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JUSTICE AND PROTECTION SERVICES
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONAL SERVICES (DCS)
Contact Details
PHYSICAL: Poyntons Building (West Block), 124 WF Nkomo Street (Cnr WF Nkomo & Sophie De Bruyn Streets), Pretoria, 0001
POSTAL: Private Bag X136, Pretoria, 0001
TEL: 012 307 2998/9
WEB: www.dcs.gov.za
EMAIL: communications@dcs.gov.za
Overview
The vision of the Department of Correctional Services is to contribute to a just, peaceful and safer South Africa through effective and humane incarceration of inmates, and rehabilitation and social reintegration of offenders.
The Department’s strategic objectives are: building organisational capacity for enhanced service delivery; effective management of business processes to promote good governance and ethical administration; providing a secured ICT infrastructure and business systems; professionalising for effective human resource management and development; an effective management of remand detention processes to promote conducive participation in court processes; holding remand detainees and offenders in secure, safe and humane conditions; effective case management process; effective incarceration and rehabilitation to protect society; correcting offender behaviour through access to correctional programmes and psychological, social and spiritual services; improving offenders’ human development through literacy, education and skills competency programmes; reduced re-offending to contribute to a safer South Africa; providing inmates with appropriate nutritional services; providing inmates with appropriate access to health services; rehabilitating, monitoring and accepting probationers and parolees as law-abiding citizens by the communities; providing offenders with access to restorative justice processes; and effective management and functioning of the parole boards.
Office Bearers
Minister: Mr Ronald Lamola (Minister of Justice and Correctional Services) (ANC)
Deputy Minister: Mr Nkosi Phathekile Holomisa (Deputy Minister of Correctional Services) (ANC)
National Commissioner: Mr Makgothi Samuel Thobakgale (Acting)
Chief of Staff: Mr Bruce Sarela
Chief Financial Officer: Mr Lebogang Marumule (Acting)
Chief Deputy Commissioners: Justice Edwin Cameron (Inspecting Judge of Correctional Services), Mr KJ Katenga (Strategic Management), Mr Phiko Mbambo (Community Corrections), Mr Jonas Mekgwe (Acting: Government Information Technical Officer: GITO), Ms Anna Molepo (Remand Detention), Ms Cynthia Ramulifho (Human Resources), Mr Makgothi Thobakgale (Incarceration and Corrections)
Regional Commissioners: Mr Delekile Klaas (Western Cape), Adv Patrick Mashibini (Gauteng), Ms Subashini Moodley (Free State
Correctional Services
Department:
Correctional Services REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA and Northern Cape), Mr Lucky Mthethwa (Acting: Eastern Cape), Mr Kenneth Mthombeni (Acting: KwaZulu-Natal), Mr Tlabo Thokolo (Limpopo, Mpumalanga and North West)
Senior Management: Adv Ayesha Johaar (Acting: Chief State Law Adviser), Mr Blendynn Williams (Director: Legal Services)
Communications Officers: Mr Logan Maistry (Chief Director: Communications), Ms Delsy Moraba (Cabinet Liaison Officer), Mr Sechaba Mphahlele (Media Liaison Officer), Mr Chrispin Phiri (Ministerial Spokesperson), Mr Gabriel Seakamela (Stakeholder Relations and Protocol), Mr Mfuzo Zenzile (Parliamentary Liaison Officer)
Secretaries: Ms Thembi Gwamanda (Personal Assistant: National Commissioner), Mrs Audrey Mahlalela (Personal Assistant: Minister), Ms Jamela Mhlarhi (Personal Assistant: Deputy Minister), Ms Patience Mokgokong (Personal Assistant)
JUDICIAL INSPECTORATE FOR CORRECTIONAL SERVICES (JICS)
CONTACT DETAILS
PHYSICAL: Eco-Origins Block C3, 349 Witch-Hazel Street, Highveld Ext 79, Centurion, 0169
TEL: 012 321 0303
WEB: jics.dcs.gov.za/jics
OVERVIEW
The Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services (JICS) is an organ of the South African Government, whose mandate is to uphold and protect the rights of all inmates who are incarcerated. JICS is responsible for the independent oversight of the Department of Correctional Services and must therefore report thereon to the Ministry of Justice, Correctional Services and the portfolio committee.
OFFICE BEARERS
Inspecting Judge: Justice Edwin Cameron
Chief Executive Officer: Mr Vick Misser
Directors: Mr Eddie Brewis (Directorate: Support Services), Ms Thembi
Nhlanzi-Ngema (Directorate: Legal Services), Ms Ntombizodwa Sibutha (Directorate: Management Regions)
Deputy Directors: Mr Emmanuel Chiliza (Finance and Supply Chain Management), Mr Lennard de Souza (Inspections and Investigations), Ms Justine Gericke (Eastern Cape Management Region), Ms Phumza Luphuwana (Human Resources Management and Development), Mr Murasiet Mentoor (Northern Management Region), Ms Velaphi Mukhari (Mandatory Reporting), Mr Michael Prusent (Central Management Region), Mr Shadrack Sibanyoni (KZN Management Region)
Senior Management: Ms Susan Bezhuidenhout (ASD: Human Resources Management and Development), Mr Alliston Fortuin (ASD: Supply Chain Management), Mr Muzi Madikizela (ASD: Information Technology), Mr Raphulu Mohlaba (ASD: Mandatory Unit), Ms Tshireletso Sibanyoni (ASD: Finance), Mr Oduleng Thakadu (ASD: Inspections and Investigation) Communications Officers: Ms Emerantia Cupido (Communications and Spokesperson)
Secretary: Ms Nobhuhle Sebe (PA: Chief Executive Officer), Mr Mosala Sello (PA: Inspecting Judge), Sohela Surajpal (Law Clerk)
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE (DOD)
Contact Details
PHYSICAL: Cnr Nossob & Boeing Streets, Erasmuskloof, Pretoria
POSTAL: Private Bag X910, Pretoria, 0001
TEL: 012 355 6321/6999
WEB: www.dod.mil.za
EMAIL: info@dod.mil.za
Overview
The mission of the Department of Defence is to provide, manage, prepare and employ defence capabilities commensurate with the needs of South Africa, as regulated by the Constitution, national legislation, parliamentary and executive direction.
The Department’s strategic priorities are to: halve poverty and unemployment; ensure a more equitable distribution of the benefits of economic growth and reduce inequality; improve the national health profile and skills base and ensure universal access to basic services; improve the safety of citizens by reducing incidents of crime and corruption; and build a nation free of all forms of racism, sexism, tribalism and xenophobia.
