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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

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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 cost-efficiently provide state legal services that anticipate, meet and exceed stakeholder needs and expectations. 

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The Family Advocate assists the parties to reach an agreement on disputed issues, namely custody, access and guardianship. If the parties are unable to reach an agreement, the Family Advocate evaluates the parties’ circumstances in light of the best interests of the child and makes a recommendation to the Court with regard to custody, access or guardianship …more

Hague Convention of the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction

South Africa ratified the Convention in 1996 and the Act came into operation on 1 October 1997. The Convention’s main object is to enforce rights of custody over a child(ren) who has been wrongfully removed to or kept in a foreign country in breach of those rights and to secure the prompt return of the child(ren) to South Africa …more

The Children’s Act is a piece of law which consists of 22 chapters and gives effect to certain rights of children as contained in the Constitution. It sets out principles relating to the care and protection of children. It also defines parental responsibilities and rights …more

Various topics, including HIV and AIDS, Human Rights and Access to Justice, Frequently Asked Questions on LBGTI (Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals, Transgender & Intersex) …more

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