Access to Justice Stakeholder Engagement
On 28 February 2025, ProBono.Org attended a stakeholder engagement session hosted at the Soweto Campus of the University of Johannesburg. The event was convened by Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi and Deputy Minister Andries Nel, under the theme “The plight of the poor and the role of NGOs in ensuring dignified access to justice.”
The purpose of the engagement was to hear directly from the community about the challenges they face and the frustrations experienced in accessing justice. The Minister expressed a strong commitment to working collaboratively with NGOs to find solutions and make access to justice for all a reality in South Africa.
As part of the engagement, ProBono.Org was able to highlight to the Minister the role that ProBono.Org plays in the access to justice ecosystem.
South African Human Rights Commission Workshop: Exploring Synergies for Access to Justice
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) is a Constitutional Chapter 9 body that uses alternative dispute resolutions to deliver equitable solutions for the poor and vulnerable in line with the Bill of Rights.
Recognising the value of collaborative efforts, the SAHRC has expressed interest in working with ProBono.Org and like-minded organisations to expand their reach and impact. With a footprint in all nine provinces through their regional offices, the SAHRC aims to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with ProBono.Org. This partnership would focus on fast-tracking the constitutional theme of access to justice especially for the poor, the needy and the most vulnerable members of our society.