Office Bearers
Minister: Ms Thandi Modise (Minister of Defence and Military Veterans) (ANC)
Deputy Minister: Mr Thabang Samson Phathakge Makwetla
(Deputy Minister of Defence and Military Veterans) (ANC)
Director General: Ms Gladys Sonto Kudjoe (Secretary for Defence)
Chief of Staff: Gen Rudzani Maphwanya (Chief of the SANDF)
Chief Financial Officer: Mr Eric Siphiwe Sokhela
Deputy Directors General: Vice Adm Mosiwa Samuel Hlongwane
(Chief: South African Navy), Lt Gen Wiseman S Mbambo (Chief: South African Air Force), Surg Gen AP Sedibe (Chief: South African Military Health Service), Gen Solly Zacharia Shoke (Chief: South African National Defence Force), Lt Gen Lindile Yam (Chief: South African Army)
Senior Management: Brig Gen AM Mahapa (Director: Defence
Corporate Communication)
Communications Officers: Mr Siphiwe Dlamini (Head: Communications), Col R Maseko (SSO Media Liaison), Mr Bangani
Mpangalasane (GITO and Deputy Information Officer), Mr TV Mthombeni
(Assistant Director: Communication), Capt BM Raphela (Defence HR
Acquisition)
Secretaries: Ms Nozuko Gqirhana Woko (Personal Assistant: Minister)
DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY VETERANS (DMV)
CONTACT DETAILS
PHYSICAL: 328 Festival Street, Hatfield, Pretoria
POSTAL: Private Bag X943, Pretoria, 0001
TEL: 012 765 9300 / 080 232 3244
WEB: www.dmv.gov.za
EMAIL: odg@dmv.gov.za
Overview
The mission of the Department of Military Veterans is to facilitate delivery and coordinate all activities that recognise and entrench the restoration of dignity and appreciation of the contribution of military veterans to our freedom and nation-building.
The Military Veterans Act aims to: establish a framework for the implementation of the national policy and standards governing military veterans’ affairs; improve the quality of life of military veterans and their dependants so they may realise their socio-economic progress; and recognise and honour military veterans in life and remember them in death for their sacrifices on behalf of the nation.
The Act places an obligation for the state to roll out the following proposed services and benefits to the military veterans and their dependents: military pension; housing; free access to military health services; free/subsidised access to public transport; skills acquisition and education support; job placement; burial support; entrepreneurial defence
Department:
Defence REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA
Military Veterans
Department:
Military Veterans REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA support services; and counselling. All the proposed benefits are accessed through a means test. In other words, each individual application is evaluated on a needs assessment and case-by-case basis.
Office Bearers
Minister: Ms Thandi Modise (Minister of Defence and Military Veterans) (ANC)
Director General: Vice Adm Mosiwa Hlongwane (Acting)
Chief Financial Officer: Mr Sibongiseni Ndlovu
Deputy Directors General: Ms Nontobeko Mafu (Empowerment and Stakeholder Management)
Chief Directors: Mr Wilkin Sihle Dlungwana (Skills Development and Empowerment Programmes), Mr Kobedi Matsafu (MV Beneficiary Support Services), Ms Caroline Mongale (Acting), Mr Vulani Ngobeni (Provincial Offices Management and Stakeholders Relations), Mr Sandisa Siyengo (Research and Policy Development)
Senior Management: Mr Mondli Makhonza (Director: HR), Ms Onicca Masekoameng (Director: GITO)
Communications Officers: Ms Phumeza Dzuguda (Director: Communications), Ms Lebogang Mothapa (Media Liaison), Ms Joy Nonzukiso Peter (Ministerial Spokesperson)
Secretaries: Mmabatho Moletsane (Personal Assistant: Deputy Minister), Ms Puseletso Mthombeni (Personal Assistant: Director General), Ms Nozuko Gqirhana Woko (Personal Assistant: Minister)
ARMAMENTS CORPORATION OF SOUTH AFRICA SOC LTD (ARMSCOR)
Contact Details
PHYSICAL: Cnr Delmas Drive & Nossob Street, Erasmuskloof, Extension 4, Pretoria
POSTAL: Private Bag X337, Pretoria, 0001
TEL: 012 428 1911
WEB: www.armscor.co.za
EMAIL: info@armscor.co.za
Overview
The vision of the Armaments Corporation of South Africa SOC Ltd (ARMSCOR) is to be the strategic partner of choice for defence and security solutions.
Armscor is renowned for its acquisition expertise in providing defence turnkey solutions, which encompass technology development, product development and support, product upgrading, as well as disposal of equipment. Its research and development focuses on producing cutting-edge technology products.
The organisation prides itself on maintaining high-quality international standards through rigorous testing and evaluation processes on all its technology management projects. Armscor is committed to driving creativity and innovation in collaboration with strategic partners. The organisation also provides marketing support to the South African Defence Industry (SADI).
Office Bearers
Chairperson: Dr DP Dexter
Board Members: Dr RC Lubisi, Ms PN Mashinini, Ms R Matenche, Adv SP Matsane (Company Secretary), Amb TJ Ndhlovu, Ms F SkweyiyaGushu, Mr TM Sukazi
Chief Executive Officer: Adv SP Mbada
Chief Financial Officer: Mr JG Grobler
Senior Management: Dr NM Mkaza (Group Executive: Research and Development), Adv N Mvambo (Group Executive: Corporate Support), Mr M Peecha (Acting Executive Manager: Dockyard), Ms Q Sitsila (Acting Group Executive: Business Assurance), Mr M Teffo (Group Executive: Acquisition and SCM), Ms S Tire (Executive Manager: Business Development and Industry Support)
Communications Officers: Ms L Nkonyana (Senior Manager: Communications)
Castle Control Board
CONTACT DETAILS
PHYSICAL: Cnr Castle & Darling Streets, Cape Town, 8001
POSTAL: PO Box 1, Cape Town, 8001
TEL: 021 461 4673/6 / 021 787 1339
WEB: www.castleofgoodhope.co.za
EMAIL: ceo@castleofgoodhope.co.za
OVERVIEW
The Castle Control Board, a Schedule 3A Public Entity, is responsible for the overall management, maintenance and promotion of the Castle of Good Hope as a heritage site and tourist attraction. In terms of this legislative mandate the organisation is expected to provide a range of public services and goods on behalf of the Department of Defence and Military Veterans to local community members, tourists, learners, students, conservation agencies, exhibitors, performers, cultural organisations, traditional authorities, filming companies, event organisers, military institutions and the like.
The Board’s mission is to be a service-orientated public entity, striving to create an environment where national pride serves to build an internationally known and recognised cultural and heritage brand for Ubuntu, dialogue, nation-building and human rights recognition; guarantee the development of a smooth functioning, self-sustaining, ’must-see’ iconic visitor and learner destination; optimise its tourism potential and accessibility to the public; and preserve and protect its cultural and military heritage by elevating it to UNESCO World Heritage status.
The Board’s vision is to be a globally significant, truly accessible centre that showcases South Africa’s shared heritage. In its management of the Castle of Good Hope, the Castle Control Board has committed to infuse its programmatic and other corporate activities with the following core values: service quality and excellence; operate with honesty and dignity; respect for the diversity in military, cultural and social history; genuine partnerships and collaborative relationships; community engagement and inclusivity; and fiscal responsibility, accountability, transparency and sustainability.
Office Bearers
Chairperson: Lt Gen Jabulani Sydney Mbuli
Board Members: Ms Adre Aggenbach, Mr Calvyn Travers Gilfellan (CEO), Mr David Hart, Ms Corne Koch, Adv D Mitchell, Mr Jacques Moolman, Col PV Mvhunu, Mr B Mwasinga, Dr B Ndhlovu, Mr Mandla Ngewu (CFO), Mr Derek Williams (Board Secretary)
Chief Executive Officer: Mr Calvyn Travers Gilfellan
Chief Financial Officer: Mr Mandla Ngewu
Senior Management: Sonwabile Maxebengula (Heritage, Culture and Education Manager), Mr Derek Williams
DEPARTMENT OF HOME AFFAIRS (DHA)
Contact Details
PHYSICAL: Hallmark Building, 230 Johannes Ramokhoase Street, Pretoria
POSTAL: Private Bag X114, Pretoria, 0001
TEL: 012 406 2500 / 0800 60 11 90
WEB: www.dha.gov.za
EMAIL: communications@dha.gov.za
Overview
The mission of the Department of Home Affairs is the efficient determination and safeguarding of the identity and status of citizens and the regulation of immigration to ensure security, promote development and fulfil our international obligations.
