Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DoJ&CD)
National Department · Justice and Protection Services
The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development administers South Africa’s courts and the legal framework that supports them, and promotes constitutional development and human rights.
It provides the administrative and financial support that allows the judiciary to function, manages the Master of the High Court, the State Attorney and the Legal Aid system, and develops legislation across the justice portfolio. It also supports the constitutional institutions established under Chapter 9.
Correctional Services was separated into its own department after the 2024 election. The National Prosecuting Authority, the Special Investigating Unit, Legal Aid South Africa and the South African Human Rights Commission fall within the wider justice cluster.
Audit record, 5 years
Leadership, 22 listed
- Minister
- Ms Mmamoloko Tryphosa Kubayi
- Deputy Minister
- Mr Andries Carl Nel
- Director General
- Adv Doctor Mashabane
- Chief of Staff
- Mr Kgopelo Phasha
- Chief Financial Officer
- Ms Rofhiwa Irene Singo
- Deputy Directors General
- Ms Susan Masapu Adv Kanyane Mathibe Mr Felix Mbeki Mr Lucky Charles Mohalaba Ms Rhulani Ngwenya Ms Kalayvani Pillay Mr Stephen Ralekwa Adv Shireen Said Ms Tumelo Zwane
- Senior Management
- Mr Max Budeli Mr Sello Chiloane Mr Justice Hlungwani Ms Kgalalelo Masibi Adv Richard Ramashia Mr Blendynn Williams
- Communications Officers
- Ms Kgalalelo Masibi
- Secretaries
- Mr Raymond Manzini
Entities reporting to this one, 7
Description written for this directory from the entity’s own published sources: www.justice.gov.za, www.gov.za