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FOREWORD BY THE HEAD: JUSTICE COLLEGE

Ms Jacqui Ngeva We have come to the end of a successful year of training. I would like to thank in particular the facilitators, course participants, administrative support personnel and especially all Cluster Heads, Sub-Cluster Heads, Court Managers, and Training Committees in the different provinces for making this possible. We shall no doubt call on you for your ongoing and unwavering support in 2007. We as Justice College are undergoing restructuring and transformation and this will also impact on our upcoming training. We will embark upon a process with the SASSETA to have the Justice College registered as an accredited training provider and convert most of our training into credit bearing courses. In addition we will broaden the existing training methodologies. This should add value as it will create an opportunity to all course participants attending the Justice College courses to ultimately obtain a qualification. The change referred to will also enable the Justice College to issue certificates of competence and not mere certificates of attendance. We have also started a process whereby the College will offer its services by way of blended learning. This will create a pervasive learning culture within the participants’ work environment which will definitely add further value. As can be seen the Justice College is serious in bringing about meaningful change which will benefit all target groups. We will need your attention and support as we will not be able to achieve this alone. We must however caution that the journey which we have embarked upon is a process that will take some time and your patience will be appreciated. Training will still be conducted and the changes will be factored in incrementally. Finally a special word of thanks must go to management, trainers and support staff for their support, hard work and dedication towards achieving the goals of Justice College.

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GENERAL INFORMATION AND RULES

Justice College will be offering its services by means of training during the financial period: 01 April 2007 to 31 March 2008. The training conducted will be in line with principles of outcomes based education. The course details are explained under Part 1 and Part 2. The following guidelines should be taken into consideration when applications are made: - Application forms must be completed, with all details clearly stated and signed by both Applicant and the

Head of Office/Office Manager/Cluster Head. Please ensure that details provided are correct to avoid delays in processing the applications.

- Completed application forms should be faxed back to the central fax number 086 6915 459 at least 2

months prior to the commencement of a course. - The receipt of all applications will be acknowledged and applicants will be notified in writing of the outcome

of such application. - Applicants may only be allowed to attend one course per specified component due to the high demand and

the availability of funds. - No late applications will be considered, due to other internal process followed during such arrangements. - Successful applicants will timeously be provided with the confirmation forms to be completed and be faxed

back to Justice College. - It is the applicant’s responsibility to timeously inform the Coordinator concerned of the non-attendance or

cancellation, which may be required, to enable the Coordinator to make necessary amendments. - Kindly note that written motivation may be required should an Applicant wish to cancel the attendance

after confirmation has been received and bookings were made. - Course participants need to bring along their own stationery for use during the course. - Enquiries relating to travel and subsistence claims or advances, contact Shenaaz Razack on 012-481 2803. Important note on financial instructions: As there are certain financial instructions to be adhered to, kindly note that should an applicant fail, without acceptable reason, to attend a course or seminar, after booking has been made, such applicant will be held liable for any fruitless costs incurred in respect of traveling and accommodation or any other arrangements made pertaining to the course. - All logistical arrangements in respect of traveling, accommodation and conference venue shall be catered

for by Justice College. - Participants will be required to complete the Subsistence and Traveling claim forms on the last day of the

course. - During the completion of such claim forms, it is urged that participants comply with the terms and conditions

as stipulated on the confirmation forms. - Kindly ensure that the correct information is always supplied on all claim forms. LET’S ALL COMPLY WITH THESE RULES IN ORDER TO DO JUSTICE IN THE WORKPLACE

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

i FOREWORD BY THE HEAD: JUSTICE COLLEGE ii GENERAL INFORMATION AND RULES

PART 1: JUDICIAL EDUCATION

TRAINING INTERVENTIONS FOR JUDICIAL OFFICERS A.1 Generic Interventions A.1.1 Seminar for Acting Regional Magistrates Page 1 A.1.2 Seminar for Acting Magistrates Page 2 A.1.3 Intensive Social Context Training Programme for Magistrates Page 3 A.1.4 Social Context Training Programme for Managers in the Judiciary Page 4 A.1.5 HIV/AIDS Training for Judicial Officers Page 4 A.1.6 Seminar for Presiding Officers: Equality Courts Page 5 A.1.7 Child Law Course for Judicial Officers Page 6 A.1.8 Workshop on Electronic Communications and Organized Crime A.1.9 Environmental Crimes Workshop Page 7 A.1.10 Training of Traditional Leaders Page 8 A.2 Component Specific Interventions A.2.1 Civil Court Component

A.2.1.1 Fast Track Training Programme for Civil Court Magistrates Page 8 A.2.1.2 Civil Court Quality Assurance Page 9 A.2.1.3 Law of Contract Page 10 A.2.1.4 Law of Delict Page 10 A.2.1.5 Workshop for Experienced Civil Court Magistrates Page 11 A.2.1.6 New National Credit Act Training for Civil Court Magistrates Page 11 A.2.1.7 New National Credit Act Training for Civil Court Magistrates (2006/07) Page 12 A.2.1.8 Law Relating to Immovable property and Evictions Page 13 A.2.1.9 Mentor Training for Civil Court Magistrates Page 13

A.2.2 Criminal Court Component A.2.2.1 Regional Magistrates Refresher Seminar Page 14 A.2.2.2 Decentralised Seminars for Criminal Court Magistrates Page 14 A.2.3 Family Court Component A.2.3.1 Seminar for Commissioners of Child Welfare Page 15 A.2.3.2 Seminar for Family Law Magistrates Page 16

TRAINING INTERVENTIONS FOR CLERKS OF THE COURT AND OTHER OFFICERS OF THE COURT

B.1 Generic Interventions B.1.1 Court and Office Managers Page 19 B.2 Component Specific Interventions B.2.1 Civil Court Component

B.2.1.1 Clerks of the Civil Court: Default Judgment and Execution Page 19 B.2.1.2 Clerks of the Civil Court: Costs and Taxation Page 20 B.2.1.3 Clerks of the Small Claims Court Page 21 B.2.1.4 Equality Court Courses for Clerks Page 21 B.2.1.5 Registrars of the High Court: Default judgment and Execution Page 22 B.2.1.6 Registrars of the High Court: Taxation of Costs Page 22

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B.2.2 Family Court Component B.2.2.1 Seminar for Family Advocates Page 23 B.2.2.2 Family Law Clerks Page 24 B.2.2.3 Children’s Court Assistants Page 25 B.2.2.4 Clerks of the Criminal Courts Page 26 B.2.2.5 Maintenance Prosecutors Page 26 B.2.2.6 Maintenance Investigators Page 27 B.2.2.7 Family Advocate’s Office: Administrative Personnel Page 28

PART 2: GENERAL TRAINING

INTERPRETER’S COURSES I.9/06 Beginner Interpreters course for Interpreters of (Gauteng, Limpopo and Mpumalanga) I.1/07 Beginner Interpreters course for Interpreters of the Eastern Cape Page 33 - 36 I.2/07 Beginner Interpreters Course for Interpreters of the Free State and North West Page 33 - 36 I.3/07 Beginner Interpreters Course for Interpreters of KwaZulu Natal Page 33 - 36 I.4/07 Beginner Interpreters Course for Interpreters of the Western Cape and Northern Cape Page 33 - 36 I.5/07 Beginner Interpreters Course for Interpreters of Gauteng Page 33 - 36 I.6/07 Advanced Course for Interpreters of all provinces (Pretoria) Page 33 - 36 I.7/07 Management Course for Interpreters (Pretoria) Page 33 - 36 I.8/07 Course for Interpreters of the Sexual Offences Courts (Pretoria) Page 33 - 36 I.9 /07 Beginner Interpreters Course for Interpreters of Gauteng, Limpopo and Mpumalanga Page 33 - 36

MASTER’S COURSES M.1 Course for Clerks in the Masters’ Offices Page 39 M.2 Course on Appointments in Deceased Estates for Masters’ Offices Page 40 M.3 Course on Decision-Making and the Promotion of the Administrative Justice Act Page 41 M.4 Course on Appointments in Insolvent Estates and Companies and Close Corporations Page 43

in Liquidations for Masters’ Offices M.5 Course on Appointments in Deceased Estates for Service Points of the Master Page 44 M.6 Course on the General Administration Process of Deceased Estates for Masters’ Offices Page 45 M.7 Estate Duty Course for Masters’ Offices Page 47 M.8 Course on the Supervision of the Administration of Estates under Tutorship, Curatorship Page 48

and Administration M.9 Course on the Supervision of the General Administration Process of Insolvent Estates Page 49 M.10 Course on Appointments in Deceased Estates for Service Points of the Master Page 51 M.11 Junior Management Course for Masters’ Offices Page 52 M.12 Course on the General Administration Process of Deceased Estates for Masters’ Offices Page 53 M.13 Guardian’s Fund Course for Masters’ Offices Page 55

PROSECUTORS’ TRAINING FOR MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL PROSECUTING AUTHORITY

Course Schedule Page 59-60

PART 3: • Application Form Page: Back Insert • Contact Details Page: Back page

JUDICIAL EDUCATION

TRAINING INTERVENTIONS FOR JUDICIAL OFFICERS

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A.1 GENERIC INTERVENTIONS A.1.1 Seminar for Acting Regional Magistrates A.1.1.1 2007-05-14 to 2007-06-08 Pretoria (25) A.1.1.2 2007-08-13 to 2007-09-07 Pretoria (20) Target Group Solely for persons newly appointed as Regional Magistrates by the Minister of Justice

and Constitutional Development, and on invitation by the Magistrates Commission Learning Objectives • Compliance with regulation 3(1)(f)(i) of the Regulations for Judicial Officers in

Lower Courts, 1994 • Reaffirming knowledge and skills relating to criminal adjudication • Discussion of latest developments in criminal adjudication

Desired Outcome in the Workplace

• Compliance with regulation 3(1)(f)(i) of the Regulations for Judicial Officers in Lower Courts, 1994

• Judicial officers better equipped to adjudicate criminal matters Methodology • Duration: 4 weeks (20 days)

• Number of Trainers: Lecturers of the criminal component of the Directorate: Judicial Training, and guest lecturers where the need arises

• Method of Presentation: Facilitation, Case Studies, Group Discussions, Peer Learning and Sharing of Experiences

• No pre-assessment will be done Seminar Content Selected topics of the following fields of study will be covered:

• Criminal Law: General Principles and Specific Offences • Criminal Procedure • Law of Evidence • Judgment preparation • Sentencing • Asset Forfeiture • Social Context • Ethics • Court and Case Flow Management

Number of Participants The number of participants is determined by: • the Magistrates Commission at the hand of existing vacancies; and • appointments made by the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development

Language English Programme Material Participants are responsible for their own stationery but are not required to bring along

any programme material, although an updated copy of the Criminal Procedure Act, 1977 (Act No 51 of 1977) may come in handy. During the seminar, participants will be furnished with handouts (notes) and a CD containing all Justice College publications.