The Department’s strategic outcome-orientated goals are to: establish a Border Management Agency and build a comprehensive, secure National Identity System, which will contribute significantly to reducing fraud and preventing identity theft; facilitate the importation of skills that are critical to ensuring economic growth and the creation of jobs; and provide an efficient, effective and development-orientated public service by being the custodian of the identity and status of citizens.
Office Bearers
Minister: Dr Aaron Motsoaledi (Minister of Home Affairs) (ANC)
Deputy Minister: Mr Njabulo Nzuza (Deputy Minister of Home Affairs) (ANC)
Director General: Mr LT Makhode
Chief of Staff: Mr Modupi Maisela ka (Mdluli)
Chief Financial Officer: Mr Gordon Hollamby (DDG: Finance)
Deputy Directors General: Mr Nhlanhla Mabaso (Information Services), Mr Thulani Mavuso (Institutional Planning and Support), Adv Constance Moitse (Counter Corruption and Security), Mr Tampane Molefe-Sefanyetso (Acting: Human Resource Management and Development), Mr Thomas Sigama (Civic Services), Mr Yusuf Simons (Acting: Immigration Services)
Communications Officers: Mr Muzi Njoko (Acting: Parliamentary Officer), Mr Siyabulela Qoza (Media Liaison Officer)
Secretaries: Ms Mamokolo Sethosa (Private Secretary: Minister), Mr Senzo Zondi (Private Secretary: Deputy Minister)
Home Affairs
Department:
GOVERNMENT PRINTING WORKS (GPW)
Contact Details
PHYSICAL: 149 Bosman Street, Pretoria
POSTAL: Private Bag X85, Pretoria, 0001
TEL: 012 748 6000/1/2
WEB: www.gpwonline.co.za
EMAIL: info@gpw.gov.za
Overview
The mission of the Government Printing Works (GPW) is to provide cost-effective, reliable and timeous services to all spheres of government in printing; deliver equitable information to the public; and disseminate government information through technology, innovation and service excellence.
Having invested in modern and world-class printing and data management technology, the GPW is fully equipped to meet its customers’ printing needs, offering a comprehensive suite of standard printing, security printing and publishing services to the South African government. The GPW also supports the dissemination of government information to the public.
As the editor and publisher of Government Gazettes – the official publications used by government to communicate messages of national importance to the general public – the GPW now also provides its customers with convenient electronic access to submit content, read current gazettes and access all back issues. The GPW’s wide range of products and services comprises printing services, security printing and consulting services, gazette services, publications, and government stationery services.
Office Bearers
Chief Executive Officer: Ms Alinah Fosi
Chief Financial Officer: Mr Ian van Der Merwe
Chief Operations Officer: Mr Andries Sibanyoni (Director: Strategic Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation)
Chief Directors: Mr Thomas Khumalo (Operations), Ms Michelle Modise (Human Resources Management), Mr Pitsi Moloto (Financial Services), Mr Sihle Ngubane (Operations Management)
Directors: Mr Nathie Dlamini (Sales), Ms Adri Dreyer (HR Policy and Planning), Mr Sibusiso Khambule (Executive Support), Mr Daniel Legoabe (Security Management), Mr Exley Louters (Facilities Management), Ms Lindiwe Mahlangu (OD and Talent Management), Mr Tebogo Mamorare (Costing), Ms Mpumi Nsibande (Security Printing), Mr Sydney Ramasodi (Legal Services), Ms Selaelo Ramusi (Supply Chain Management), Mr Kgomotso Thamaga (Information and Communication Technology)
Senior Management: Mr Kuben Moodley (Manufacturing and Engineering), Mr Vincent Ngobeni (Master Estimator), Ms Constance
Government Printing
Department:
Government Printing Works
REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA
Shibambo (Chief Audit Executive), Ms Maureen Toka (Publications Enquiries)
Communications Officers: Mr Ndleleni Boyilane (Communications Specialist), Ms Beatrice Geldenhuys (Marketing and Communications: Cape Town), Mr Zwelibanzi Gwiba (Chief Information Officer), Ms Bonakele Mbhele (Chief Director: Strategic Planning)
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND CONSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT (DOJ&CD)
Contact Details
PHYSICAL: Momentum Centre, 329 Pretorius Street, Pretoria
POSTAL: Private Bag X81, Pretoria, 0001
TEL: 012 315 1111
WEB: www.justice.gov.za
EMAIL: webmaster@justice.gov.za
Overview
The vision of the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DoJ&CD) is an accessible justice system in a vibrant and evolving constitutional democracy.
The Department’s main strategic goals are to: enhance organisational performance on all aspects of administration in line with set standards, meeting and exceeding the needs and aspirations of key stakeholders, facilitate the (effective and efficient) resolution of criminal, civil, and family law disputes by providing accessible, efficient and quality administrative support to the courts; and effectively and costefficiently provide state legal services that anticipate, meet and exceed stakeholder needs and expectations.
Office Bearers
Minister: Mr Ronald Lamola (Minister of Justice and Correctional Services) (ANC)
Deputy Minister: Mr John Jeffery (Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development) (ANC)
Director General: Adv Doctor Mashabane
Chief of Staff: Mr Bruce Sarela
Chief Financial Officer: Ms Nelisiwe Pule (Acting)
Deputy Directors General: Adv G la Foy (Constitutional Development), Mr TZ Malema (Acting Head: Court Services), Ms TC Mametja (Acting: ICT), Ms Thabitha Constance Mametja (Corporate Services), Ms Kalay Pillay (Legislative Development)
Senior Management: Mr Max Budeli (Chief Director: Internal Audit), Mr Justice Hlungwani (Director: Administration Support - Office of the DG), Ms Sakhephi Khoza (Office Manager: Office of the DDG Corporate Services), Ms Susan Masapu (Acting Chief State Law Adviser), Mr Chris Mfunzana, Mr Bongani Mlambo (Director: Special Programmes), Mr Fhedzisani Pandelani (Solicitor General), Mr Blendynn Williams (Director: Legal Services)
Communications Officers: Mr Stephans Mahlangu (Media Enquiries), Ms Nomusa Mngadi (Acting Head: Communications), Mr Chrispin Phiri (Ministerial Spokesperson), Mr Mfuzo Zenzile (Parliamentary Liaison Officer)
Secretaries: Mr Raymond Manzini (Executive Support: Director General), Ms Jamela Mhlarhi (Personal Assistant: Deputy Minister and PA: Minister), Ms Deisy Moraba (PA: Minister)
Master Of The High Court Of South Africa
CONTACT DETAILS
PHYSICAL: 22nd Floor, SALU Building, 316 Thabo Sehume Street, Pretoria
POSTAL: Private Bag X81, Pretoria, 0001
TEL: 012 406 4804/5
WEB: www.justice.gov.za/master
EMAIL: chiefmaster@justice.gov.za
Overview
The mission of the Master of the High Court of South Africa is to provide efficient, cost-effective and specialised services of supervision, custodianship, arbitration and information regarding deceased and insolvent estates and trusts, serving estate practitioners, beneficiaries of estates and trusts, minors, and mentally challenged persons in South Africa for the purpose of safeguarding those beneficiaries’ financial and proprietary rights.
The Master’s office has five main divisions. They all strive to protect the financial interests of persons whose assets or interests are, for various reasons, being managed by others.
