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[Judicial Service Commission of Zimbabwe @JSCZim]

Senior Judge of the Bulawayo High Court, Hon. Justice Munamato Mutevedzi gives an overview of common errors by magistrates relating to criminal cases during the ongoing Magistrates' National Conference in Bulawayo.

#magistratesnationalconference

[Etona Ekole @EtonaEkole]

It was an honour to meet with Vice President Hon. Kembo Mohadi ahead of the official launch of Zimbabwe's National Action Plan for Children (2026–2030) & the National Child Online Protection Policy. We reaffirmed our commitment to strengthening systems that protect every child.

[Judicial Service Commission of Zimbabwe @JSCZim]

In her keynote address at the ongoing Magistrates’ National Conference in Bulawayo, the Chief Justice of the Republic of Zimbabwe, the Honourable Mrs E. Gwaunza, urged magistrates to keep abreast of developments in international law. The Chief Justice also said that there is no place for corruption within the magistracy.

[Ministry of Public Service Labour & Social Welfare @mpslswzim]

A birth certificate is more than just a document it is every child's first legal identity. Without a birth certificate, a child is invisible. Hon. Chido Sanyatwe, Deputy Minister of Home Affairs @Moha_Zim said birth certificates are a child’s right and key to their identity and dignity.

She emphasised that her Ministry is implementing targeted measures to ensure universal birth registration, including the deployment of mobile registration units to reach children in all communities.

[The Judiciary Kenya @Kenyajudiciary]

We decided to come here to have an engagement with the community and stakeholders to address a prevalent issue of SGBV and succession matters.

[The DoJ & CD @DOJCD_ZA]

The Minister for Justice and Constitutional Development Ms. Mmamoloko Kubayi, will be addressing delegates at the the inaugural Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Law Conference hosted by the University of Johannesburg’s Law Institute in Mpumalanga.

Convened under the theme, “Artificial Intelligence and Law- Advancing the Sustainable Development Goals through Law, Governance and Practice” the conference will explore the role of AI in advancing the law and sustainable development.

# GovZaUpdates
#AIandTheLaw

[Ministry of Public Service Labour & Social Welfare @mpslswzim]

The second day of the National Child Protection Conference opened with a dialogue on disability inclusion.
Ms. Laiza Chourombo, Acting Director for Disability Affairs, presented an overview of government programs and policies aimed at promoting and ensuring the inclusion of children with disabilities.

[Supreme Court of Appeal ZA @SCA_ZA]

Mpumalanga Society of Advocates v Judicial Service Commission and Others (1186/2024) [2026] ZASCA 99 (7 July 2026).

Today, the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) upheld an appeal against an order of the Gauteng Division of the High Court, Johannesburg (the High Court).

[Office of The Director Of Public Prosecutions @ODPP_KE]

160 Girls Prosecution Training Enters 15th Cohort

The 15th Cohort of the 160 Girls Prosecution Training was officially launched today by the Secretary of Prosecution Services (SPS), Mr. Alloys Kemo, O.G.W., marking the commencement of a four-day capacity-building programme organised in collaboration with The Equality Effect as part of continued efforts to equip prosecutors with practical skills to handle defilement cases with diligence, urgency and sensitivity, while recognising the unique challenges faced by child victims of sexual violence.

In his remarks, Mr. Kemo emphasized that the programme goes beyond conventional capacity building. "This is not a routine capacity-building exercise but a paradigm shift grounded in the neurobiology of trauma. It equips prosecutors with the skills to understand why victims delay disclosure, why witness accounts may appear inconsistent, and why evidence can seem fragmented or incoherent," he said.

#HakiNaUsawa

[Centre for Child Law @UPChildLaw]

[Conference Recap]

From 24–26 June 2026, the Centre for Child Law participated in the 4th Annual African National Preventive Mechanisms Network (ANPMN) Conference in Kigali, Rwanda.

This year's conference, held under the theme "Women and Children in Detention: Gender-responsive and Child-sensitive NPM Approaches," brought together experts and stakeholders from across the continent and the UN to advance the protection of the rights of persons deprived of their liberty.

The Centre was represented by Mrs Hansungule-Nefale, Adv. Courtenay, and Mr Mongwai. Mrs. Hansungule-Nefale and Mr. Mongwai served as panelists during Session 3: "Children in Detention: A Child-sensitive Preventive Monitoring," where they presented on "A Model for Independent Oversight of Secure Care Centers."

Their presentation highlighted the importance of independent oversight mechanisms in ensuring that secure care centres uphold the rights, dignity, and best interests of children. It also underscored the importance of meaningful child participation in understanding what justice means from children's own perspectives and what they envision justice should look like, particularly for children in conflict with the law. By centring children's voices and lived experiences, the discussion reinforced the need for child-sensitive monitoring and justice systems that are responsive to the realities and aspirations of the children they serve.

We are grateful to the organisers and fellow participants for the insightful discussions and collaborative exchanges as we continue working towards strengthening the protection of the rights of children in detention across Africa. We further extend our gratitude to the South African Human Rights Commission - National Preventive Mechanism for their continuous collaboration and support.