Evaluation Evaluation will take place through written assignments and assessment of individual participation in class

Follow-up evaluation To be done in compliance with regulation 3(1)(f)(ii) of the Regulations for Judicial Officers in Lower Courts, 1994

Course Coordinator Ms D. Pillay Tel: 012-481 2775 Fax: 086 6915 459 E-mail: [email protected]

A.1.2 Seminar for Acting Magistrates A.1.2.1 2007-11-05 to 2007-11-30 (Civil and Family Court Component) Pretoria (40) A.1.2.2 2007-11-05 to 2007-11-30 (Criminal Component) Pretoria (40) A.1.2.3 2008-02-04 to 2008-02-28 (Civil and Family Court Component) Pretoria (40) A.1.2.4 2008-02-04 to 2008-02-28 (Criminal Component) Pretoria (40)

Course No. Course Dates Course location Delegates per Course

Training Intervention Seminar for Acting Magistrates (Civil Component) (Seminars A.1.2.1 and A.1.2.3)

Target Group Solely for persons newly appointed as magistrates by the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, and on invitation by the Magistrates Commission

Learning Objectives • Compliance with regulation 3(1)(f)(i) of the Regulations for Judicial Officers in Lower Courts, 1994

• Reaffirming knowledge and skills relating to civil adjudication. • Discussion of latest development in civil adjudication



• Judicial officers better equipped with civil adjudication skills. Methodology • Duration: 4 weeks (20 days)

• Number of trainers: Lecturers of the civil component of the Directorate: Judicial Training, and guest lecturers where the need arises

• Method of presentation: Facilitation, case studies, group discussions, peer learning and sharing of experiences

• No pre-assessment will be done. Seminar Content Selected topics of the following fields of study will be covered:

• Jurisdiction, parties, summons, service and delivery. Pleadings, pre-trial procedure, trial, evidence applications, judgment writing, default judgment, costs, appeals and reviews.

• Executing section 65, garnishing and emoluments attachment orders, administrations, national credit act, micro finance, equality court training, Jaffta/PIE and selected topics.

• In family law; additional topics may be added should the need arise. Number of Participants The number of participants is determined by

- the Magistrates Commission at the hand of existing vacancies; and - appointments made by the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development


any programme material During the seminar, participants will be furnished with handouts (notes) and a CD containing all Justice College publications


Follow-up Evaluation To be done in compliance with regulation 3(1)(f)(ii) of the Regulations for Judicial Officers in Lower Courts, 1994

Course Coordinator Ms F. Mavuso Tel: 012-481 2877 Fax: 086 6915 459 E-mail: [email protected]

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Training Intervention Seminar for Acting Magistrates (Criminal Component)

(Seminars A.1.2.2 and A.1.2.4) Target Group Solely for persons newly appointed as magistrates by the Minister of Justice and

Constitutional Development and on invitation by the Magistrates Commission Learning Objectives • Compliance with regulation 3(1)(f)(i) of the Regulations for Judicial Officers in

Lower Courts, 1994 • Reaffirming knowledge and skills relating to criminal adjudication • Discussion of latest developments in criminal adjudication



• Judicial officers better equipped to adjudicate criminal matters Methodology • Duration: 4 weeks (20 days)

• Number of trainers: Lecturers of the criminal component of the Directorate: Judicial Training, and guest lecturers where the need arises

• Method of presentation: Facilitation, case studies, group discussions, peer learning and sharing of experiences

• No pre-assessment will be done. Seminar Content Selected topics of the following fields of study will be covered:

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• Criminal Law: General Principles and Specific Offences • Criminal Procedure • Law of Evidence • Judgment preparation • Sentencing • Social Context • Ethics • Court and Case Flow Management

Number of participants The number of participants is determined by - the Magistrates Commission at the hand of existing vacancies; and - appointments made by the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development


any programme material, although an updated copy of the Criminal Procedure Act, 1977 (Act No 51 of 1977) may come in handy. During the seminar, participants will be furnished with handouts (notes) and a CD containing all Justice College publications.


Follow-up Evaluation To be done in compliance with regulation 3(1)(f)(ii) of the Regulations for Judicial Officers in Lower Courts, 1994

Course Coordinator Ms D. Pillay Tel: 012-481 2775 Fax: 086 6915 459 E-mail: [email protected]

A.1.3 Intensive Social Context Training Programme for Magistrates A.1.3.1 Special invitation: Date and programme content to follow. Cape Town (30) Target Group District and Regional Court Magistrates presiding in Criminal and/ or Civil cases. Learning Objectives Participants will be empowered with the knowledge and skills to enhance the present

application of legislation with the added input of knowing the social context within which our courts operate and to become aware of the social composition of those people who appear before them.


The delegates apply the important message of social context and diversity trends within our society in the cases upon which they adjudicate.

Methodology • Duration: 10 days • Number of trainers/facilitators/presenters per course: 3 and more • De-centralised: Cape Town • Participatory approach (e.g. using facilitation, teaching, role playing, simulations,

case studies, group discussions, peer learning, sharing of experiences, etc • Pre-assessment not necessary Basic computer literacy not required before attendance of training.

Seminar Content The content will include Diversity and change management, Perception exercises, Reflection exercises, Listening Skills, Managing occupational fatigue, The Constitution incl. Race, Gender and Disability sensitivity.

Number of participants 30 Language English Programme Material Reading material and a workbook will be provided. Evaluation Participants will be requested to complete a written evaluation of the course.

Participants will not be evaluated. Follow-up Evaluation To be done in the workplace. Course Coordinator Ms D. Pillay

Tel: 012-481 2775 Fax: 086 6915 459 E-mail: [email protected]

Ms F. Mavuso Tel: 012-481 2877 Fax: 086 6915 459 E-mail: [email protected]

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A.1.4 Social Context Training Programme for Managers in the Judiciary A.1.4.1 2007-10-08 to 2007-10-12 Cape Town (20) Target Group • Solely for Magistrates who are in management positions in the lower court judiciary

(Regional Court Presidents, Chief Magistrates, Senior Magistrates and Magistrates appointed as District Heads: Judiciary and have additional magistrates under their management/control)

• Applications from all the nine provinces are welcomed Learning Objectives Participants will be empowered with knowledge and skills that will enhance their

effectiveness in their role of managing the courts Desired Outcome in the Workplace

At the end of the workshop the participants will have: • Had an opportunity to share knowledge and experience among colleagues • An understanding of their management and leadership role • Had an opportunity to reflect on their style of leadership • Explored some of the barriers to effective leadership and management • A better understanding of unconscious bias in judicial decision making and

managing diversity in the courts • Had an opportunity to practically apply these skills

Methodology • Duration: The workshop is presented over a 5 day period. Arrival will be on a Sunday afternoon. The workshop starts Monday morning and extends until Friday 12h00.

• The number of trainer/facilitators: 1 Lecturer from Justice College, and 1 outside facilitator.

• Desentralised: Cape Town • Method of Presentation: The participatory approach will be followed (facilitation,

peer learning, sharing experiences, case studies, group discussions, role playing) • No pre-assessment will be done

Workshop Content Topics tot be covered are the following: • Leadership and management • Barriers to leadership • Judging and managing diversity • Conflict management • Time management • Communication • Moving beyond the barriers

Number of Participants 20 Language English Programme Material Reading material and a Workbook will be supplied Evaluation • Participants will be requested to complete a written evaluation of the intervention

• Participants will not be evaluated Follow-up Evaluation To be done in the workplace Course Coordinator Ms D. Pillay


A.1.5 HIV/AIDS Training for Judicial Officers A.1.5.1 2007-06-25 to 2007-06-29 (E.Cape, KZN & W.Cape Provinces) P. Elizabeth (30) A.1.5.2 2007-10-22 to 2007-10-26 (F. State, NC, NW, Mpu, Limp & GP) Bloemfontein (30) Target Group • For all magistrates irrespective of rank who preside in the Criminal Court and Family

Courts • For logistical purposes applicants are advised to apply for the relevant dates and

place according to the province where they are stationed. Learning Objectives Magistrates are well positioned to play a role in protecting the rights of people infected

with or affected by HIV/Aids. The aim of this workshop is to lead magistrates through the learning processes that will equip them to make just and informed legal decisions.

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At the end of the workshop the participants will - • be able to confront and understand stigma and prejudice; • have gained background medical knowledge; • have learned about relevant case law, statutory law and legal approaches to

situations involving HIV/Aids that they are likely to encounter; and • have learned about incidents involving discrimination and breaches of confidentiality that

are suffered by people with HIV/Aids. Methodology • Duration: The workshop is presented over a period of five days. Arrival will be on a

Sunday afternoon. The workshop starts Monday morning and extends until Friday 12h00.

• Number of trainers: 4 Justice College lecturers, and 8 facilitators from outside who specialise in specific topics.

• Method of Presentation: The participatory approach will be followed (facilitation, peer learning, sharing experiences, case studies, group discussions)

Workshop Content The following topics will be covered: • Why Magistrates and HIV/Aids? • HIV/Aids and Gender • Medical Aspects (Origin, cause, stages, treatment and prevention) • HIV/Aids and the Law (Equality, Privacy, Disclosure) • Challenges magistrates face in courts • Issues of HIV/Aids relating to Children’s Court • Issues of HIV/Aids relating to domestic violence • Issues of HIV/Aids relating to bail and sentencing • Perceptions and prejudices • Fuelling the stigma • Balancing the social context consideration

Number of Participants 30 Language English Programme Material Reading material and a Workbook will be supplied Evaluation Participants will be requested to complete a written evaluation of the intervention

Participants will not be evaluated. Follow-up Evaluation To be done in the workplace Ms D. Pillay


A.1.6 Seminar for Presiding Officers: Equality Courts A.1.6.1 2007-07-03 to 2007-07-06 East London (30) A.1.6.2 2007-08-07 to 2007-08-10 Cape Town (30) A.1.6.3 2007-10-09 to 2007-10-12 Durban (30) A.1.6.4 2007-10-22 to 2007-10-26 Pretoria (30) Target Group • Magistrates and Regional Court Magistrates

• Presiding or want to preside in Equality Courts • Adjudication of Equality Court cases

Learning objectives The delegates will learn to apply the provisions of the Equality Act in presiding over Equality cases

Desired Outcome in the workplace

They will become socially contextualised and gain more insight into the adjudication of Equality cases

Methodology • Duration : 4 days • Number of trainers : 2 trainers/facilitators/presenters • Decentralised training • Method of presentation: Teaching, case studies, group work and sharing of

experiences. • No pre-assessment will be done • No basic computer literacy needs be in place prior to training

Course Content Social Context, Jurisdiction, Locus Standi, Causes of Action, Substance of Act, Section 21 Orders and Case Studies

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Number of Participants 30 Language English Programme Material Handouts, equipment, Bench Books, CD Evaluation • Oral (whether the expectations were met)

• Written (Admin, course content, Presentation by the Lecturer, etc) Follow-up Evaluation -


A.1.7 Child Law Course for Judicial Officers A.1.7.1 2007-03-26 to 2007-03-30 Pretoria (All Provinces) (30) A.1.7.2 2007-09-17 to 2007-09-21 Port Elizabeth (E.Cape, W.Cape & KZN) (30) Target Group • All magistrates who handle cases of children in conflict with the law, whether in the

children’s court or ordinary criminal court • Course open to magistrates from provinces nearest to the venue

Learning Objectives • Sensitize magistrates that children are a vulnerable group and that they should be treated differently from adult offenders

• Empower magistrates with the necessary skills for handling cases of children in conflict with the law


At the end of the workshop the participants will have: • Had an opportunity to be sensitized on the need for special treatment of children in

conflict with the law as a vulnerable group • Had an opportunity to be empowered on how to handle cases of children in conflict

with the law Methodology • Duration : 5 days

• Number of trainers : 2 from Justice College and 7 from outside • Decentralized training • Method of presentation: Participatory approach which includes facilitation, case

studies, group discussions, peer learning, lecturing/teaching. • No pre-assessment will be done.