The Master’s offices execute, inter alia, the following functions: administration of estates of deceased and insolvent persons in accordance with the applicable statutory prescriptions; protection of the interests of minors and legally incapacitated persons; protection and administration of the funds of minors, the contractually incapacitated, and undetermined and absent heirs that have been paid into the Guardian’s Fund; supervision of the administration of companies and close corporations in accordance with the relevant statutory prescriptions; determination and assessment of estate duties, by virtue of a delegation by the South African Revenue Services; supervision of trusts; safeguarding of all documentary material received by the Master in respect of estates, insolvencies, liquidations and trusts; processing of enquiries by executors, attorneys, beneficiaries and other interested parties; and appointment of impartial and capable persons as executors, trustees, curators and liquidators.
Office Bearers
Chief Master of High Court: Ms P Roberts (Acting)
Masters of High Court: Ms Zureena Agulhas (Cape Town), Ms Khulula Baneti (Bisho), Ms Euphemia Daniels (Grahamstown and Port Elizabeth [Gqeberha]), Mr Jan du Plessis (Bloemfontein), Mr Simon Jozana (Mthatha [Umtata]), Mr Edric Pascoe (Durban and Pietermaritzburg), Mr Leonard Pule (Johannesburg), Ms Penny Roberts (Pretoria), Ms Willicah Seopa (Polokwane)
Communications Officers: Ms Vivian Nedzingahe (Assistant Director: Office of the Chief Master)
NATIONAL PROSECUTING AUTHORITY OF SOUTH AFRICA (NPA)
CONTACT DETAILS
PHYSICAL: VGM Building, 123 Westlake Avenue (Cnr Hartley Street), Weavind Park, Silverton, Pretoria, 0184
POSTAL: Private Bag X752, Pretoria, 0001
TEL: 012 845 6000
WEB: www.npa.gov.za
EMAIL: communication@npa.gov.za
OVERVIEW
The mission of the National Prosecuting Authority of South Africa (NPA), guided by the Constitution, is to ensure justice for the victims of crime by prosecuting without fear, favour and prejudice and, by working with their partners and the public, to solve and prevent crime.
The National Prosecuting Authority has the power to: institute and conduct criminal proceedings on behalf of the state; carry out any necessary functions incidental to instituting and conducting such criminal proceedings; and discontinue criminal proceedings.
Office Bearers
National Director of Public Prosecutions: Adv Shamila Batohi
Deputy National Directors of Public Prosecutions: Adv Lebo Baloyi (Special Director: SCCU), Adv Rodney de Kock (National Prosecutions Service), Adv Anton du Plessis (Strategy, Operations and Compliance), Adv Ouma Rabaji-Rasethaba (Asset Forfeiture Unit [AFU])
Special Directors of Public Prosecutions: Adv Bonnie Currie-Gamwo (Special Director: SOCA), Adv Trish Matzke (Special Director: NPS) Directors of Public Prosecutions: Adv Nicolette Bell (Western Cape Division), Adv Andrew Chauke (Gauteng Local Division), Adv Nkebe Kanyane (Mpumalanga Division), Adv Barry Madolo (Eastern Cape Division: Mthatha), Adv Matodzi Rachel Makhari-Sekhaolelo (North West Division), Adv Sibongile Mzinyathi (Gauteng Division: Pretoria), Adv Livingstone Sakata (Northern Cape Division), Adv Navilla Somaru (Acting: Free State Division), Adv Ivy Thenga (Limpopo Division), Adv Elaine Zungu (KwaZulu-Natal Division)
Communications Officers: Ms Lumka Mahanjana (Regional Spokesperson: North Gauteng), Ms Bulelwa Makeke (Head: Communications), Ms Mashudu Malabi (Regional Spokesperson: Limpopo), Mr Henry Mamothame (Regional Spokesperson: North West Division), Adv Mthunzi Mhaga (NDPP Spokesperson), Ms Phindi Mjonondwana (Regional Spokesperson: Gauteng Local Division), Mr Eric Ntabazalila (Regional Spokesperson: Western Cape Division), Ms Monica Nyuswa (Regional Spokesperson: Mpumalanga Division), Ms Natasha Ramkisson-Kara (Regional Spokesperson: KZN Division), Mr Mojalefa Senokoatsane (Regional Spokesperson: Northern Cape Division), Mr Phaladi Shuping (Regional Spokesperson: Free State Division), Ms Sindisiwe Twala (Spokesperson: Investigative Directorate), Mr Luxolo Tyali (Regional Spokesperson: Mthatha Division)
SOUTH AFRICAN LAW REFORM COMMISSION (SALRC)
CONTACT DETAILS
PHYSICAL: Spooral Park Building, 2007 Lenchen Avenue, South Centurion, Pretoria
POSTAL: Private Bag X668, Pretoria, 0001
TEL: 012 622 6300
WEB: www.justice.gov.za/salrc
EMAIL: reform@justice.gov.za
Overview
The mission of the South African Law Reform Commission (SALRC) is the continuous reform of the law of South Africa in accordance with the principles and values of the Constitution to meet the needs of a changing society operating under the rule of law.
The objectives of the Commission are to do research with reference to all branches of the law of the country and to study and investigate all such branches in order to make recommendations for the development, improvement, modernisation or reform thereof, including the: repeal of obsolete or unnecessary provisions; removal of anomalies; bringing about of uniformity in the law in force in the various parts of the country; consolidation or codification of any branch of the law; and steps aimed at making the common law more readily available.
Legal Aid South Africa
Contact Details
PHYSICAL: 29 De Beer Street, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2017
POSTAL: Private Bag X76, Braamfontein, 2017
TEL: 011 877 2000 / 0800 110 110 / 0800 153 728
WEB: legal-aid.co.za
EMAIL: communications2@legal-aid.co.za
Overview
The aim of Legal Aid South Africa is to make legal aid available to indigent persons within its financial means and provide legal representation at state expense, as set out in the Constitution and relevant legislation giving content to the right to legal representation at state expense.
Legal Aid South Africa’s role is to provide legal aid to those who cannot afford their own legal representation. This includes indigent people and vulnerable groups such as women, children and the rural poor. It does this in an independent and unbiased manner, with the intention of enhancing justice and public confidence in the law and administration of justice.
Office Bearers
Chairperson: Judge Motsamai Makume
Deputy Chairperson: Mr Nkosana Mvundlela
In short, the Commission is an advisory body whose aim is the renewal and improvement of the law of South Africa on a continuous basis.
