President Cyril Ramaphosa signed the Judicial Matters Amendment Act of 2023 into law, introducing expanded powers for the Chief Master, revised defamation laws, and a mechanism to combat corruption.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed the Judicial Matters Amendment Act of 2023 into law, making changes to various pieces of legislation. Notable amendments include expanded powers for the Chief Master, allowing the Minister of Justice to determine certain offenses not resulting in criminal records, and a new mechanism to fight corruption. Other changes include expungement of criminal records for pandemic regulation violations and amendments to defamation laws.

April 03, 2024
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