Picture: The Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Andries Nel
By OBAKENG MAJE
13 August 2026 – The Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Andries Nel will officiate the closing event of the 2026 Access to Justice Week campaign at Thulamahashe in Mpumalanga Province on 14 August 2026. Nel said the week-long campaign is intended for empowering the vulnerable and previously disadvantaged communities, particularly women, children and the poor by providing free legal advice, increasing legal literacy and raising awareness around key justice services.
He further said it takes the form of an interactive Services Fair, featuring legal advice desks and primary service stations operated by the DOJ&CD, Legal Aid South Africa, the Department of Home Affairs, the Department of Social Development, the South African Police Service (SAPS), the Commission for Gender Equality (CGE), and the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC). Nel added that certificates of recognition will also be handed out at the event to schools that have fully complied with the requirements of the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO).
“The certificates are an acknowledgment of these schools’ commitment to protecting learners. The event will take place at Thulamahashe Community Hall, Bushbuckridge in Mpumalanga Province at 9am,” he said.
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