice,... →
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