Course Content Topics to be covered include the following: • Social Context • An excursion or field trip to a place relevant to the seminar content e.g. 1 Stop

Child Justice Centre • Physical abuse of children, medical aspects • Psychological abuse of children. • Aspects of child development • Aspects of Domestic and International Law • Legislation in the pipeline (Child Justice Bill ) • The child witness • Sentencing of children • Children used by adults to commit crimes (CUBAC) • Restorative Justice

Number of Participants 30 Language English Programme Material • All participants will be given a copy of the Child Law Manual

• More material in the form of the most recent case law and articles may be handed out should a need arise

Evaluation • Participants will be requested to complete a written evaluation of the intervention • Participants will not be evaluated

Follow-up Evaluation To be done at the workplace Course Coordinator Ms D. Pillay


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A.1.8 Workshop on Electronic Communications and Organized Crime (Decentralized: Dates to be confirmed) 4 days A.1.8.1 2007-05-21 to 2007-05-24 Pretoria (25) A.1.8.2 2007-07-16 to 2007-07-19 Durban (25) A.1.8.3 2007-08-13 to 2007-08-17 Eastern Cape (25) A.1.8.4 2007-08-27 to 2007-08-30 Cape Town (25) A.1.8.5 2007-11-12 to 2007-11-15 Limpopo / Mpumalanga (25) Target Group • Magistrates and Regional Court Magistrates

• Presiding in civil or criminal courts • Adjudication of cases concerning cyber crimes/ organised crime

Learning Objectives The delegates will learn to apply the provisions of the ECTA, POCA, FICA and POCDATARA


They will become more aware of the organised crime environment and gain more insight into the adjudication of organised crime cases



Course Content POCA, FICA, POCDATARA, ECTA Number of Participants 25 Language English Programme Material Handouts, equipment, Resource Books, CD Evaluation • Oral (whether the expectations were met)


Course Coordinator Ms E. Ross Tel: 012-481 2889 Fax: 086 6915 459 E-mail: [email protected]

A.1.9 Environmental Crimes Workshop (Decentralized: Dates to be confirmed) 4 days A.1.9.1 2007-07-09 to 2007-07-12 Durban (25) A.1.9.2 2007-08-20 to 2007-08-23 Pretoria (25) A.1.9.3 2007-09-10 to 2007-09-13 Cape Town (25) A.1.9.4 2007-10-29 to 2007-11-01 Limpopo / Mpumalanga (25) A.1.9.5 2007-12-03 to 2007-12-06 Eastern Cape (25) Target Group • Magistrates and Regional Court Magistrates

• Presiding in civil or criminal courts • Adjudication environmental crimes cases

Learning Objectives The delegates will learn to apply the provisions of various pieces of legislation concerning Environmental Crimes


They will become more aware on the application of the various pieces of legislation within the Environmental Crimes environment and adjudicate on cases thereon

Methodology • Duration : 4 days • Number of trainers : 2 trainers/facilitators/presenters • Decentralised training • Method of presentation: Teaching, case studies, group work, sharing of

experiences, delivering judgements. • No pre-assessment will be done • No basic computer literacy needs be in place prior to training

Course Content National Environmental Management Act, Constitution and the Environment, Natural

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and Cultural resources, Pollution and Waste Number of Participants 25 Language English Programme Material Handouts, equipment, Bench Books, CD Evaluation • Oral (whether the expectations were met)


Course Coordinator Ms E. Ross Tel: 012-481 2889 Fax: 086 6915 459 E-mail: [email protected]

A.1.10 Training of Traditional Leaders A.1.10.1 2007-08-14 to 2007-08-17 Nelspruit (30) A.1.10.2 2007-09-18 to 2007-09-21 Rustenburg (30) A.1.10.3 2008-02-12 to 2008-02-16 East London (30) Target Group • Traditional Leaders

• Who preside or wish to preside over criminal and civil matters in Customary CourtsLearning Objectives The delegates will learn the rules of procedure, evidence and general adjudication skills Desired Outcome in the Workplace

They will become socially contextualised and gain more insight into the adjudication of cases in Customary Courts



Course Content Human Rights, Social Context, Evidence, Jurisdiction, Procedure, Basic Principles of Dispute Resolution, Appeals and Reviews, Customary Marriages and the Law of Succession

Number of Participants 30 Language English (an Interpreter will be available) Programme Material Handouts, equipment Evaluation • Oral (whether the expectations were met)



A.2 COMPONENT SPECIFIC INTERVENTIONS A.2.1 CIVIL COURT COMPONENT A.2.1.1 Fast Track Training Programme for Civil Court Magistrates A.2.1.1.1 2007-06-04 to 2007-06-22 Pretoria (30) A.2.1.1.2 2007-09-03 to 2007-09-21 Pretoria (30) Target Group • Magistrates of any rank who have little or no experience in the Civil Court and who

are desirous of doing Civil Court work • Generally Magistrates who have attended the Acting Magistrates course in the

recent past are excluded as the course content is substantially similar to that course

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Learning Objectives Delegates will be introduced to mainly Civil Court Procedure and some substantive law topics during the course work at Justice College. Thereafter they will perform bench-work for three months under the guidance of a mentor


Delegates will be able to work competently and with confidence in the Civil Court and will be able to provide an acceptable level of service to the community

Methodology • Duration : 3 weeks • Number of trainers : 6 members of the Civil Section • Centralised: Pretoria • Method of presentation: approach to training is participatory (e.g. using facilitation,

teaching, role playing, simulations, case studies, group discussions, peer learning, sharing of experiences, etc)

• The only pre-assessment is that the delegate should little or no experience in the Civil Court

• No basic computer literacy needs be in place prior to training Course Content Civil Court Procedure, National Credit Act Number of Participants 30 Language English Programme Material Handouts, Notes, Civil Court Bench Book Evaluation • Oral (whether the expectations were met)

• Written (Admin, course content, Presentation by the Lecturer, etc) Follow-up Evaluation To be done in the workplace


A.2.1.2 Civil Court Quality Assurance [Solely for Judicial Quality Assurance Officers] A.2.1.2.1 (Date and duration to be arranged with Quality Assurance Chief Magistrates) Target Group • Quality Assurance Magistrates

• Officers conducting inspections in Civil Courts Learning Objectives The delegates will learn civil proceedings that are taught to civil magistrates at various

courses Desired Outcome in the Workplace

They will become aware of the provisions in respect of Civil Procedure in the Magistrates Courts

Methodology • Duration : (to be arranged with the Chief magistrate) • Number of trainers : 5 trainers/facilitators/presenters • Centralised: Pretoria • Method of presentation: Teaching, case studies, group work and sharing of

experiences • No pre-assessment needs to be done • No basic computer literacy needs be in place prior to training

Course Content To be agreed in consultation with the Chief magistrate Number of Participants TBA Language English Programme Material Handouts, equipment, Resource Books, CD Evaluation • Oral (whether the expectations were met)



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A.2.1.3 Law of Contract A.2.1.3.1 2007-07-23 to 2007-07-27 Pretoria (30) Target Group • Magistrates

• Presiding in Civil Courts • Adjudication of Civil cases on substantive Law of Contract

Learning Objectives The delegates will learn to apply the substantive Law of Contract in civil cases Desired Outcome in the Workplace

They will become aware of the many theories in adjudicating civil cases concerning the Law of Contract

Methodology • Duration : 5 days • Number of trainers : 5 trainers/facilitators/presenters • Centralised: Pretoria • Method of presentation: Teaching, case studies, group work and sharing of


Course Content General Principles, Formation and Validity, Specific Contracts, Internet Contracts, Non-variation and Parol Evidence, In Duplum, Remedies for Breach, Termination

Number of Participants 30 Language English Programme Material Handouts, equipment, Resource Books, CD Evaluation • Oral (whether the expectations were met)



A.2.1.4 Law of Delict A.2.1.4.1 2007-05-07 to 2007-05-11 Pretoria (30) Target Group • Magistrates

• Presiding in Civil Courts • Adjudication of Civil cases on substantive Law of Delict

Learning Objectives The delegates will learn to apply the substantive Law of Delict in civil cases Desired Outcome in the Workplace

They will become aware of the many theories in adjudicating civil cases concerning the Law of Delict

Methodology • Duration : 5 days • Number of trainers : 5 trainers/facilitators/presenters • Centralised: Pretoria • Method of presentation: Teaching, case studies, group work and sharing of


Course Content Vicarious Liability, Actio de Pauperie, Internet Defamation, Defamation, RAF, Damages, Unlawful Arrest, Motor Vehicle Collisions

Number of Participants 30 Language English Programme Material Handouts, equipment, Resource Books, CD Evaluation • Oral (whether the expectations were met)

• Written (Admin, course content, Presentation by the Lecturer, etc) Course Coordinator Ms F. Mavuso


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A.2.1.5 Workshop for Experienced Civil Court Magistrates A.2.1.5.1 2007-06-25 to 2007-06-29 Pretoria (30) A.2.1.5.2 2007-10-15 to 2007-10-19 Pretoria (30) Target Group Magistrates of all ranks who have sufficient experience in the Civil Court to meaningfully

contribute to discussions and to propose solutions in a workshop type intervention Learning Objectives Delegates will be requested to suggest topics for discussion prior to attendance. The

topics may relate to new developments in the law, recent case studies, problem areas being experienced with regard to procedure, interpretation or otherwise, any matters of common interest, etc


Delegates will be able learn from the experiences of and contributions by their peers, and this will enable them to deal with matters with reassurance, confidence and in a uniform manner

Methodology • Duration : 5 days • Number of trainers : All of the members of the Civil Section will facilitate and where

necessary guest facilitators will also assist in the presentations • Centralised: Pretoria • For pre-assessment purposes, it is necessary that the delegate has the required

level of experience and basic computer literacy will not be required before attendance of training

Course Content This will depend on the suggestions received Number of Participants 30 Language English Programme Material Handouts, Notes Evaluation • Oral (whether the expectations were met)

• Written (Admin, course content, Presentation by the Lecturer, etc) Follow-up evaluation To be done in the workplace


A.2.1.6 New National Credit Act Training for Civil Court Magistrates (Please note that, these courses/seminars are included in the 2006/07 Work Programme) A.2.1.6.1 2007-02-26 to 2007-02-28 Pretoria (30) A.2.1.6.2 2007-02-28 to 2007-03-02 Pretoria (30) A.2.1.6.3 2007-03-05 to 2007-03-07 Pretoria (30) A.2.1.6.4 2007-03-07 to 2007-03-09 Pretoria (30) A.2.1.6.5 2007-03-12 to 2007-03-14 Pretoria (30) A.2.1.6.6 2007-03-14 to 2007-03-16 Pretoria (30) A.2.1.6.7 2007-03-26 to 2007-03-28 Pretoria (30) A.2.1.6.8 2007-03-28 to 2007-03-30 Pretoria (30) Target Group Magistrates of all ranks Learning Objectives Delegates will be introduced to the provisions of the National Credit Act, especially the

provisions which come into operation on the 1 June 2007, as well as the Regulations Desired Outcome in the Workplace

Delegates will be able to deal with matters relating to the Act and Regulations and to apply its provisions to pre-existing agreements entered into in terms of the repealed Credit Agreements Act and Usury Act

Methodology • Duration: 3 days • Number of trainers : All of the members of the Civil Section will facilitate and where

necessary guest facilitators will also assist in the presentations • Centralised/Decentralised • No pre-assessment is necessary and basic computer literacy will not be required

before attendance of training

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Course Content • Scope and Background and Purpose of the Act • Application of the Act • Consumer Credit Institutions, Policy and Regulation • Credit Agreements • Surrender, Breach and Enforcement

Number of Participants 30 Language English Programme Material Handouts, Notes Evaluation • Oral (whether the expectations were met)



