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President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed the Judicial Matters Amendment Act of 2023 into law. The amendment aims to make practical and technical changes to various pieces of legislation administered by the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development. Notable changes include:
The Chief Master's powers, duties, and functions being expanded to improve service delivery and supervision over Masters of the High Court.
The Minister of Justice being granted the power to determine certain categories of offences that do not result in a criminal record after payment of an admission of guilt fine.
The expungement of criminal records for those who paid fines for violating State of Disaster Regulations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The creation of a new offence to combat corruption in the private sector and state-owned entities.
Amendments to the Domestic Violence Act to penalize false declarations and enable applications for protection orders without affidavits.
The repeal of common law relating to the crime of defamation.
The Presidency believes that these amendments will improve service delivery and the efficiency of the justice system in related matters.
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