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2010/08/26
Chairperson, a quarter of a century has passed since the General Assembly of the United Nations declared 1985 the first International Year of the youth.
The youth of South Africa marked that year whilst being at the forefront of the struggle against apartheid colonialism which denied the majority citizenship and development.
Thousands were detained without trial, tortured and assassinated after the regime declared a national state of emergency in July 1985. These ...
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2010/08/25
A Nel to attend World Youth Conference in Mexico, 23 to 27 Aug
Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Andre Nel will today lead a South Africa delegation to the World Youth Conference in Mexico. The conference attended by United Nations member countries puts firmly youth development on the world agenda. There are two main sessions, the Social Forum (23 to 25 August) and the Government Forum (25 to 27 August).
The World Youth Conference seeks to achieve the following objectives t
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2010/07/31
A Nel: Western Cape Regional Seminar of Students for Law and Social Justice
We want to ensure that even the poorest of the poor do enjoy access to justice.Secondly, that the justice that people access is of a high standard and thirdly, that justice is attained without undue delay. Describe the elements of the Legal Practice Bill aimed at providing greater access to justice including community service?What are the possible consequences that can be expected with regards to access to justice if the Legal Practice Bill is passed? This will increase access to justice as ... [highlighted result]
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2010/07/26
A Nel: International Conference on Africa and the Future of International Criminal Justice
Who knows, many of these might not have occurred, or at least been minimised, had there been an effectively functioning International Criminal Court." Shortly after he delivered that address South Africa became the 23rd state to ratify the Rome Statute on the International Criminal Court on 17 July 1998, almost exactly 12 years ago. A strong and independent ICC working together with other institutions of global governance will further the goal of a peaceful and just world order. <... [highlighted result]
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2010/07/24
A Nel: Annual general meeting of South African National Association of Progressive Sheriffs (SANAPS)
Programme Director
Mr Iqbal Mahomed, Chairperson of SANAPS
Mr Anthony Makwetu, Deputy Chairperson of SANAPS
Ms Charmaine Mabuza, Deputy Chairperson of the SA Board for Sheriffs
Mr Cheslan America, Executive Manager of the SA Board for Sheriffs
Executive members of SANAPS
Sheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs
Distinguished guests
Ladies and gentlemen
Thank you for your kind invitation to share with you some thoughts on the occasion ... [highlighted result]
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2010/07/23
A Nel: Awarding of Sydney and Felicia Kentridge Award to the late Bram Fischer
P Mtshaulana, Chairperson of the General Council of the Bar;
Mr Justice D Moseneke, Deputy Chief Justice;
Mr Justice L Mpati, President of the Supreme Court of Appeal;
Mr Justice A Chaskalson, former Chief Justice;
Mr Justice J Lyons, Maseru High Court;
Judges President and all judges present;
Councillors and members of the profession present;
Ms Ruth Rice and Ilse Wilson and Adv. He has asked me to convey his warm greetings, his apologies but also his assurance ...
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2010/07/10
A Nel: Ecumenical Act for Human Rights
Sejam bem-vindos a Africa do Sul!
It is a great honour for me to represent the government and the people of the Republic of South Africa on this very special occasion. Who will not let us forget the ... [highlighted result]
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2010/05/31
A Nel: Review Conference of Rome Statute
Mr President, on behalf of the Government of South Africa, it is my honour to thank the Government of the people of Uganda for hosting the Review Conference of the Rome Statute. This Review Conference is the first opportunity, after seven years of operation, to review the ICC and to influence its future direction.Mr President, this Review Conference will provide the historic opportunity to include in the Rome Statute a definition of the crime of aggression and the conditions under ... [highlighted result]
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2010/05/26
A Nel: Justice and Constitutional Dept Budget Vote 2010/11 debate NCOP
During the budget vote debate in the National Assembly, the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development announced that the Constitution Amendment Bill and the Superior Courts Bill had been finalised and approved by Cabinet. The Constitution Amendment Bill and the Superior Courts Bill pave the way for the overhaul of the outdated Magistrates Courts Act of 1944, and its replacement by a Lower Courts Act which will be premised on the Superior Courts Act. The Traditional Courts Bill... [highlighted result]
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2010/05/26
A Nel: Justice and Constitutional Development Dept Budget Vote 2010/11 debate NCOP
During the budget vote debate in the National Assembly, the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development announced that the Constitution Amendment Bill and the Superior Courts Bill had been finalised and approved by Cabinet. The proposed court system envisages superior courts and lower courts as part of a seamless, single judiciary under the leadership of the chief justice.The Superior Courts Bill in turn provides for the judge presidents to give leadership to all courts within ... [highlighted result]
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2010/05/25
A Nel: Small claims court opening in Alexandra