The reports are available here:

1. https://t.co/c7vMMvqIOV
2. https://t.co/5TmdV7YwE2

[BONELA @bonelaethics]

𝐁𝐎𝐍𝐄𝐋𝐀 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐄𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄-𝐁𝐀𝐒𝐄𝐃 𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐋𝐃 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐓𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐌𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐎𝐖𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐏𝐎𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐄𝐑'𝐒 𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐊𝐒 𝐎𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐀𝐆𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐓
#ChildrensRights

[RSAJudiciary @OCJ_RSA]

Former Chief Justice Raymond Zondo delivered his keynote address under the theme "The Judiciary and the Advancement of Constitutional Democracy in South Africa," drawing on landmark constitutional judgments and pivotal cases that have shaped South Africa's democracy and reaffirmed the Judiciary's role as the guardian of the Constitution over the past 30 years.

#Constitution30 #30YearsOfTheConstitution #JudiciaryRSA #SAJEI #OCJ_RSA #Freedompark

[Office of The Director Of Public Prosecutions @ODPP_KE]

Court orders mental assessment for eight Utumishi Girls murder suspects

Eight suspects linked to the Utumishi Girls murder case today appeared virtually before Deputy Registrar Hon. Barbara Akinyi at the Kibera High Court for their first mention.

Prosecution, led by Senior Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions Mr. Vincent Monda, OGW, alongside Senior Assistant Directors of Public Prosecutions Ms. Gikui Gichuhi and Ms. Maryanne Mwangi, Assistant Directors of Public Prosecutions , Mr. Paul Ochieng and Ms. Emma Bosire, and Principal Prosecution Counsels Ms. Linda Ndambiri and Ms. Christine Timoi, made several applications before the court.

The requests include appointment of pro bono advocates for all subjects to ensure the matter is concluded within the statutory timelines provided under the Children’s Act. It also sought orders for the subjects to undergo mental assessment at Mathare Mental Hospital before a child psychiatrist, as well as assessment by a Children’s Officer.

Additionally, Prosecution applied for protection and care files to be opened for all the subjects and requested that they continue to be remanded at Kabete Children’s Home pending further directions from the court.

Hon. Akinyi directed that the subjects be escorted to Mathare Mental Hospital on Monday, 29th June 2026, for mental assessment by a child psychiatrist, with the resulting reports to be filed in court before the next mention date. She further ordered that protection and care files be opened for all the subjects and that the relevant reports be filed within 30 days.

The court also directed that assessment by the Children’s Officer at Kabete Children’s Home be undertaken immediately and, if not completed today, be finalized over the weekend, with the report filed before the next mention. The subjects will remain remanded at Kabete Children’s Home.

Further, the court ordered the DPP to supply all prosecution documents to the defence before the next mention. The court also directed that children’s officers, guardians, and parents be present during the next appearance and that each subject be represented by counsel and produced physically in court.

The next mention shall be on 1st July, 2026, before Hon. Lady Justice Diana Kavedza.

#HakiNaUsawa

[The DoJ & CD @DOJCD_ZA]

SCHOOLS POSTERS EXHIBITION

DOJ&CD continues with exhibition of the Schools Posters on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide, Victims Charter. The exhibition is hosted at National Office in Pretoria.

These Posters were designed by learners from selected Gauteng Schools. The learners were required to create art pieces such as posters, drawings, that reflect their understanding of Gender-Based Violence from a rights and responsibilities perspective.

Winners will be announced officially tomorrow during an award ceremony.
#SchoolsPosterCompetition #GovZAUpdates #30yearsoftheconstitution #AccessToJusticeForAll

[eNCA @eNCA]

[BREAKING] The NPA has secured a preservation order against Judge Portia Phahlane’s R6-million Hartbeespoort home. Phahlane faces corruption charges alongside Mike Sandlana over alleged bribes linked to the IPHC succession court battle. Tune in to #eNCA, channel #DStv403.

[The Judiciary Kenya @Kenyajudiciary]

We operationalized the Mobile Court at Masinga Law Courts, where we take justice closer to the people. - Hon. Hellen Onkwani, Kithimani Law Courts

[Centre for Child Law @UPChildLaw]

[PRESS STATEMENT]

Today, the Centre for Child Law, appears before the Pietermaritzburg High Court on behalf of Equality Collective NPC as amicus curiae (friend of the court) in a significant case concerning the systemic failure of the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education to pay Early Childhood Development (ECD) subsidies.

Read the full statement below:

[Zakheem Rajan - The Paparazzi @zakheem_rajan]

BREAKING NEWS: Justice Gatembu Kairu has been elected as the new President of the Court of Appeal. Congratulations.

[The Judiciary Kenya @Kenyajudiciary]

Vote counting is underway in the election for the next President of the Court of Appeal, following a secret ballot overseen by IEBC officials. Candidates: Justice Gatembu Kairu, Justice Patrick Kiage, Lady Justice Agnes Murgor, and Lady Justice Lydia Achode.

[Mzilikazi wa Afrika @IamMzilikazi]

BREAKING NEWS: Robbers broke into Advocate Muzi Sikhakhane SC’s private office last night at his private residence in Bryanston, Johannesburg and stole computers and laptops.
Sikhakhane represents several high-profile figures, including former President Jacob Zuma, former State Security Agency DG, Arthur Fraser, and KwaZulu-Natal provincial police commissioner, General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi.