Brigitte Mabandla Justice

CLOSING MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR-GENERAL OF THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND CONSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT, ADV DOC MASHABANE

This publication provides a rich history, transformative moments, and future aspirations of the College. The Brigitte Mabandla Justice College has a rich history rooted, in the transition to democracy in South Africa, but not limited to, legal training in South Africa. From its humble beginnings to its current standing as a reputable institution, it has remained committed to provide high-quality learning interventions and Integrated Workplace Programmes. The relaunch and repositioning of the College is one of the strategic focus areas which the Minister of Justice and

Correctional Services, committed to review as part of his turnaround strategy for the DOJ&CD. The repositioning of the College is not merely about bricks and mortar. It is a strategic endeavour to redefine our role and impact in the legal, cyberforensic, leadership, Business Applications and administrative education landscape as well as a Research Capability. We are expanding our horizons, embracing innovation, and fostering a culture of excellence that extends beyond academic boundaries. The repositioned Brigitte Mabandla College will continue to endeavour to become a centre of excellence and specialisation where ‘the whole is greater than the sum of the individual parts’. In order to attain this, partnership with legal fraternity, JCPS, other experts on the Local and Global Markets will be essential. This repositioning aligns seamlessly with the broader strategy of the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development. Our goal is to expand the core offerings of the JC to ensure relevance in the entire Justice, Crime Prevention, and Security (JCPS) Cluster and responsiveness to contemporary legal challenges. The College remains central to enhancing skills and capacity development for all officials in the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DOJ&CD), as well as other government departments, entities, relevant stakeholders in the Southern African Development Community (SADC), the Commonwealth and non-Commonwealth countries. The new structure offers ‘a state-of-the Art’ facilities that can be shared with other government departments, contributing to cost savings by reducing the need to rent private venues for training sessions, conferences, etc. My best wishes are extended to the management team and staff of the College for being part of this extraordinary journey of transformation and growth.

Adv DOC Mashabane Director-General of the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development

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