Office Bearers
Chairperson: Judge Mandisa Muriel Lindelwa Maya
Deputy Chairperson: Mr Irvin Lawrence
Commissioners: Prof Mpfariseni Budeli-Nemakonde, Adv Johan de Waal SC, Prof Wesahl Domingo, Prof Karthigasen (Karthy) Govender, Adv Hendrina (Retha) Meintjes SC, Adv Anthea Platt SC, Adv Tshepo Sibeko SC
Senior Management: Mr Nelson Matibe (Commission Secretary), Mr Masibulele Chris Mfunzana (Assistant Secretary)
Communications Officers: Ms Maite Modiba
Board Members: Prof William Gumede, Mr Patrick Hundermark (Chief Legal Executive and Acting National Operations Executive), Mr Matome Leseilane, Ms Mamodike Makgoba, Mr Langelihle Mtshali, Adv Michelle Odayan, Mr Fhedzisani Pandelani, Dr Cleopas Sanangura, Dr Maureen Tong
Chief Executive Officer: Ms Mantiti Kola
Chief Financial Officer: Ms Tintswalo Mofokeng
Chief Operations Officer: Mr Sethopo Mamotheti
Senior Management: Mr Richard Baloyi (Human Resources Executive), Mr Hope Bambiso (Eastern Cape Provincial Executive), Mr Patrick Hundermark (Chief Legal Executive), Ms Nolitha Jali (Northern Cape/ Western Cape Provincial Executive), Ms Mpho Kgabi (Limpopo/ Mpumalanga Provincial Executive), Adv Wilna Lambley (Gauteng Provincial Executive), Ms Lungile Magoso (KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Executive), Mr Tshotlego Makamedi (Free State/North West Provincial Executive), Mr Thabiso Mbhense (Legal Executive: Land Rights
Management), Ms Mmantsha Monwa (Information Systems Executive), Mr Mthunzi Ndlangamandla (Internal Audit Executive), Mr Victor
Shabangu (Communication Executive)
Communications Officers: Mr Godfrey Matsobe (Media and Marketing)
PRESIDENT’S FUND
Contact Details
PHYSICAL: 316 Thabo Sehume Street, Cnr Thabo Sehume & Francis Baard Streets, Pretoria
POSTAL: Private Bag X81, Pretoria, 0001
TEL: 012 406 4600
WEB: www.justice.gov.za
EMAIL: webmaster@justice.gov.za
Overview
The President’s Fund offers reparation measures to victims on the recommendation of the State President, and the subsequent consideration and recommendation of the ad hoc Joint Committee on Reparations of both Houses of Parliament on the tabling of the final two volumes of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Reports. It does this as follows: a once-off individual grant of R30 000 to those individuals or survivors identified by the TRC; systematic programmes to project the symbolism of the struggle and the ideal of freedom through academic and formal records of history, cultural and art forms, as well as erecting symbols and monuments that exalt the freedom struggle, including new geographic and place names; medical and other forms of social assistance programmes to provide for medical benefits, education assistance and the provision of housing, as well as other social benefits to address the needs of victims identified by the TRC; and the rehabilitation of whole communities, other than individuals linked to the process, which suffered intense acts of violence and destruction and are still in distress.
Office Bearers
Chairperson: Ms Besky Ngunjiri (Audit Committee)
Board Members: Mr Cedric Boltman (Audit Committee), Ms Linda Meyer (Audit Committee), Mr Bheki Mkhabela (Audit Committee), Mr Freddy Sinthumule (Audit Committee)
Chief Executive Officer: Ms K Pillay (Accounting Officer: President’s Fund)
South African Board For Sheriffs
CONTACT DETAILS
PHYSICAL: Building 25, Thornhill Business Park, Midrand, Johannesburg, 3610
POSTAL: PO Box 15223, Vlaeberg, 8018
TEL: 021 426 0577
WEB: www.sheriffs.org.za
EMAIL: contact@sheriffs.org.za
Senior Management: Mr Max Budeli (Chief Director: Internal Audit), Mr Sello Chiloane (Head: Policy Coordination), Adv Doctor Mashabane (Director: General and Information Officer), Mr Charles Mooke (Chief Change Management and BPR Officer), Mr Witness Ndou (Deputy Information Officer), Mr Chrispin Phiri (Ministerial Spokesperson), Mr Daniel Seopa (Deputy Information Officer)
Communications Officers: Mr Stephans Mahlangu
Secretary: Ms Maggy Kopeka (Office Manager: Chief Director Internal Audit), Mr Raymond Manzini (Executive Assistant: Director General)
Overview
The vision of the South African Board for Sheriffs is to be a board that is transparent, and responsive to the needs of the sheriff’s profession; promotes a professional sheriff’s service that is respectful and efficient to deliver justice to all with integrity and accountability; and is accountable in terms of our legislative mandate and strives to entrench the human rights culture envisaged by the Constitution.
The core business of the South African Board for Sheriffs is to: transform the sheriff’s profession, the SA Board for Sheriffs and its staff, and bring it in line with constitutional imperatives; review legislation and all other relevant legislation and, if necessary, lobby for reform in a manner which protects the interests of the sheriff’s profession and all stakeholders; communicate effectively with all stakeholders and sheriffs; discipline sheriffs; monitor the conduct of sheriffs; promote professionalism; set standards for training of persons who are, or intend participating in the sheriff’s profession; set up the necessary training programmes; formulate policy directives; and ensure effective management of the Board and its office.
Office Bearers
Chairperson: Adv Mark Morgan
Deputy Chairperson: Ms Pakama Mlandu
Board Members: Mr Ian Burton, Mr Sello Chiloane, Mr Kgaugelo Mahlaba, Mr Simon Maremane, Mrs Sphiwe Mashaba (Acting: Executive Manager), Mr Andrew Shabalala, Mrs Amanda Titus, Ms Tshenolo Tshoaedi
Chief Executive Officer: Mrs Sphiwe Mashaba (Acting: Executive Manager)
Chief Financial Officer: Mr Sibusiso Ncambele (Finance Manager)
Senior Management: Ms Sabina Lech (Legal, Claims and Complaints Manager), Mr Grenville Miller (HR and Auxiliary Services Manager), Mr Vincent Nel (Training and Communications Manager)
Communications Officers: Ms Lucinda Delport (Acting: Communications Officer)
SPECIAL INVESTIGATING UNIT (SIU)
CONTACT DETAILS
PHYSICAL: Rentmeester Building, 2nd Floor, 74 Watermeyer Street, Meyerspark, Pretoria
POSTAL: Private Bag X844, Silverton, 0127
TEL: 012 843 0000/1
WEB: www.siu.org.za
EMAIL: info@siu.org.za
OVERVIEW
The vision of the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) is to be the state’s preferred and trusted forensic investigation and litigation agency.
The SIU’s mission is to, with integrity, investigate serious malpractices or maladministration in the administration of the state as well as any conduct which may seriously harm the interests of the public, and instituting and conducting civil proceedings in any court of law or a Special Tribunal in its own name or on behalf of state institutions.
The South African anti-corruption and fraud prevention industry encompasses legislation and various public agencies dedicated to combat malpractice and maladministration. In 1996, the SIU was established in terms of the Special Investigating Units and Special Tribunal Act 74 of 1996. The unit’s principal mandate is to investigate ’serious malpractices or maladministration in connection with the administration of state institutions, state assets and public money as well as any conduct which may seriously harm the interests of the public’. Alongside other state departments and institutions, the SIU is on gear to uphold the Constitution and to be of service to the people.