A.2.1.7 New National Credit Act for Civil Court Magistrates A.2.1.7.1 2007-04-16 to 2007-04-18 Pretoria (30) A.2.1.7.2 2007-04-18 to 2007-04-20 Pretoria (30) A.2.1.7.3 2007-04-23 to 2007-04-25 Pretoria (30) A.2.1.7.4 2007-05-02 to 2007-05-04 Pretoria (30) A.2.1.7.5 2007-05-07 to 2007-05-09 Pretoria (30) A.2.1.7.6 2007-05-09 to 2007-05-11 Pretoria (30) A.2.1.7.7 2007-05-14 to 2007-05-16 Pretoria (30) A.2.1.7.8 2007-05-16 to 2007-05-18 Pretoria (30) A.2.1.7.9 2007-05-21 to 2007-05-23 Pretoria (30) A.2.1.7.10 2007-05-23 to 2007-05-25 Pretoria (30) A.2.1.7.11 2007-05-28 to 2007-05-30 Pretoria (30) Target Group Magistrates of all ranks Learning Objectives Delegates will be introduced to the provisions of the National Credit Act, especially the

provisions which come into operation on the 1 June 2007, as well as the Regulations Desired Outcome in the Workplace

Delegates will be able to deal with matters relating to the Act and Regulations and to apply its provisions to pre-existing agreements entered into in terms of the repealed Credit Agreements Act and Usury Act

Methodology • Duration: 3 days • Number of trainers : All of the members of the Civil Section will facilitate and where

necessary guest facilitators will also assist in the presentations • Centralised/Decentralised • No pre-assessment is necessary and basic computer literacy will not be required

before attendance of training Course Content • Scope and Background and Purpose of the Act

• Application of the Act • Consumer Credit Institutions, Policy and Regulation • Credit Agreements • Surrender, Breach and Enforcement

Number of Participants 30 Language English Programme Material Handouts, Notes Evaluation • Oral (whether the expectations were met)



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A.2.1.8 Law Relating to Immovable Property and Evictions A.2.1.8.1 2007-08-20 to 2007-08-24 Pretoria (30) Target Group Magistrates of any rank who preside in the Civil Court Learning Objectives Delegates will learn of recent decisions of the Constitutional Court and the High Courts

relating to sale in execution of immovable property of debtors. They will also be informed on the provisions of The Prevention of Illegal Eviction from and Unlawful Occupation Of Land Act (PIE) and the Extension of Security of Land Act (ESTA)


Delegates will be able to resolve the confusion and uncertainty regarding sales in execution of immovable property and evictions

Methodology • Duration : 5 days • Number of trainers : All of the 6 members of the Civil Section will facilitate • Centralised: Pretoria • The approach to training is participatory (e.g using facilitation, teaching, role

playing, simulations, case studies, group discussions, peer learning, sharing of experiences, etc)

• There is no pre-assessment necessary and basic computer literacy will not be required before attendance of training

Course Content PIE, ESTA, the Jaftha case and related cases Number of Participants 30 Language English Programme Material Handouts, Notes Evaluation • Oral (whether the expectations were met)



A.2.1.9 Mentor Training For Civil Court Magistrates A.2.1.9.1 2007-05-23 to 2007-05-25 Pretoria (25) A.2.1.9.2 2007-08-29 to 2007-08-31 Pretoria (25) Target Group • Magistrates of any rank who have a minimum of 5 years experience and who are

nominated by their respective Cluster Heads • Persons with less than 5 years experience will be required to submit written

motivation for selection Learning Objectives Delegates will learn to implement mentoring as a structured and formalised process and

they will be made aware of certain barriers to success Desired Outcome in the Workplace

Delegates who previously would have been mentoring in an informal manner will be able to consciously improve their mentoring skills and thereby benefit themselves, the mentee as well as the justice system

Methodology • Duration : 5 days • Number of trainers: A Clinical or Industrial Psychologist or suitably qualified and

experienced professional in any other acceptable field will be a Guest Facilitator • Centralised: Pretoria • The only pre-assessment is that the delegate should have the necessary

experience in order to fulfil the role of a mentor • Basic computer literacy will not be required before attendance of training

Course Content How to be a Competent Mentor Number of Participants 25 Language English Programme Material Workshop Manual and Handouts Evaluation • Oral (whether the expectations were met)

• Written (Admin, course content, Presentation by the Lecturer, etc) Follow-up evaluation To be done in the workplace

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A.2.2 CRIMINAL COURT COMPONENT A.2.2.1 Regional Magistrates Refresher Seminar A.2.2.1.1 2007-09-10 to 2007-09-14 Pretoria (50) Target Group Serving regional magistrates Learning Objectives • Reaffirming knowledge and skills relating to criminal adjudication

• Discussion of latest developments in criminal adjudication Desired Outcome in the Workplace

Judicial officers better equipped to adjudicate criminal matters

Methodology • Duration: 5 days • Number of trainers: All lecturers of the criminal component of the Directorate:

Judicial Training and guest lecturers where the need arises • Method of presentation: Facilitation, case studies, group discussions, peer learning

and sharing of experiences • No pre-assessment will be done.

Seminar Content Topics of the following fields of study as identified by Regional Court Presidents and regional magistrates will be covered: • Criminal Law: General Principles and Specific Offences • Criminal Procedure • Law of Evidence • Sentencing • Asset Forfeiture

Number of Participants A maximum of 50 regional magistrates Language English Programme Material Participants will be responsible for their own stationery but will not be required to bring

along any programme material, although an updated copy of the Criminal Procedure Act, 1977 (Act No 51 of 1977) may come in handy. During the seminar, participants will be furnished with handouts (notes), and a CD containing all Justice College publications

Evaluation • Participants will be requested to complete an evaluation of the intervention • Participants will not be evaluated

Follow-up evaluation Participants will be requested to complete a follow-up evaluation Contact person/ Control lecturer

Mr. B J King on ( 012) 481 2887 Ms D. Pillay Tel: 012-481 2775 Fax: 086 6915 459 E-mail: [email protected]

A.2.2.2 Decentralised Seminar for Criminal Court Magistrates A.2.2.2.1 2007-03-12 to 2007-03-16 Eastern Cape (25) A.2.2.2.2 2007-04-16 to 2007-04-20 Limpopo (25) A.2.2.2.3 2007-05-07 to 2007-05-11 KwaZulu-Natal (30) A.2.2.2.4 2007-06-11 to 2007-06-15 Mpumalanga (25) A.2.2.2.5 2007-07-23 to 2007-07-27 Northern Cape (25) A.2.2.2.6 2007-07-30 to 2007-08-03 Free State (30) A.2.2.2.7 2007-10-01 to 2007-10-05 North West (25) A.2.2.2.8 2007-10-15 to 2007-10-19 Gauteng (25) A.2.2.2.9 2007-11-12 to 2007-11-16 Eastern Cape (25) A.2.2.2.10 2008-01-28 to 2008-02-01 Westen Cape (30)

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Target Group Serving magistrates stationed in the particular province Learning Objectives • Reaffirming knowledge and skills relating to criminal adjudication

• Discussion of latest developments in criminal adjudication • Address problems peculiar to a particular province/cluster


Judicial officers better equipped to adjudicate criminal matters

Methodology • Duration: 5 days • Number of trainers: All lecturers of the criminal component of the Directorate:

Judicial Training • Method of presentation: Facilitation, case studies, group discussions, peer learning

and sharing of experiences • No pre-assessment will be done.

Seminar Content Topics of the following fields of study as identified by Cluster Heads, Sub-cluster Heads and magistrates will be covered: • Criminal Law: General Principles and Specific Offences • Criminal Procedure • Law of Evidence • Sentencing

Number of Participants • Eastern Cape, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Northern Cape, North West, and Gauteng: Maximum of 25 serving magistrates

• KwaZulu-Natal, Free State and Western Cape: Maximum of 30 serving magistrates (15 per cluster)

Language English Programme Material • Participants will be responsible for their own stationery but will not be required to

bring along any programme material although an updated copy of the Criminal Procedure Act, 1977 (Act No 51 of 1977) may come in handy.

• During the seminar, participants will be furnished with handouts (notes), and a CD containing all Justice College publications

Evaluation • Participants will be requested to complete an evaluation of the intervention • Participants will not be evaluated

Follow-up evaluation Participants and their supervisors will be requested to complete a follow-up evaluation Course Coordinator Ms D. Pillay


A.2.3 FAMILY COURT COMPONENT A.2.3.1 Seminar for Commissioners of Child Welfare A.2.3.1.1 2007-05-07 to 2007-05-10 Pretoria (25) A.2.3.1.2 2007-06-04 to 2007-06-07 Durban (25) A.2.3.1.3 2007-10-22 to 2007-10-25 East London (25) A.2.3.1.4 2007-11-05 to 2007-11-08 Cape Town (25) Target Group • Commissioners of Child Welfare

• All levels • Responsibility: Preferably should be a Commissioner of Child Welfare in the

Children’s Court Learning Objectives • An in-depth insight into the relevant legislation and its practical application

• Discussion of all new legislation and case law • Effective interpretation and understanding of the Social Worker’s report • Discussion of latest developments in criminal adjudication


A better understanding of their role in dealing with matters regarding the Children’s Court, and their role as Commissioner of Child Welfare in court

Methodology • Duration: 4 days • Number of trainers/facilitators/presenters per course: 2 • Centralised/decentralised training • Participatory approach (e.g. using facilitation, teaching, role playing, simulations,

case studies, group discussions, peer learning, sharing of experiences, etc

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• Pre-assessment not necessary • Basic computer literacy not required before attendance of training

Seminar Content • Child Care Act No. 74 of 1983 • Regulations to the Act • Prescribed Forms • Discussion of other applicable legislation and case law • Children’s Bill

Number of participants 20-25 Language English Programme Material Training manual and reference guide to magistrates, handouts, case law Evaluation General Justice College course evaluation Follow-up Evaluation - Course Coordinator Ms R. Choma


A.2.3.2 Seminar for Family Law Magistrates A.2.3.2.1 2007-05-14 to 2007-05-18 Pretoria (25) A.2.3.2.2 2007-08-13 to 2007-08-17 Pretoria (25) A.2.3.2.3 2007-10-15 to 2007-10-19 Pretoria (25) Target Group • Family Law Magistrates

• All levels • Responsibility: Preferably should be functioning as a magistrate in the Family Law

section in the magistrate court Learning Objectives An in-depth insight into the relevant legislation, it’s practical applicability and a sensitivity

to the social-economic climate experienced by the applicants Desired Outcome in the Workplace

A better understanding of their role in dealing with members of the public and the optimal functioning of the maintenance and domestic violence systems. An understanding of the interaction of the maintenance and domestic violence courts with other courts

Methodology • Duration: 5 days • Number of trainers/facilitators/presenters per course: 3 • Centralised: Pretoria • Participatory approach (e.g. using facilitation, teaching, role playing, simulations,

case studies, group discussions, peer learning, sharing of experiences, etc • Pre-assessment not necessary • Basic computer literacy not required before attendance of training

Seminar Content • Maintenance Act 99 of 1998 • Maintenance regulations Regulations to the Act • Domestic Violence Act • Regulations to the Domestic Violence Act • Prescribed Forms • Discussion of other applicable legislation and case law

Number of Participants 20-25 Language English Programme Material Case Law, maintenance manual, prescribed forms, domestic violence manual Evaluation General Justice College course evaluation Follow-up Evaluation - Course Coordinator Ms R. Choma


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TRAINING INTERVENTIONS FOR CLERKS OF THE COURT AND OTHER

OFFICERS OF THE COURT

B.1 GENERIC INTERVENTIONS B.1.1 Court and Office Managers B.1.1.1 2007-06-25 to 2007-06-29 Pretoria (25) B.1.1.2 2007-10-08 to 2007-10-12 Pretoria (25) B.1.1.3 2007-11-20 to 2007-11-24 George (25) Training Intervention Court and Office Managers Target Group Court and Office Managers Learning Objectives They are empowered to manage court and office administration and personnel

management. Desired Outcome in the Workplace

They are aware of the social context and diversity issues in management of their personnel. Are aware and able to apply the provisions of the different pieces of legislation within which they operate more especially the Constitution and the Public Finance Management Act. And Labour Relations.

