Mmamoloko Kubayi
South AfricapoliticianFemale6.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Mmamoloko Kubayi is the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development in South Africa. She has been in the news for her commitment to releasing a public list of convicted sexual offenders and GBV perpetrators, a move aimed at enhancing community safety and protecting children.
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Mmamoloko Kubayi, the Justice and Constitutional Development Minister, addressed concerns about cancelled shows for South African artists due to perceptions of xenophobia.
South African artists losing international opportunities over xenophobia concerns
Tanzania· 2026-06-21Inter-ministerial committee on migration chairperson Mmamoloko Kubayi noted that South African artists are beginning to lose opportunities elsewhere on the continent.
Tension at home; citizens quizzedSouth Africa· 2026-06-19
Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi had responded that because the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) had a legal team, Batohi should use those services.
Shamila Batohi opts out of Nkabinde inquiry, pending legal advice – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2026-01-26
Mmamoloko Kubayi expressed concern over the assassination of Witness D and the need for witness protection.
Killing of Witness D casts doubt on state’s ability to protect those testifying at Madlanga commission – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-12-08
Mmamoloko Kubayi is the Justice and Constitutional Development Minister who chaired the advisory panel overseeing the recruitment process.
Six candidates shortlisted to lead NPA when Shamila Batohi’s term ends in January – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-11-28
Mmamoloko Kubayi issued a statement regarding the government's response to the court's ruling.
South Africa’s Hollow Pursuit: Bushiri Extradition Defeat Exposes Weak Case and Waning Credibility - Malawi Nyasa Times
Malawi· 2025-11-03
Mmamoloko Kubayi is the current minister who replaced Thembi Simelane.
SIU investigation into lottery corruption hamstrung by red tape – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-07-23
Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi stated that the register would be made public before the end of February.
Making the register of sex offenders public vital for tackling GBVF rates – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-07-02
Mmamoloko Kubayi was present during the court proceedings regarding the Cradock Four case.
Morden på ”Cradock Four” skakar om Sydafrika
Sweden· 2025-06-22
Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi said the Criminal Procedures Act requires urgent reform to protect the rights of children in court.
Reported cases of child abuse and neglect rose to 26 000 in 2024-25 – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-06-11
Mmamoloko Kubayi is the Justice and Constitutional Development Minister who promised to make the sex offenders register public.
Only 0.1% of police officers checked for sexual offences – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-06-03
Mmamoloko Kubayi, South Africa's Minister of Justice, condemned Shivambu's association with Bushiri.
Floyd Shivambu condemned by South Africa for visiting Shepherd Bushiri in Malawi
United Kingdom· 2025-04-20
Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Mmamoloko Kubayi has been removed as the head of the ANC’s economic transformation committee.
Kubayi makes way for Zuko Godlimpi as ANC shuffles convenors – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-03-03
Mmamoloko Kubayi is the justice and constitutional development minister responsible for releasing the list of convicted sexual offenders.
BOSA threatens ‘mass action’ if Kubayi doesn’t release sex offenders list – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-02-27