Office Bearers
Chief Executive Officer: Adv Andy JL Mothibi (Head of Unit)
Chief Financial Officer: Mr Andre Gernandt
Chief Information Officer: Ms Tumelo Zwane
Senior Management: Thenjiwe Dlamini (Head: Strategy, Monitoring and Reporting), Mr Leonard Lekgetho (Chief National Investigations Officer),
Ms Boaratwa Leshope (Chief Audit Executive), Mr Pranesh Maharaj (Chief Programme Portfolio Officer), Ms Neptune Mashego (Chief Human Capital Officer), Mr Thulani Mkhungo (Chief Risk Officer)
Regional Executive Managers: Mr Ashish Gosai (KwaZulu-Natal), Andrew Kgasago (Mpumalanga), Mr Michael Leaser (Western Cape), Mr Seth Msimanga (Limpopo), Mr Israel Ndou (North West), Sagre Reddy (Acting: Gauteng), Ms Simangele Tshabalala (Free State), Ms Zodwa Xesibe (Eastern Cape)
Communications Officers: Mr Kaizer Kganyago (Head: Stakeholder Relations and Communications)
DEPARTMENT OF POLICE (SAPS)
Contact Details
PHYSICAL: Koedoe Building, 236 Pretorius Street, Pretoria
POSTAL: Private Bag X94, Pretoria, 0001
TEL: 012 393 1000
WEB: www.saps.gov.za
EMAIL: response@saps.org.za
Overview
The mission of the South African Police Service (SAPS), now known as the Department of Police, is to prevent and combat anything that may threaten the safety and security of any community, investigate any crimes that threaten the safety and security of any community, ensure offenders are brought to justice, and participate in efforts to address the causes of crime. The Department’s strategic outcome-orientated goals are to: provide police services that will ensure safer communities by reducing the number of serious crimes, contact crimes and trio crimes; increase activities to prevent and combat border crime; increase the percentage of trial-ready case dockets for serious crime, contact crime and trio crime; increase the detection rate for serious crime, contact crime and trio crime, including organised crime and crimes against women and children; increase the conviction rates for serious crime, contact crime and trio crime; enhance African Agenda and sustainable development by deploying members as per Cabinet decision (external deployments); and improve the levels of service delivery and accessibility to services by bringing SAPS service points closer to the communities.
Office Bearers
Minister: Mr Bheki Cele (Minister of Police) (ANC)
Deputy Minister: Mr Cassel Mathale (Deputy Minister of Police) (ANC)
National Commissioner: Gen SF Masemola
Chief of Staff: Mr Leon Mbangwa
Deputy Directors General: Lt Gen TC Mosikili (Deputy National Commissioner: Policing), Lt Gen FN Vuma (Deputy National Commissioner: Support Services)
Provincial Commissioners: Lt Gen MT Hadebe (Limpopo), Lt Gen SJ
Kwena (North West), Lt Gen SD Manamela (Mpumulanga), Lt Gen E Mawela (Gauteng), Lt Gen L Mene (Eastern Cape), Lt Gen NS Mkhwanazi (KwaZulu-Natal), Lt Gen BB Motswenyane (Free State), Lt Gen KC Otola (Northern Cape), Lt Gen Y Patekile (Western Cape)
Senior Management: Mr Seswantsho Godfrey Lebeya (National Head:
Directorate for Priority Crime Investigations [Hawks]), Mr JD Ntlatseng (Executive Director: Independent Police Investigative Directorate), Mr A Rapea (Civilian Secretariat for Police; Secretary of Police)
Communications Officers: Mr Musa Zondi (Spokesperson)
CIVILIAN SECRETARIAT FOR POLICE SERVICE (CSPS)
CONTACT DETAILS
PHYSICAL: 268 Lilian Ngoyi, Fedsure Building, Pretoria, 0001
POSTAL: Private Bag X922, Pretoria, 0001
TEL: 012 393 2500/2/3
WEB: www.policesecretariat.gov.za
Civilian Secretariat For Police Service
Overview
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The mission of the Department of the Civilian Secretariat for Police Service is to provide efficient and effective civilian oversight over the South African Police Service for safer and more secure communities through community participation, legislation and policy development.
The Civilian Secretariat for Police (the Civilian Secretariat) serves as technical advisor to the Minister of Police (the Minister) to evince a transversal civilian oversight capability on the governance, service delivery and resourcing of the SAPS (the Police Service).
The vision of the department is a transformed and accountable Police Service that reflects the democratic values and principles of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa. The Civilian Secretariat performs advisory functions on various matters, including, but not limited to, departmental policy and strategy, legislation, and police performance through conducting audits, communication, community mobilisation on crime prevention, the Integrated Justice System, and international obligations and liaison.
The Department’s objectives are to: exercise civilian oversight over the Police Service through monitoring and evaluating overall police performance against planned programmes; give strategic advice to the Minister in respect of developing and implementing policies; provide administrative support services to the Minister to ensure South Africa’s engagement with relevant international obligations; liaise and communicate with stakeholders; implement a partnership strategy to mobilise role-players and stakeholders to strengthen service delivery by the Police Service to ensure the safety and security of communities; implement, promote and align the operations of the Civilian Secretariat in the national and provincial spheres of government; coordinate the functions and powers of the Civilian Secretariat in the national and provincial spheres of government; promote cooperation between the Civilian Secretariat, the Police Service and the Independent Police Investigative Directorate; and provide guidance to community police fora and associated structures and facilitate their proper functioning.
OFFICE BEARERS
Minister: Mr Bheki Cele (Minister of Police) (ANC)
Secretary for Police Service: Mr Takalani Ramaru (Acting Secretary for Police Service and Chief Director: Civilian Oversight, Monitoring and Evaluation)
Chief Financial Officer: Mr Tumelo Nkojoana
Chief Directors: Adv Dawn Bell (Legislation), Mr Benjamin Ntuli (Intersectoral Coordination and Strategic Partnership), Ms Bilkis Omar (Policy Development and Research), Ms Dipsy Diphimotswe Wechoemang (Corporate Services)
Senior Management: Ms Ayanda Xongwana (Director: Executive Support)
Communications Officers: Ms Pinda Ntsaluba (Director: Communications)
Secretaries: Ms Anna Jooste (Office Manager: Office of the Secretary for Police Service) FINANCIAL
INDEPENDENT POLICE INVESTIGATIVE DIRECTORATE (IPID)
Contact Details
PHYSICAL: 473 Benstra Building, Stanza Bopape Street, Arcadia, Pretoria
POSTAL: Private Bag X941, Pretoria, 0001
TEL: 012 399 0000
WEB: www.ipid.gov.za
OVERVIEW
The mission of the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) is to be an effective, independent and impartial investigating and oversight body that is committed to justice and acting in the public interest, while maintaining the highest standards of integrity and excellence.
The aim of the Department is to ensure independent oversight over the South African Police Service (SAPS) and the Municipal Police Services (MPS), and to conduct independent and impartial investigations of identified criminal offences allegedly committed by members of the SAPS and the MPS, and make appropriate recommendations.
Office Bearers
Executive Director: Ms Dikeledi Jennifer Ntlatseng
Chief of Staff: Mr Tiiso Makoloane (Acting Director: Office of the Executive Director)
Chief Financial Officer: Mr Patrick Mokotong Setshedi
Senior Management: Mr Thuso Keefelakae (Acting Chief Director: Investigation and Information), Ms Mmamodishe Molope (Compliance Monitoring and Stakeholder Management), Ms Nomkhosi Netsianda (Corporate Services), Mr Steven Ramafoko (Acting Chief Director: Legal Services)
Communications Officers: Ms Lizzy Suping (Director: Communications and Marketing and Spokesperson)
Secretaries: Mpho Moeti (Acting Executive Assistant: Executive Director)
Department: Independent Police Investigative Directorate REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA
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PRIVATE SECURITY INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY (PSIRA)
Contact Details
PHYSICAL: Eco Glades 2 Office Park, Block B, 420 Witch-Hazel Avenue, Highveld Ext 70, Centurion
POSTAL: Private Bag X817, Pretoria, 0001
TEL: 012 337 5500 / 086 133 3850
WEB: www.psira.co.za
EMAIL: info@psira.co.za
Overview
The vision of the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA) is for South Africans to have confidence in the legitimacy, occupational practices, and transformation of the private security industry. Its mission is effective regulation of the Private Security Industry to enable professional and respected security service providers.
