South Africa’s Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, addressed a continental gathering of women judicial leaders, highlighting the importance of advancing gender-responsive jurisprudence and inclusive justice systems. She linked the meeting to key milestones, including the 20th anniversary of the Maputo Protocol, 30 years of South Africa’s Constitution, and the legacy of the 1956 Women’s March. Kubayi stressed that while strong legal frameworks exist, effective implementation remains critical to achieving real gender equality.
She also raised concern over the continued prevalence of gender-based violence and femicide, calling for stronger regional cooperation, enforcement of laws, and gender-sensitive reforms. The Minister outlined South Africa’s interventions such as specialised courts, victim support centres, and judicial training programmes, noting progress in women’s representation in the judiciary but acknowledging that full parity is still a work in progress. She concluded by urging greater collaboration among women jurists to build a more inclusive and transformative justice system.
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