Ministry of Justice

The core functions of the Ministry of Justice of South Africa are

• The facilitation of the adjudication of criminal matters and the resolution of civil disputes;
• The prosecution of criminal offences in all criminal courts and the investigation of certain offences;
• The delivery of legal and advocacy services to the community to promote access to Justice;
• The provision and management of court facilities;
• The delivery of legal advisory services to, and representation of, the State;
• Constitutional development, including the education of the public and government officials with regard to constitutional rights and obligations, and monitoring the implementation of the Constitution;
• The development of legislation; and
• The facilitation of the administration of deceased and insolvent estates, curatorship and tutorship; the liquidation of companies and close corporations, the registration of trusts and the management of the Guardian's Fund.