Methodology • Duration: 5 days • Number of trainers/facilitators/presenters per course: 3 and more • Centralised: Pretoria ; One decentralized: George • Participatory approach (e.g. using facilitation, teaching, role playing, simulations,

case studies, group discussions, peer learning, sharing of experiences, etc • Pre-assessment not necessary Basic computer literacy not required before attendance of training

Seminar Content Including Strategic: Project Management, Leadership and Management,, Social Context, JYP – Procurement, Labour Relations, Case Flow Management, General Administration Skills., Mentoring and Coaching , Assessor training. Re aga Boswa Training.

Number of Participants 25 Language English Programme Material Reading material and Workbook. Evaluation Learners will evaluate the content and presentation of the course. Follow-up Evaluation Bi-lateral Interactions Course Coordinator Ms R. Choma


B.2 COMPONENT SPECIFIC INTERVENTIONS B.2.1 CIVIL COURT COMPONENT B.2.1.1 Clerks of the Civil Court: Default Judgment and Execution B.2.1.1.1 2007-06-11 to 2007-06-15 Pretoria (30) B.2.1.1.2 2007-10-22 to 2007-10-26 Pretoria (30) Target Group • Clerks of the Magistrate Civil Court

• Clerks working in the civil court environment • Responsibility of granting default judgments, section 57 & 58 judgments, and

execution procedures Learning Objectives The delegate will learn all rules, principles, case law and procedure in granting default

judgments, and execution procedures Desired Outcome in the Workplace

Course will improve or enhance Clerk’s current performance by keeping them updated with the latest case law and trends in granting default judgments, to exercise their discretion judiciously ensuring fairness to the parties. Carrying out execution procedures correctly. Giving effect to consumer protection legislation, and applying the Constitution ensuring that Justice is done

Methodology • Duration : 5 days • Number of trainers : 3-5 presenters • Centralised: Pretoria

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• Method of presentation: Participatory approach (e.g. using facilitation, teaching, role playing, simulations, case studies, group discussions, peer learning, sharing of experiences, etc

• No pre-assessment needs to be done Course content Magistrate Civil Court Procedure, Jurisdiction, Locus Standi, Parties, Summons, Service

of Process, Default Judgment Procedure, National Credit Act, Costs, Workshop on Practical Application, sec 57, sec 58, micro-lender issues, execution procedures

Number of participants 20-30 Language English Programme material Manual on Default Judgments, Execution and Sec 57 Handouts, Examples of default

judgment requests Evaluation • Oral (whether the expectations were met)

• Written (Admin, course content, Presentation by the Lecturer, etc) Follow-up evaluation -


B.2.1.2 Clerks of the Civil Court: Costs and Taxation B.2.1.2.1 2007-05-28 to 2007-06-01 Pretoria (30) (cancelled) B.2.1.2.2 2007-09-17 to 2007-09-21 Pretoria (30) B.2.1.2.3 2007-10-01 to 2007-10-05 Pretoria (30) Target Group • Clerks of the Magistrate Civil Court

• Responsibility of taxing bills of costs • Clerks who understand magistrate court civil procedure, have some experience in

the issuing office and have observed taxations for a minimum of 1 week • Clerks who have been on a taxation course in the past two years must not

attend Learning Objectives The delegate will learn all rules, principles, case law, procedure and practical instruction

in taxing bills of costs Desired Outcome in the Workplace

Course will improve or enhance their current performance by keeping them updated with the latest case law and trends in taxing bills of costs, to exercise their discretion judiciously ensuring fairness to the parties

Methodology • Duration : 5 days • Number of trainers : 1-2 presenters • Centralised: Pretoria • Method of presentation: Participatory approach (e.g. using facilitation, teaching,

role playing, simulations, case studies, group discussions, peer learning, sharing of experiences, etc

• Pre-assessment needs are the delegate must know and understand civil procedure in the Magistrate court and observed taxations for a minimum of 1 week

Course Content Nature of cost awards, different types of cost awards, nature and process of taxation, stages of taxation, discretion of the taxing master, attendance of parties at taxation, form of bill, content of the bill, allocutur, traveling time, wasted time, costs de bonis propriis, perusals, correspondent and instructing attorneys, counsel’s fees, case law, court tariffs, practical taxation of bills of costs

Number of Participants 20-30 Language English Programme Material Manual on Law of Costs and Taxation, Examples of bills of costs, tariffs Evaluation • Oral (whether the expectations were met)

• Written (Admin, course content, Presentation by the Lecturer, etc) Course Coordinator Ms F. Mavuso


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B.2.1.3 Clerks of the Small Claims Court B.2.1.3.1 2007-07-02 to 2007-07-06 Pretoria (30) B.2.1.3.2 2007-07-30 to 2007-08-03 Pretoria (30) B.2.1.3.3 2007-10-29 to 2007-11-02 Pretoria (30) Target Group • Clerks of Court

• Who intent working in the Small Claims Courts • Processing Small Claims Court cases

Learning Objectives The delegates will learn to apply the provisions of the Small Claims Court Act in processing Small Claims Court cases


They will gain insight into the processing of Small Claims Court cases

Methodology • Duration : 5 days • Number of trainers : trainers/facilitators/presenters • Centralised: Pretoria • Method of presentation: Teaching, case studies, group work and sharing of


Course Content Jurisdiction, Introduction to delict, Introduction to contract, letter of demand, Summons and Particulars of claim, Applications, Execution and Transfer of Matters and Planning the Court Roll

Number of Participants 30 Language English Programme Material Hand outs, Equipment Evaluation • Oral (whether the expectations were met)



B.2.1.4 Equality Court Courses for Clerks B.2.1.4.1 2007-05-15 to 2007-05-18 Durban (30) B.2.1.4.2 2007-08-28 to 2007-08-31 Bloemfontein (30) B.2.1.4.3 2007-09-25 to 2007-09-28 Pretoria (30) Target Group • Clerks of Court, Registrars, Court Managers and Interpreters

• Who intend working in the Equality Courts • Processing Equality Court cases

Learning Objectives The delegates will learn to apply the provisions of the Equality Act in processing Equality cases


They will become socially contextualised and gain more insight into the processing of Equality cases

Methodology • Duration : 4 days • Number of trainers : 2 trainers/facilitators/presenters • Decentralised Training • Method of presentation: Teaching, case studies, group work and sharing of


Course Content Social Context, Jurisdiction, Locus Standi, Causes of Action, Substance of Act, Section 21 Orders, The Regulations, procedure and role of clerks/Registrars

Number of Participants 30 Language English

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Programme Material Handouts, equipment, Resource Books Evaluation • Oral (whether the expectations were met)



B.2.1.5 Registrars of the High Court: Default Judgment and Execution B.2.1.5.1 2007-07-02 to 2007-07-06 Pretoria (30) Target Group • Registrars of the High Court

• Registrars holding a Law degree • Responsibility of granting default judgments

Learning Objectives The delegate will learn all rules, principles, case law and procedure in granting default judgments


Course will improve or enhance Registrar’s current performance by keeping them updated with the latest developments in law relating to granting default judgments. This includes Judicious exercise of discretion, and giving effect to consumer protection legislation.

Methodology • Duration : 5 days • Number of trainers : 3-5 presenters • Centralised: Pretoria • Method of presentation: Participatory approach (e.g. using facilitation, teaching,

role playing, simulations, case studies, group discussions, peer learning, sharing of experiences, etc

• No pre-assessment needs to be done • No basic computer literacy needs be in place prior to training

Course Content High Court Procedure, Jurisdiction, Locus Standi, Parties, Summons, Service of Process, Default Judgment Procedure, National Credit Act, Costs, Workshop on Practical Application

Number of Participants 20-30 Language The medium of instruction will be English Programme Material Manual on Default Judgments, Handouts, Examples of default judgment requests Evaluation • Oral (whether the expectations were met)

• Written (Admin, course content, Presentation by the Lecturer, etc) Follow-up evaluation -


B.2.1.6 Registrars of the High Court: Taxation of Costs B.2.1.6.1 2007-07-09 to 2007-07-20 Pretoria (30) Target Group • Registrars of the High Court

• Registrars holding a Law degree • Responsibility of taxing bills of costs • Registrars who understand high court civil procedure and have observed taxations

for a minimum of 1 week Learning Objectives The delegate will learn all rules, principles, case law, procedure and practical instruction

in taxing bills of costs Desired Outcome in the Course will improve or enhance their current performance by keeping them updated with

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Workplace the latest developments in law relating to granting default judgments. This includes Judicious exercise of discretion and giving effect to consumer protection legislation

Methodology • Duration : 5 days • Number of trainers : 1-2 presenters • Centralised: Pretoria • Method of presentation: Participatory approach (e.g using facilitation, teaching, role

playing, simulations, case studies, group discussions, peer learning, sharing of experiences, etc

• Pre-assessment needs are the delegate must know and understand civil procedure in the high court and observed taxations for a minimum of 1 week

Course Content Nature of cost awards, different types of cost awards, nature and process of taxation, stages of taxation, discretion of the taxingmaster, attendance of parties at taxation, form of bill, content of the bill, allocutur, traveling time, wasted time, costs de bonis propriis, perusals, correspondent and instructing attorneys, counsel’s fees, developments in law, court tariffs, practical taxation of bills of costs

Number of Participants 20-25 Language English Programme Material Manual on Law of Costs and Taxation, Examples of bills of costs, tariffs Evaluation • Oral (whether the expectations were met)

• Written (Admin, course content, Presentation by the Lecturer, etc) Follow-up evaluation Written Assessment to be done


B.2.2 FAMILY COURT COMPONENT B.2.2.1 Seminar for Family Advocates B.2.2.1.1 2007-04-16 to 2007-04-18 Pretoria (25) B.2.2.1.2 2007-06-04 to 2007-06-06 Pretoria (25) B.2.2.1.3 2007-07-02 to 2007-07-04 Pretoria (25) B.2.2.1.4 2007-09-03 to 2007-09-05 Pretoria (25) Target Group Family Advocates Learning Objectives To empower Family Advocates to conduct efficient enquiries and with the drafting of the

reports after conducting an enquiry. To further sensitize family advocates around the social context issues involved during Divorce, Custody and Access proceedings.


That Family Advocates conduct more structured enquiries and draft proper reports. That they also are sensitized to the social context of the people who appear before them and that the Family Advocates in return efficiently present reports to courts.

Methodology • Duration: 3 days • Number of trainers/facilitators/presenters per course: 3 and more • Centralised: Pretoria • Participatory approach (e.g. using facilitation, teaching, role playing, simulations,

case studies, group discussions, peer learning, sharing of experiences, etc • Pre-assessment not necessary Basic computer literacy not required before attendance of training.

Seminar Content Includes Divorce, Custody, Access, Social Context and report writing and presentation skills, International Conventions and current topics of interest.