Let me also convey the warm regards and best wishes of the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mr Jeff Radebe who since Monday has been acting President of the Republic of South Africa.Today marks an important moment in the history of Small Claims Courts in South Africa. Ladies and gentlemen, the role of Small Claims Courts is crucial in this regard.Small Claims Courts are a powerful mechanism to provide access to justice, especially to the poor. This will assist... [highlighted result]
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2010/05/24
A Nel to launch guidelines for commissioners of small claims courts, 25 May
The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development invites the media to the launch of the guidelines for commissioners of the small claims courts, where the Deputy Minister Andries Nel will deliver a keynote address on the spin-offs of the guidelines.The small claims courts provide a prompt and inexpensive way to resolve minor disputes and can benefit especially the destitute and indigent of our country to be able to access justice in a very informal, cost effective and ... [highlighted result]
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2010/05/20
A Nel: Commissioners of small claims courts training
Today marks the start, for the very first time, of structured legal education and training for Commissioners of Small Claims Courts.Commissioners of Small Claims Courts have delivered an excellent service and made an outstanding contribution to promoting access to justice. A long way since the introduction of Small Claims Courts in 1984 through the enactment of the Small Claims Courts Act (Act No. 61 of 1984).Small Claims Courts are a powerful mechanism to provide access to ... [highlighted result]
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2010/05/10
A Nel: Chief Magistrates Forum meeting
Superior Courts Bill and Constitutional Amendment Bill At its meeting of 5 May 2010, Cabinet approved the Superior Courts Bill and a related Constitution Amendment Bill and the Superior Courts Bill. For the lower court judiciary the finalisation of the Superior Courts Bill signifies the beginning of overhauling the entire Magistrate Courts Act No. 32 of 1944, repealing the Magistrates Act No. 90 of 1993 as well as amending the Judicial Service Commission Act of 1995 to ... [highlighted result]
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2010/05/10
A Nel: Chief Magistrates Forum meeting
Hopefully, however, what I have to say will be of some use, both in your deliberations and beyond.Superior Courts Bill and Constitutional Amendment BillAt its meeting of 5 May 2010, Cabinet approved the Superior Courts Bill and a related Constitution Amendment Bill and the Superior Courts Bill. We recognise that civil experience is located more in district courts than regional court and that the LLB requirement prescribed for appointment as regional magistrates bar many of the ... [highlighted result]
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2010/05/05
A Nel: Justice and Constitutional Development Dept Budget Vote 2010/11
Menzi Simelane, former Director-General, as well as the current Director-General, Adv Nonkululeko Msomi and the staff in the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development.I also wish express appreciation to the following persons: The Chairperson of the Magistrate s Commission, Judge Ngoepe; the Chairperson of the South African Law Reform Commission (SALRC), Justice Mokgoro; the Chairperson of LASA, Judge Mlambo; Chairperson of the Human Rights Commission, Adv Mushwana; the ... [highlighted result]
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2010/04/29
Implicit in this struggle was a need for a strong regional institution that enjoys the confidence of leaders and citizens of SADC alike.Today, as we consider the role, responsibilities and terms of reference of the SADC Tribunal, as well as the enforcement and execution of the decisions of this tribunal, we bear in mind the remarks by the executive secretary of SADC on the occasion of the official inauguration of the SADC Tribunal house and the swearing in of the members of the SADC ... [highlighted result]
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2010/03/29
A Nel: National stakeholder consultative forum
Programme director
Advocate Themba Mthethwa, Chief Executive Officer of the Office of the Public Protector
Advocate Thuli Madonsela, Public Protector of the Republic of South Africa
Advocate Mamiki Shai, Deputy Public Protector of the Republic of South Africa
Honourable members of parliament
Provincial legislatures and local government councils
Distinguished leaders and representatives of political parties
Heads and representatives of institutions ...
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2010/03/17
A Nel: Celebration of St Patricks Day
I would like to take this opportunity to express our gratitude for the tremendous role Irish Aid and Irish non-governmental organisations (NGOs) continue to play in South Africa, particularly in the Limpopo province. South Africa acknowledges with gratitude the decision Ireland took last year to recognise 18 July as Nelson Mandela Day. It is no coincidence that today, South Africa and Ireland enjoy close ties and is considered a like minded country on most issues of international concern. [highlighted result]
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2010/03/16
A Nel: Human Rights Day debate
It was here that former President Nelson Mandela signed the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa fourteen years ago, on 10 December 1996.This Constitution represents the antithesis of everything that the Union of South Africa and the Sharpeville Massacre represented. (Strategy and tactics of the ANC: 2007).Government is committed to work with independent institutions created to support our constitutional democracy such as the Human Rights Commission, the Commission on ... [highlighted result]
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