The primary objectives of the Authority are to regulate the private security industry and to exercise effective control over the practice of the occupation of security service providers in the public and national interest and the interest of the private security industry itself, and for that purpose, subject to the Act, to: promote a legitimate private security industry which acts in terms of the principles contained in the Constitution and other applicable law; ensure that all security service providers act in the public and national interest in the rendering of security services; promote a private security industry which is characterised by professionalism, transparency, accountability, equity and accessibility; promote stability of the private security industry; promote and encourage trustworthiness of security service providers; determine and enforce minimum standards of occupational conduct in respect of security service providers; encourage and promote efficiency in and responsibility with regard to the rendering of security services; promote, maintain and protect the status and interests of the occupation of security service providers; ensure that the process of registration of security service providers is transparent, fair, objective and concluded timeously; promote high standards in the training of security service providers and prospective security service providers; encourage ownership and control of security businesses by persons historically disadvantaged through unfair discrimination; encourage equal opportunity employment practices in the private security industry; and promote the protection and enforcement of the rights of security officers and other employees in the private security industry.
OFFICE BEARERS
Chairperson: Dr Leah Mofomme
Deputy Chairperson: Mr Matome Ralebipi
Council Members: Dr Sithembile Mbete, Mr Nhlanhla Ngubane, Ms Thandeka Ntshangase
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUSTICE (OCJ)
CONTACT DETAILS
PHYSICAL: 188 - 14th Road, Noordwyk, Midrand, 1685
POSTAL: Private Bag X10, Marshalltown, 2107
TEL: 010 493 2500
WEB: www.judiciary.org.za
EMAIL: enquiries@judiciary.org.za
Overview
The mission of the Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ) is to provide support to the Judiciary to ensure effective and efficient court administration services.
The mandate of the OCJ is to provide effective administrative and technical support to the Chief Justice as the Head of the Judiciary and as Head of the Constitutional Court as well as to render administrative, operational and governance support to the Judiciary.
Chief Executive Officer: Mr Manabela Chauke
Deputy Director: Ms Mpho Sechoaro (Training and Communication), Ms Talent Zwane (Law Enforcement)
Chief Financial Officer: Ms Mmatlou Sebogodi (Deputy Director: Finance and Administration)
Chief Operations Officer: Mr Stefan Badenhorst
Communications Officers: Mr Jacob Makgolane (Corporate Secretary)
The Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority is a regulatory body for the private security industry.
PSiRA registers and accredits Security Businesses and Security Officers for them to operate within the Private Security Industry in South Africa.
Security Service Providers are registered and accredited to operate as Security Businesses & Training Centres. Directors of Security Service Provider companies need to be accredited with at least Grade B.
PSiRA is now digital.. e-PSiRA
A quick and efficient way to be compliant within the Security Industry is now available!
PSiRA has launched an online digital platform for Security Businesses, Security Training Centres and Security Officers. Services can now be accessed at the touch of a button from anywhere in the world, you just need to claim your profiles.
New in the Security Industry!
You can also register and be accredited to operate within the Private Security Industry.
For more queries, please visit our PSiRA App or call our helpdesk on 086 133 3850
TO CLAIM YOUR PROFILE https://digitalservices.psira.co.za/claim-profile Claiming is for those who already have PSiRA numbers.
TO REGISTER YOUR PROFILE https://digitalservices.psira.co.za/ Registering is for those that want to enter the Security Industry and acquire their PSiRA numbers.
TO LOGIN https://digitalservices.psira.co.za/login
Login page is for those who are already registered and those who have also claimed their profiles to access a world of services.
Step by step manuals and videos are available on our website www.psira.co.za and social media pages.
Head Office Address 420 Witch-Hazel Avenue, Eco Glades 2 Office Park, Highveld Ext 70, Centurion, 0158
Contacts
Switchboard: 086 10 PSiRA (77472)
Helpdesk: 086 133 3850
International: +27 12 337 5500
Email: info@psira.co.za
OFFICE BEARERS
Chief Justice: Justice RMM Zondo
Deputy Chief Justice: Justice MML Maya
Secretary General: Ms M Sejosengwe
Chief Financial Officer: Ms P Morapedi (Acting)
Deputy Directors General: Mr N Mogale (Corporate Management Services), Adv M Potgieter (Court Administration Services)
Chief Directors: Mr J Jacobs (Office of the Secretary General),
Mr R Mabunda (Internal Audit), Mr I Malao (Strategy and Systems),
Mr N Mogale (Human Resource Management and Development),
Ms N Nengovhela (Information and Communications Technology), Adv D Plaatjies (Acting: Court Administration)
Senior Management: Ms P Bam (Director: Risk Management),
Ms K Ditsoane (Director: Internal Audit), Mr P Gagai (National Complaints Officer), Ms L Legoete (Director: Strategy and Service
Delivery; Acting Chief Director: HRM&D), Ms K Moretlwe (JSC Secretariat), Dr G Moshoeu (CEO: SAJEI), Ms S Mpheshwa (Director: Institutional Secretariat Services), Mr L Nkomonde (Director: Communications), Ms T Phaahlamohlaka
Communications Officers: Adv N Phakola (Deputy Information Officer [PAIA]), Ms Memme Sejosengwe (Information Officer [PAIA])
Constitutional Court Of South Africa
CONTACT DETAILS
PHYSICAL: 1 Hospital Street, Constitution Hill, Braamfontein, 2017
POSTAL: Private Bag X1, Constitution Hill, Braamfontein, 2017
TEL: 011 359 7400
WEB: www.concourt.org.za
EMAIL: info@concourt.org.za
OVERVIEW
The Constitutional Court of South Africa is the highest court in the country when it comes to the interpretation, protection and enforcement of the Constitution. It deals exclusively with constitutional matters –those cases that raise questions about the application or interpretation of the Constitution.
The Constitutional Court has exclusive jurisdiction in deciding disputes about the powers and constitutional status of branches of government. Only the Constitutional Court may: decide disputes between organs of state in the national or provincial sphere concerning the constitutional status, powers or functions of any of those organs of state; decide on the constitutionality of any parliamentary or provincial Bill; decide on the constitutionality of any amendment to the Constitution; and decide that Parliament or the President has failed to fulfill a constitutional obligation.
JUDICIAL SERVICE COMMISSION (JSC)
CONTACT DETAILS
PHYSICAL: Office of the Chief Justice, 188-14th Road, Noordwyk, 1687
POSTAL: Private Bag X1, Constitutional Hill, Braamfontein, 2017
TEL: 010 493 2687/33
WEB: www.judiciary.org.za
EMAIL: JSC@judiciary.org.za
OVERVIEW
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) is a constitutional body established in terms of section 178 of the Constitution read with the Judicial Service Commission Act 9 of 1994. The primary functions of the Commission are to: interview candidates for judicial positions and make recommendations for appointment to the bench; deal with complaints brought against the Judges; manage the Register of Judges’ Registrable interests; and advise national government on matters relating to the Judiciary.
When the JSC interviews candidates for judicial appointment, all the 23 members of the JSC, as well as the respective Premiers and Judges President of the respective Divisions of the High Court where the candidates have been nominated, participate in the interviews.