Number of Participants 25 Language English Programme Material Reading material and Workbook. Evaluation Learners will evaluate the content and presentation of the course. Follow-up Evaluation Course Coordinator Ms R. Choma


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B.2.2.2 Family Law Clerks B.2.2.2.1 2007-04-17 to 2007-04-20 Pretoria (Clerks from Mpumalanga (25) and Limpopo) B.2.2.2.2 2007-05-02 to 2007-05-04 Pretoria (Clerks from Gauteng) (25) B.2.2.2.3 2007-05-28 to 2007-06-01 Pretoria (Clerks from Free State) (25) B.2.2.2.4 2007-06-18 to 2007-06-22 Pretoria (Clerks from Western Cape) (25) B.2.2.3.5 2007-07-23 to 2007-07-27 Pretoria (Clerks from Eastern Cape) (25) B.2.2.3.6 2007-09-17 to 2007-09-21 Pretoria (Clerks from KwaZulu Natal) (25) Target Group • Clerks of the Domestic Violence Court

• All Levels • Practical experience of Domestic Violence Matters is preferable

Learning Objectives • Practical understanding of the Domestic Violence Act, regulations and prescribed forms

• Deeper understanding of the various remedies available to applicants • Better understanding of the sensitivity required when dealing with traumatized

members of the public • Understanding of the dynamics of domestic violence and how it impacts on society • Understanding of how dealing with trauma effects people


• The clerks will be in better situation to practically apply the Domestic Violence Act, the regulations and to use the prescribed forms

• They will be able to provide members of the public with all the necessary information

• They will be able to interact with members of the public with more sensitivity • They will have a greater understanding of the importance of their role in protecting

victims of domestic violence • They will have a better understanding of the need to take care of their own

emotional needs Methodology • Duration: 2 days

• Number of trainers/facilitators/presenters per course: 1 • Centralised: Pretoria • Participatory approach (e.g using facilitation, teaching, role playing, simulations,


Course Content • What is Domestic Violence? • Overview of the Domestic Violence Act • Applications for Interim Protection Orders • Remedies available to the Applicant in a Protection Order • Options available in the event of a breach of a protection order • Dealing with trauma victims • Compassion fatigue

Number of Participants 20-25 Language English Programme Material White board, Flip Charts, Handouts, text books, videos Evaluation • Written

• Written (Admin, course content, Presentation by the Lecturer, etc) Follow-up Evaluation To be done in the workplace Course Coordinator Ms R. Choma


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Target Group • Maintenance Officers

• Beginning/ Intermediate • Responsibility: Should be functioning as a maintenance officer in the maintenance

section Learning Objectives They will gain an in-depth insight into the relevant legislation, it’s practical applicability

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and a sensitivity to the social-economic climate experienced by the applicants Desired Outcome in the Workplace

A better understanding of their role in dealing with members of the public, completing prescribed forms, preparing documents for court for appearing in court

Methodology • Duration: 3 days • Number of trainers/facilitators/presenters per course: 3 • Centralised: Pretoria • Participatory approach (e.g. using facilitation, teaching, role playing, simulations,


Course Content • Maintenance Act 99 of 1998 • Maintenance Regulations • Prescribed Forms • Discussion of other applicable legislation and case law • Formal and informal enquiries

Number of Participants 20-25 Language English Programme Material Case Law, maintenance manual, prescribed forms Evaluation • An informal quiz programme will be held at the end of every course to establish

what the delegate has gained from the course • General Justice College course evaluation

Follow-up Evaluation To be done in the workplace Course Coordinator Ms R. Choma


B.2.2.3 Children’s Court Assistants B.2.2.3.1 2007-06-11 to 2007-06-15 Pretoria (25) B.2.2.3.2 2007-07-09 to 2007-07-12 Durban (25) B.2.2.3.3 2007-08-20 to 2007-08-23 Port Elizabeth (25) B.2.2.3.4 2007-10-01 to 2007-10-04 Cape Town (25) Target Group • Children’s Court Assistants

• All Levels • Responsibility: Assistants in the Children’s Court

Learning Objectives An in-depth insight into the relevant legislation, it’s practical applicability and a sensitivity to the emotion experienced by the parties attending a Children’s Court


A better understanding of their role in dealing with members of the public, completing prescribed forms, preparing documents for court and their role as assistant to the Commissioner of Child Welfare

Methodology • Duration: 5 days • Number of trainers/facilitators/presenters per course: 2 • Centralised/Decentralised Training • Participatory approach (e.g. using facilitation, teaching, role playing, simulations,


Course Content • Child Care Act No. 74 of 1983 • Regulations to the Act • Prescribed forms • Discussion of other applicable legislation and case law • Adoptions • Discussions on the new Children’s Bill

Number of Participants 20-25 Language English Programme material Case Law, hand outs, prescribed forms Evaluation General Justice College course evaluation Follow-up evaluation To be done in the workplace by supervisor

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Course Coordinator Ms R. Choma Tel: 012-481 2830 Fax: 086 6915 459 E-mail: [email protected]

B.2.2.4 Clerks of the Criminal Courts B.2.2.4.1 2007-04-10 to 2007-04-13 Nelspruit (25) B.2.2.4.2 2007-05-21 to 2007-05-25 Port Elizabeth (25) B.2.2.4.3 2007-07-16 to 2007-07-19 Polokwane (25) B.2.2.4.4 2007-08-25 to 2007-09-28 Cape Town (25) Training Intervention Target Group • Clerks of the Criminal Court

• All Levels • Responsibility: Should be a clerk of the criminal court

Learning Objectives An in-depth insight and practical implementation of relevant codified instructions and the Departmental Financial Instructions

Desired outcome in the workplace

A better understanding of their role in dealing with members of the public, completing prescribed forms, preparing documents for court and their role as clerk of the criminal court

Methodology • Duration: 4 days • Number of trainers/facilitators/presenters per course: 3 • Centralised/Decentralised Training • Participatory approach (e.g using facilitation, teaching, role playing, simulations,


Course Content • Department of Justice: Codified instructions: Clerk of the Court • Departmental Financial Instructions (DFI) • Prescribed forms

Number of participants 20-25 Language English Programme Material Manual, prescribed forms Evaluation General Justice College course evaluation Follow-up Evaluation To be done in the workplace Course Coordinator Ms R. Choma


B.2.2.5 Maintenance Prosecutors B.2.2.5.1 2007-05-21 to 2007-05-23 Pretoria (25) Target Group • Maintenance Prosecutors

• Beginner/Intermediate • Responsibility: Should be functioning as a maintenance prosecutor in the

maintenance section Learning Objectives Gain an in-depth insight into the relevant legislation, it’s practical applicability and a

sensitivity to the social-economic climate experienced by the applicants Desired Outcome in the Workplace

A better understanding of their role in dealing with members of the public, preparing reports for court and their role as maintenance prosecutor in court and in enquiries

Methodology • Duration: 3 days • Number of trainers/facilitators/presenters per course: 3-4 • Centralised: Pretoria • Participatory approach (e.g. using facilitation, teaching, role playing, simulations,

case studies, group discussions, peer learning, sharing of experiences, etc

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• Pre-assessment not necessary • Basic computer literacy not required before attendance of training

Course Content • Maintenance Act 99 of 1998 • Maintenance Regulations • Discussion of other applicable legislation and case law

Number of Participants 20-25 Language English Programme Material Hand Outs, Case Law Evaluation General Justice College course evaluation Follow-up evaluation To be done in the workplace Course Coordinator Ms R. Choma


B.2.2.5.2 2007-08-27 to 2007-08-29 Pretoria (25) B.2.2.5.3 2007-11-12 to 2007-11-14 Pretoria (25) Target Group • Maintenance Prosecutors

• Intermediate/Advanced • Responsibility: Should be functioning as a maintenance prosecutor in the

maintenance section Learning Objectives Gain an in-depth insight into the relevant legislation, it’s practical applicability and a

sensitivity to the social-economic climate experienced by the applicants Desired Outcome in the Workplace

A better understanding of their role in dealing with members of the public, how to prepare an interdict, manage time and stress, and how to deal with conflict situations during an enquiry

Methodology • Duration: 5 days • Number of trainers/facilitators/presenters per course: 3-4 • Centralised: Pretoria • Participatory approach (e.g. using facilitation, teaching, role playing, simulations,


Course Content • Maintenance Act 99 of 1998 • Maintenance Regulations • Discussion of other applicable legislation and case law • Advanced Conflict and Negotiation Skills • Time and Stress Management

Number of Participants 20-25 Language English Programme Material Hand Outs, Case Law Evaluation General Justice College course evaluation Follow-up Evaluation To be done in the workplace Course Coordinator Ms R. Choma


B.2.2.6 Maintenance Investigators B.2.2.6.1 2007-04-23 to 2007-04-25 Pretoria (25) B.2.2.6.2 2007-09-10 to 2007-09-12 Pretoria (25) Training Intervention Maintenance Investigators Target Group Maintenance investigators appointed to carry out investigations on maintenance

defaulters and performing other functions as contemplated in the Maintenance Act. Learning Objectives Gain an in-depth insight into the relevant legislation, it’s practical applicability and a

sensitivity to the social-economic climate experienced by the applicants

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A better understanding of the environment of maintenance investigations and the sensitivities around the issue of maintenance. To deal with both the complainant and the defendant with sensitivity and to carefully and thoroughly document the evidence obtained during the investigation and to draft proper reports.



Course Content Social Context, Maintenance Act, Investigation of maintenance complaints, Receiving and evaluating evidence. Jurisdiction, Regulations and forms, Mediation, Listening and Communication Skills.

Number of Participants 25 Language English Programme Material Reading Material and Work Book Evaluation Learners will evaluate the content and presentation of the course. Course Coordinator Ms R. Choma


B.2.2.7 Family Advocates’ Office: Administrative Personnel B.2.2.7.1 2007-07-30 to 2007-08-01 Pretoria (25) B.2.2.7.2 2007-10-29 to 2007-10-31 Pretoria (25) Training Intervention Family Advocates: Administrative Personnel Target Group Administrative Personnel in the Office of the Family Advocate Learning Objectives That the Administrative Personnel be empowered to provide support to the Family

Advocates in mainly administrative aspects as well as IT support and office management and people – handling skills.


Through the in-depth knowledge gained on administrative support and social context skills the learners would be able to provide adequate support to the family Advocates.



Course Content Including Social Context, General Office and Telephone operational skills, Admin. Support. Software applications incl. JYP,

Number of Participants 25 Language English Programme Material Reading Material and Workbook. Evaluation Learners will evaluate the content and presentation of the course. Follow-up Evaluation Work place Course Coordinator Ms R. Choma


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GENERAL TRAINING

INTERPRETER’S COURSES

INTERPRETER’S COURSES

COURSE NAME: BEGINNER COURT INTERPRETER TRAINING COURSE Target Group Beginner Interpreters

Learning Objectives To gain substantial information to enable the interpreter to understand the basics of

Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure and Law of evidence, which are interpreted in district courts


A better understanding of their role in dealing with litigants and seriousness of their appointment. Responsibility: After training should be able to function alone as an able interpreter in district courts.

Methodology • Duration : 5 weeks (3 weeks of intensive class tuition and 2 weeks of practical court interpreting in the district courts.

• Number of trainers: ± 6 lecturers in different fields and languages.

Course Content Basic criminal law concepts, criminal procedure. The course of a criminal trail from plea to sentencing stage and various sentences. Interpretation of legal concepts into any of the indigenous languages, appearing in courts

Number of Participants 30

Language All languages in Section 6(1) of the Constitution of SA, 1996

Programme Material Handouts on each subject. Practical in court interpreting

Evaluation Written (Admin, course content, Presentation by the Lecturer, etc) Follow-up evaluation This is done by the provincial inspectors of Interpreters

Control Lecturer Mr Abe Mahlangu Tel: 012 481 2800 Cell: 083 280 9411

Course Coordinator Ms Cindy Nagan Tel: 012 481 2736 Fax: 086 6915 459 E-mail: [email protected]

COURSE NAME: TRAINING COURSE FOR INTERPRETERS IN SEXUAL OFFENCES COURTS

Target Group Interpreters in High Courts and Regional Courts who interprets in cases of Sexual

Offences

Learning Objectives • Be able to deal with complex rape cases • To fully understand criminal court procedures • Be able to deal with traumatised women and children • Understand appropriate medical terminology used in such cases • Understand all sorts of forensic evidence • Be able to cope with stress accompanying such work.


To be an excellent and self confident interpreter in such matters.

