On Thursday, 22 August 2024, the Centre for Human Rights (Centre), Faculty of Law, University of Pretoria signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Brigitte Mabandla Justice College of the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development. The signing ceremony, held at the recently refurbished and renamed Brigitte Mabandla Justice College, marked the solidification of the partnership between the two institutions, and their shared commitment to strengthening collaboration in line with their visions and missions. The two institutions pledged to work together in co-hosting the annual Equality Court Clerk Conference as part of their strategic aim to enhance access to Equality Courts in South Africa for the LBGTQI+ community in the country.
The event provided a platform for the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development to share its values and goals.It also served as an opportunity for various higher education institutions and organisations to reinforce their relationship with the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DoJCD). These institutions include:
- North West University (NWU)
- Tshwane University of Technology
- South-West Gauteng TVET College (SWGTC)
- Henley Business school
- Safety and Security Sector Education and Training Authority (SASSETA)
The MoU, signed by Acting Director Prof. Nkatha Murungi on behalf of the Centre and Justice College, underscores the dedication of both Institutions towards the protection and promotion of human rights, It also highlights their support for initiatives aimed at capacity-building and empowering state actors to advance the development of the Constitution, informed by evidence-based research conducted by the Centre and its extensive network. The partnership will leverage the expertise and resources of both institutions.
For more information, please contact:
Tel: +27 (0) 12 420 3151
landilani.banda@up.ac.za