Office Bearers
Chief Justice: Justice Raymond Zondo
Deputy Chief Justice: Justice Mandisa Muriel Lindelwa Maya
Judges: Justice Narandra Jody Kollapen, Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga, Justice Stevan Majiedt, Justice Rammaka Steven Mathopo, Justice
Nonkosi Zoliswa Mhlantla, Justice Owen Lloyd Rogers, Justice Leona Theron, Justice Zukisa Tshiqi
Registrar of Constitutional Court: Mr Kgwadi Makgakga
Senior Management: Mr Sello Chiloane (Acting Chief of Staff), Ms Sheryl Luthuli (Head: Library), Mr Zunaid Naidoo (IT Coordinator), Mr Thomas Rikhotso (Court Manager), Mr Allister Slingers (Director: Executive Support)
Communications Officers: Ms Lusanda Ntuli (Deputy Director: Communication)
All interviews for judicial appointment are conducted in public. Following the conclusion of the interviews, the recommendations are sent to the President, who then appoints the recommended candidates as Judges.
Complaints against Judges who contravene the Code of Judicial Conduct or any law must first be reported to the Judicial Conduct Committee (JCC), a body comprised of the Chief Justice, Deputy Chief Justice and four other Judges designated by the Chief Justice after consultation with the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services. If the JCC is of the view that the complaint lodged against a particular Judge is of a serious nature to warrant an impeachment of a Judge, the JCC is empowered to recommend to the JSC for the complaint to be investigated and reported on by a Judicial Conduct Tribunal. It is the Chief Justice who has the power to appoint a Judicial Conduct Tribunal following the recommendation by the JSC.
Judges are also required in terms of the law to disclose their financial interests annually. These disclosures are recorded in a Register that is managed by the Registrar of Judges’ Registrable Interests. As members of the JSC act in other professional capacities, the JSC and its various committees meet biannually. The JSC Secretariat is required to manage and facilitate the work of the JSC throughout the year and to liaise with various JSC committees on matters they are tasked to deal with by the JSC at its biannual meetings. The JSC Secretariat is responsible for making all logistical arrangements, including collating agenda and all relevant documentation for all JSC meetings and financing the biannual meetings of the JSC, which take place for a week in April and October every year. The meetings are generally held at the Headquarters of the Office of the Chief Justice in Midrand.
Office Bearers
Chief Justice: Justice Raymond Zondo
President Supreme Court of Appeal: XM Petse (Acting)
Judge President: Justice D Mlambo
Deputy Chief Justice: Justice MML Maya
Commissioners: Adv S Baloyi SC (Designated by the President), Mr E Barnard (Practising Attorney), Adv G Breytenbach (National
LAND CLAIMS COURT (LCC)
CONTACT DETAILS
PHYSICAL: Trust Bank Centre, Randburg Mall, Cnr Hill Street & Kent Avenue, Randburg, 2194
POSTAL: Private Bag X10060, Randburg, 2125
TEL: 011 781 2291
WEB: www.justice.gov.za/lcc
EMAIL: webmaster@justice.gov.za
OVERVIEW
The Land Claims Court (LCC) was established in 1996 and its primary focus is dealing with land restitution / land claims cases. The Court deals with restitution cases in the form of referrals from the Commissioner’s office or when they come directly through claimants or affected land owners. The main task of the Court in this regard is, therefore, to adjudicate whatever legal issues are contained in the cases and ensure that land is awarded to those who satisfy the statutory requirements. The Court also deals with the Extension of Security Tenure Act and the Labour Tenants Act. These two acts were enacted by Parliament to protect farm dwellers/workers from ill-treatment and illegal evictions.
Supreme Court Of Appeal
Contact Details
PHYSICAL: Cnr Mirriam Makeba & President Brand Streets, Bloemfontein, 9301
POSTAL: PO Box 258, Bloemfontein, 9300
TEL: 051 412 7400 / 051 492 4623
WEB: www.supremecourtofappeal.org.za
Overview
The Supreme Court of Appeal is, except in respect of certain labour and competition matters, the second highest court in South Africa. Previously it and the Constitutional Court were both apex courts with different areas of jurisdiction. However, since August 2013 the Constitutional Court has been the highest court in all matters.
In terms of the Constitution, the Supreme Court of Appeal may decide any matter, except certain labour and competition matters, but is purely an appeal court, and it may decide only appeals and issues connected with appeals.
The Supreme Court of Appeal may make an order concerning the constitutional validity of an Act of Parliament, a provincial Act or any conduct of the President, but an order of constitutional invalidity has no force unless it is confirmed by the Constitutional Court.
Assembly), Adv J Cane SC (Practicing Advocate), Mr TSC Dodovu (National Council of Provinces), Mr RO Lamola (Minister: Justice and Correctional Services), Ms SE Lucas (National Council of Provinces), Mr G Magwanishe (National Assembly), Mr JS Malema (National Assembly), Ms N Mapisa-Nqakula (National Assembly), Prof C Marumoagae (Professor of Law), Ms HK Matolo-Dlepu (Designated by the President), Mr MK Mmoiemang (National Council of Provinces), Adv T Ngcukaitobi SC (Designated by the President), Mr AJ Nyambi (National Council of Provinces), Adv K Pillay SC (Practicing Advocate), Ms NR Shabangu-Mndawe (Designated by the President), Mr N Singh (National Assembly), Mr VC Xaba (National Assembly)
Senior Management: Ms Kutlwano Moretlwe (Support Staff: Acting Senior State Law Advisor), Ms Tebogo Phaahlamohlaka (Support Staff: Senior Administrative Officer), Ms Memme Sejosengwe (Secretary General (DG): Office of the Chief Justice), Mr A Slingers (Secretary: Chief Justice), Ms Ndivhuwo Tshubwana (Law Researcher)
Communications Officers: Ms Tshepiso Ramonyai (Personal Assistant: JSC)
The Land Claims Court was conferred with the jurisdiction thereof. However, the various magistrate courts around the country also have jurisdiction in terms of the Extension of Security Tenure Act, although their orders pertaining evictions are subject to automatic reviews by this court.
Primarily, the Court has to ensure that the rights of farm dwellers/ workers are protected in that all evictions are done within the framework of the aforementioned legislation. In carrying out its mandate, the Court therefore conducts hearings to adjudicate all matters related to the aforementioned legislation in various provinces, districts, cities and towns of the country.
Office Bearers
Judge President: Judge Yasmin Shehnaz Meer (Acting)
Judges: Judge Cowen (Acting), Judge Mia, Judge Muzikawukhelwana
Ncube, Judge S Spilg
Court Manager: Ms T Mashologu, Ms Ntombizine Mhlambi
Registrar: Mr Victor Maqala
Office Bearers
Deputy President Supreme Court of Appeal: Judge Xola Mlungisi Petse (Acting President of the SCA)
Judges: Judge Z Carelse, Judge N Dambuza, Judge G Goosen, Judge T Gorven, Judge W Hughes, Judge NP Mabindla-Boqwana, Judge TM Makgoka, Judge K Matojane, Judge YT Mbatha, Judge PA Meyer, Judge BC Mocumie, Judge F Mokgohloa, Judge DS Molefe, Judge MB Molemela, Judge SPB Mothle, Judge CH Nicholls, Judge VM Ponnan, Judge H Saldulker, Judge A Schippers, Judge CHG van der Merwe, Judge SE Weiner, Judge DH Zondi
Registrar: Ms Carmen De Wee
Senior Management: Mr Tshirileco Mabula (Library), Ms CA Martin (Director: Supreme Court of Appeal), Ms Elizabeth Vermeulen (Chief Registrar)
Communications Officers: Ms S Steyn (Office Manager: President of the Supreme Court of Appeal)