Methodology • Duration : 2 weeks intensive training by invited experts from the Bench, Prosecutions, Forensic Laboratories and Medical Doctors.

• Number of trainers: ± 6 lecturers in different fields and languages.

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Course Content • Criminal law with specific reference to abuse of any kind

• Criminal procedure including the use of intermediaries • Law of evidence including that of a child • Ballistics, Chemistry, Biology, DNA • Stress Management


Language English

Programme Material Handouts and DVD viewing

Evaluation Written (Admin, course content, Presentation by the Lecturer, etc) Follow-up evaluation This is done by the provincial inspectors of Interpreters



COURSE NAME: ADVANCED INTERPRETERS Target Group Senior Interpreters in Regional and High Courts

Learning Objectives • Be able to deal with complex cases

• To fully understand court procedures, both civil and criminal • Be equipped with appropriate court terminology in concepts of both Roman Dutch,

English and SA Common Law • Understand medical, scientific and other expert terminology used in courts • Understand all cultural diversity


To be an excellent proficient interpreter of the High Courts, Labour Courts and the Regional Courts of SA.

Methodology • Duration: 2 weeks intensive training by the lecturers of Justice College assisted by SAPS, Forensic Laboratory staff in various fields of expertise.

Course Content • Criminal law

• Criminal procedure • Law of evidence • Ballistics, Chemistry, Biology, DNA, Questioned document, J.88


Language All 11 South African languages

Programme Material Various handouts

Evaluation Written (Admin, course content, Presentation by the Lecturer, etc) Follow-up evaluation This is done by the Regional inspectors of Interpreters of the 9 provinces



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COURSE NAME: MANAGEMENT FOR PRINCIPAL INTERPRETERS Target Group Principal Interpreters

Learning Objectives • To understand office management

• To be skilled in leadership • Plan and Control • Code of conduct


To be excellent managers of their sections

Methodology • Duration: 2 weeks intensive training by invited experts from National Office in Management theory, leadership skills, planning and controlling, project management, performance management , finance, etc

Course Content • Management theory, leadership skills, planning and controlling, project

management, performance management , finance, etc


Language All 11 South African languages

Programme Material Various handouts all contained in one Disc from Justice College

Evaluation Written (Admin, course content, Presentation by the Lecturer, etc) Follow-up evaluation This is done by the Office Manager and report back to Justice College



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COURSE SCHEDULE: INTERPRETER’S COURSES I.9/06 Beginner Interpreters Course for Interpreters of Gauteng, Limpopo and Mpumalanga (Pretoria) 2007-02-05 to 2007-03-09 (30) (This course has been included in the 2006/07 Work Programme) I.1/07 Beginner Interpreters Course for Interpreters of the Eastern Cape (East London) 2007-03-20 to 2007-04-20 (30) I.2/07 Beginner Interpreters Course for Interpreters of the Free State and North West (Bloemfontein) 2007-04-30 to 2007-06-01 (30) I.3/07 Beginner Interpreters Course for Interpreters of KwaZulu Natal (Durban) 2007-06-18 to 2007-07-20 (30) I.4/07 Beginner Interpreters Course for Interpreters of the Western Cape and Northern Cape (Cape Town) 2007-08-06 to 2007-09-04 (30) I.5/07 Beginner Interpreters Course for Interpreters of Gauteng (Pretoria) 2007-09-25 to 2007-10-26 (30) I.6/07 Advanced Course for Interpreters of all provinces (Pretoria) 2007-11-05 to 2007-11-16 (35) I.7/07 Management Course for Interpreters (Pretoria) 2007-11-12 to 2007-11-23 (36) I.8/07 Course for Interpreters of the Sexual Offences Courts (Pretoria) 2007-11-26 to 2007-12-07 (35) I.9 /07 Beginner Interpreters Course for Interpreters of Gauteng, Limpopo And Mpumalanga (Benoni) 2008-01-15 to 2008-02-15 (30)

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MASTER’S COURSES

M.1 COURSE FOR CLERKS IN THE MASTERS’ OFFICE

Date: 2007-04-16 to 2007-04-25 Venue: Pretoria

Target Group • This course is aimed at clerks and administrative officers attached to the Office of the Master of the High Court

• No legal knowledge or past experience working in the Office of the Master is required

• Any clerk or administrative officer working in the Registration Department of a Master’s Office or in any sub-registry of the Masters’ Office is welcome to lodge nominations

Learning Objectives When they have completed this course, participants must be able to: • Show that they appreciate the purpose and function of the Masters’ Office in South

African Society; • Discuss and apply office procedures; • Treat matters with discretion and respect for other people’s dignity and rights

(especially the right to privacy); • Use the filing system; • Give a brief overview of the administration of deceased estates; • Give a brief overview of the appointment process in deceased estates; • Discuss the requirements for a valid will; • Give a brief overview of the administration of insolvent estates; • Give a brief overview of estates under tutorship, curatorship and administration. • Discuss the nature, purpose and validity of a trust briefly; • Discuss the nature and purpose of the guardians’ fund briefly; • List the steps in the grievance procedure and disciplinary procedures; • Show that they understand the harm corruption does to the Master, society and to

their personal lives; • Show respect for the differences between people and culture; • Know and understand their official duties as administrative officials.


After completing this course, participants will be able to assist members of the public in reporting a deceased estate. Participants will also have a better understanding of: • Their functions in the Masters’ Office; • How their work contribute to service delivery to the public.

Methodology • Duration: 8 days • Number of Trainers: Participants will work with all the trainers attached to the

Masters’ Training Section at Justice College • Centralised: Pretoria • Method of Presentation: Training methods will vary according to the nature of the

topic. Mainly the programme will consist of facilitation, teaching, case studies and group discussions

• There is no pre-assessment required for admission and participants need not be computer literate to attend

Course Content • The purpose and functions of the Masters’ Office • Office procedures • Confidentiality and privilege • The filing system • A brief overview of the administration of deceased estates • A brief overview of the appointment process in deceased estates • Wills: a brief introduction • Trusts: a brief introduction • Insolvency: a brief introduction • Curatorships and minors: a brief introduction • The guardians’ fund: a brief introduction • The grievance procedure and disciplinary procedure • Corruption • Service excellence • Official duties of administrative officials

Number of Participants The course will be limited to 25 participants

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Language English Programme Material Participants will receive handouts on the topics covered Evaluation Assessment Tool: Participants will be assessed on a portfolio of evidence

Assessment Standards: • Compliance with the Administration of Estates Act, the Insolvency Act and

Regulations issued in terms of these Acts. • Compliance with the Policy and Procedure Manual issued by the Chief Master. • Compliance with the Batho Pele Principles. • Compliance with the templates, check lists and control sheets provided during class Content of Portfolio of Evidence: The portfolio of evidence will consist of all assignments that a participant will be expected to complete during the course. Assignments will assess the stated outcomes of the topic. A participant will be allowed to use all the material handed out during class when completing an assignment.

Follow-up Evaluation A participant must lodge a training effectiveness form with Justice College three months after completing the course. Both the participant and his or her supervisor must complete and sign the training effectiveness form. The purpose of the form is to measure the improvement in the participant’s work performance since attending the course. A participant will not receive a course certificate unless Justice College has received the training effectiveness form.

Course Coordinator Ms N. Rabalao Tel: 012-481 2748 Fax: 086 6915459 E-mail: [email protected]

M.2 COURSE ON APPOINTMENTS IN DECEASED ESTATES FOR THE MASTERS’ OFFICE Date: 2007-05-07 to 2007-05-11

Venue: Pretoria Target Group • This course is aimed at Assistant Masters and Examiners attached to the Office of

the Master of the High Court • This is an entry level course and no legal knowledge or past experience with the

topic is assumed • The course is aimed at Assistant Masters and Examiners who issue Letters of

Authority, Letters of Executorship, who endorse foreign Letters of Appointment and authorise the transfer of shares from deceased estates

Learning Objectives When they have completed this course, participants must be able to: • Give an overview of the administration process of a deceased estate; • Discuss the role of the Master in the administration of deceased estates; • Manage the appointment process in a deceased estate; • Determine which Master’s Office has jurisdiction in a given case; • Identify a beneficiary in an intestate estate; • Determine the benefit that a beneficiary in an intestate estate will be entitled to; • Appoint an executor testamentary; • Appoint an executor dative; • Appoint a Master’s Representative; • Sign, seal and endorse foreign Letters of Appointment; • Issue Letters of Executorship in foreign estates; • Issue a J128.


After completing this course, participants will be able to issue: • Issue letters of Authority; • Issue letters of Executorship; • Issue form J128; • Sign and seal foreign Letters of Executorship; • Issue letters of Executorship in foreign estates.


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• Centralised: Pretoria • Method of Presentation: Training methods will vary according to the nature of the

topic. Mainly the programme will consist of facilitation, teaching, case studies and group discussions

• There is no pre-assessment required for admission and participants need not be computer literate to attend

Course Content • Overview of the administration process of a deceased estate • The role of the Master in the administration of deceased estates • Managing the appointment process • Jurisdiction • Intestate succession • Appointing an executor testamentary • Appointing an executor dative • Appointing a Master’s Representative • Sign, seal and endorse foreign Letters of Executorship • Appointment of an executor in foreign estates • Issuing a J128

Number of Participants The course will be limited to 25 participants Language English Programme Material • Participants will receive handouts on the topics covered. Participants will also

receive copies of all statutes covered during the course. • Participants must bring their own copy of Meyerowitz on the Administration of

Estates and Estate Duty to the course. The latest edition was published in 2001. Evaluation Assessment Tool: Participants will be assessed on a portfolio of evidence

Assessment Standards: • Compliance with the Administration of Estates Act as interpreted by case law • Compliance with any Policy and Procedure Manual issued by the Chief Master • Compliance with the templates, check lists and control sheets provided during class Content of Portfolio of Evidence: • Class tests - A class test may not necessarily be written on each or any topic.

Participants will be informed on the first day of the course whether a class test will be written.

• Assignments – Assignments will be set on specific topics. Assignments will assess the stated outcomes of the topic.



M.3 COURSE ON DECIDING OBJECTIONS AND THE PROMOTION OF

ADMINISTRATIVE JUSTICE ACT

Date: 2007-05-21 to 2007-05-25

Venue: Pretoria Target Group • This course is aimed at primary decision makers with a legal qualification attached

to the Office of the Master of the High Court. • A primary decision maker is an official who makes decisions that affect members of

the public Learning Objectives When they have completed this course, participants must be able to:

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• Discuss the importance of “purpose” as justification for an administrative action; • Discuss the purpose of the PAJA and the policies giving practical effect to the

purpose; • Discuss the purpose of the Master’s Office and the purpose of the legislation

administered by the Master; • Discuss the meaning of a fair procedure; • Discuss the right to adequate written reasons; • Apply the grounds for review to a given set of facts; • List and discuss the remedies available to an aggrieved person; • Analyse empowering provisions; • Follow a rational decision making process regarding legal disputes, factual disputes

and the exercise of a discretion; • Write reasons for a decision.


Participants must be able to apply the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act 3 of 2000 in practice.

Methodology • Duration: 5 days • Number of Trainers: The course will be presented by one trainer only • Centralised: Pretoria • Method of Presentation: Training methods will vary according to the nature of the

topic. Mainly the programme will consist of facilitation, teaching, case studies and group discussions.

• There is no pre-assessment required for admission and participants need not be computer literate to attend.

Course Content • The revolution in administrative law • Following fair procedures • The right to written reasons • Grounds for review • Remedies • Analysing empowering provisions • Decision making • Writing reasons

Number of Participants The course will be limited to 25 participants Language English Programme Material • Participants will receive handouts on the topics covered and a CD Rom with the

Masters’ Training Section notes • Participants will also receive copies of all statutes covered during the course

Evaluation Assessment Tool: Participants will be assessed on a portfolio of evidence Assessment Standards: • Compliance with the Act and Regulations as interpreted by case law. • Compliance with the Policy and Procedure Manual issued by the Chief Master. • Compliance with the templates, check lists and control sheets provided during class. Content of Portfolio of Evidence: • Class tests. Since participants will be assumed to know the law, a class test may not

necessarily be written on each or any topic. Participants will be informed on the first day of the course whether a class test will be written.

• Assignments. At least one assignment will be set per topic. Assignments will assess the stated outcomes of the topic.

• A summative assessment exercise consisting of a case study. Follow-up Evaluation A participant must lodge a training effectiveness form with Justice College three months

after completing the course. Both the participant and his or her supervisor must complete and sign the training effectiveness form. The purpose of the form is to measure the improvement in the participant’s work performance since attending the course. A participant will not receive a course certificate unless Justice College has received the training effectiveness form.


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M.4 COURSE ON APPOINTMENTS OF TRUSTEES IN INSOLVENT ESTATES AND

LIQUIDATORS AND JUDICIAL MANAGERS IN COMPANIES AND CLOSE CORPORATIONS IN LIQUIDATION

Date: 2007-06-04 to 2007-06-13

Venue: Pretoria Target Group The course is aimed at Assistant Masters and Examiners attached to the Office of the

Master of the High Court who: • Appoint trustees and provisional trustees in insolvent estates. • Appoint liquidators and provisional liquidators in the estates of companies and close

corporations in liquidation. • Appoint judicial managers and provisional judicial managers for companies. This is an entry level course and no previous experience with the topic is assumed.

Learning Objectives When they have completed this course, participants must be able to: • Give an overview of the administrative process of an insolvent estate. • Discuss the role of the Master in insolvency. • Appoint a trustee in voluntary sequestrations. • Appoint a trustee in compulsory sequestrations. • Appoint a liquidator in a members’ voluntary liquidation. • Appoint a liquidator in a creditor’s voluntary liquidation. • Appoint a liquidator in liquidations ordered by the High Court. • Appoint a judicial manager.


After completing this course, participants will be able to: • Appoint a trustee and a provisional trustee in a voluntary sequestration proceeding; • Appoint a trustee and a provisional trustee in a compulsory sequestration

proceeding; • Appoint a liquidator and provisional liquidator in a members and creditors voluntary

liquidation proceeding; • Appoint a liquidator and a provisional liquidator in a compulsory liquidation

proceeding; • Appoint a judicial manager.





Course Content • Overview of the administrative process of an insolvent estate. • The role of the Master in insolvency. • The appointment process in voluntary sequestrations. • The appointment process in compulsory sequestrations. • The appointment process in a members’ voluntary liquidation. • The appointment process in a creditor’s voluntary liquidation. • The appointment process in liquidations ordered by the High Court. • The appointment process in judicial management.


receive copies of all statutes covered during the course. • Participants must bring their own copy of Meskin South African Law of Insolvency to

the course. Evaluation Assessment Tool: Participants will be assessed on a portfolio of evidence

Assessment Standards: • Compliance with the Act and Regulations as interpreted by case law.

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• Compliance with any Policy and Procedure Manual issued by the Chief Master. • Compliance with the templates, check lists and control sheets provided during class. Content of Portfolio of Evidence: • Class tests. Participants will be informed on the first day of the course whether a

class test will be written. • Assignments. Assignments will be set on specific topics. Assignments will assess

the stated outcomes of the topic. • A summative assessment exercise consisting of a case study.

Follow-up Evaluation A participant must lodge a training effectiveness form with Justice College three months after completing the course. Both the participant and his or her supervisor must complete and sign the training effectiveness form. The purpose of the form is to measure the improvement in the participant’s work performance since attending the course. A participant will not receive a course certificate unless the Justice College has received the training effectiveness form.


M.5 COURSE ON THE APPOINTMENT OF MASTERS’ REPRESENTATIVES AT SERVICE POINTS OF THE MASTER

Date: 2007-06-18 to 2007-06-21

Venue: Durban

Target Group • This course is aimed at designated officers and their support personnel who issues

Letters of Authority on behalf of the Master at Service Points of the Master of the High Court.

• The course does not assume any legal knowledge or past experience with the topic. Learning Objectives When they have completed this course, participants must be able to:

• Discuss the requirements set in the Policy and Procedure Manual regarding appointments at Service Points;

• Discuss the Recognition of Customary Marriages Act, 120 of 1998; • Discuss the marriage property arrangement created by the Recognition of

Customary Marriages Act. • Determine the identity of an intestate heir; • Determine the extent of the share of an intestate heir in an estate; • Discuss the requirements for a valid will; • Appoint a Master’s Representative in an intestate estate.


After completing this course participants will be able to appoint a Master’s Representative in an intestate estate.

Methodology • Duration: 4 days • Number of Trainers: Participants will work with three trainers attached to the

Masters’ Training Section at Justice College • Decentralised: Durban • Method of Presentation: Training methods will vary according to the nature of the

topic. Mainly the programme will consist of facilitation, teaching and case studies. Participants will be encouraged to share their past experiences regarding the topic with each other.


Course Content • Background: the Policy and Procedure Manual. • Recognition of Customary Marriages Act, 120 of 1998. • Intestate succession. • Wills: a brief introduction. • Appointments.

Number of Participants The course will be limited to 40 participants Language English

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Programme Material Participants will receive the Policy and Procedure Manual for Appointments in Deceased Estates at Service Points of the Master and handouts on topics covered.

Evaluation Assessment Tool: Participants will be assessed on a portfolio of evidence Assessment Standards: • Compliance with the Act and Regulations as interpreted by case law. • Compliance with any Policy and Procedure Manual issued by the Chief Master. • Compliance with the templates, check lists and control sheets provided during class. Content of Portfolio of Evidence: Assignments: Participants will be expected to complete at least 6 assignments on intestate succession and five on issuing appointments.



M.6 COURSE ON THE SUPERVISION OF THE GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

PROCESS OF DECEASED ESTATES

Date: 2007-07-09 to 2007-07-27

Venue: Pretoria Target Group • This course is aimed at Assistant Masters and Examiners who supervise the work of

executors. This is not an entry level course. • Participants will have to attend the Course on the Appointment of Executors and

Masters’ Representatives before they will be allowed to attend this course. • Participants will be assumed to know the general principles of the law relating to

persons, the family (especially maintenance and marriage property arrangements), succession, things and contract.

• No knowledge regarding accounts is assumed, but participants will need a basic ability in mathematics and must be able to use a calculator.

Learning Objectives When they have completed this course, participants must be able to:

• Give an overview of the administration process of a deceased estate; • Discuss the role of the Master in the administration of deceased estates; • Determine the identity of an intestate heir; • Determine the extent of the share of an intestate heir in an estate; • List and discuss the steps in removing an executor; • Complete the necessary forms when removing an executor; • Deal with an application for an extension to lodge a liquidation and distribution

account; • Deal with creditors’ claims; • Deal with an application for a section 42(2) endorsement; • Deal with massing of estates; • Deal with a fideicommissum in an estate; • Deal with the creation of limited rights in a will; • Apply the principles of collatio; • Manage the supervision process of a deceased insolvent estate; • Assess the validity of a redistribution agreement; • Assess the validity of a will; • Deal with an application to take over a deceased estate in terms of section 38; • Discuss and apply the provisions of the code examiners;

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• Draw a liquidation and distribution account; • Examine a liquidation and distribution account; • Decide objections.


After completing this course, participants will be able to supervise the work of an executor.

Methodology • Duration: 3 weeks • Number of Trainers: Participants will work with all the trainers attached to the




Course Content • Overview of the administration process of a deceased estate. • The role of the Master in the administration of deceased estates. • Intestate succession. • Removal of an executor. • Extensions. • Creditor’s claims. • Section 42(2) endorsements. • Testate succession. • Deceased insolvent estates. • Redistribution agreements. • Wills. • Section 38 take overs. • The code examiners. • Regulation 5. • Deciding objections.



Estates and Estate Duty to the course. The latest edition is the 2001 edition. • Participants also need to bring their own calculator. The calculator on a cell phone

will not suffice. Evaluation Assessment Tool: Participants will be assessed on a portfolio of evidence

Assessment Standards: • Compliance with the Act and Regulations as interpreted by case law. • Compliance with any Policy and Procedure Manual issued by the Chief Master. • Compliance with the templates, check lists and control sheets provided during class. Content of Portfolio of Evidence: • Class tests. Since participants will be assumed to know the law, a class test may not


• Assignments. Assignments will be set on specific topics. Assignments will assess the stated outcomes of the topic.




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M.7 COURSE ESTATE DUTY Date: 2007-08-13 to 2007-08-17

Venue: Pretoria

Target Group • This course is aimed at Assistant Masters and Examiners who issue estate duty

assessments and who examine estate duty addendums. • Participants must have completed the Course on the Supervision of the

Administration of Deceased Estates before they will be considered to attend this course.

Learning Objectives When they have completed this course, participants must be able to: • Discuss the social and economic function of estate duty; • Discuss the role of the Master in collecting estate duty; • List the steps in calculating estate duty; • Determine the gross value of an estate for estate duty purposes; • Determine permissible deductions and their values; • Determine permissible rebates and their values; • Calculate estate duty; • Determine the liability to pay estate duty; • Manage the process of collecting estate duty.


After completing this course, participants will be able to: • Examine an estate duty addendum; • Issue an estate duty assessment.

Methodology • Duration: 5 days • Number of Trainers: Participants will work with a trainer attached to the Masters’

Training Section at Justice College • Centralised: Pretoria • Method of Presentation: Training methods will vary according to the nature of the

topic. Mainly the programme will consist of facilitation, teaching and case studies. • There is no pre-assessment required for admission and participants need not be

computer literate to attend. Course Content • The social and economic function of estate duty.

• The role of the Master in collecting estate duty. • The formula for calculating estate duty. • Determining the gross value of an estate for estate duty purposes. • Determining permissible deductions and their values. • Determining permissible rebates and their values. • Calculating estate duty. • Determining the liability to pay estate duty. • Case management.




will not suffice. Evaluation Assessment Tool: Participants will be assessed on a portfolio of evidence.

Assessment Standards: • Compliance with the Act and Regulations as interpreted by case law. • Compliance with any Policy and Procedure Manual issued by the Chief Master. • Compliance with the templates, check lists and control sheets provided during class Content of Portfolio of Evidence: • Class tests. Since participants will be assumed to know the law, a class test may not



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M.8 COURSE ON THE APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATORS, TUTORS AND

CURATORS AND THE SUPERVISION OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES UNDER TUTORSHIP AND CURATORSHIP

Date: 2007-08-27 to 2007-09-14

Venue: Pretoria Target Group • This course is aimed at Assistant Masters and Examiners who appoint and

supervise the work of tutors, curators bonii and administrators. • This is an entry level course. No previous experience with the topic is assumed. • Participants must have a basic knowledge of the law of persons, family law and

contracts. • No knowledge of accounts is assumed, but participants will need basic

mathematical skills and will need the ability to use a calculator. Learning Objectives When they have completed this course, participants must be able to:

• Appoint a tutor or curator in the estate of a minor. • Appoint a curator in the estate of an incapable adult. • Appoint an administrator in the estate of an incapable adult. • Appoint a curator in terms of the Prevention of Organised Crime Act. • Appoint a curator to the estate of an absent person. • Draw an estate account in terms of regulation 7. • Examine of an estate account. • Write court reports. • Deal with applications in terms of section 80 of the Administration of Estates Act. • Discuss the powers of the Master regarding the supervision of tutors, curators and

administrators. • Discuss the new developments regarding assisted decision making and say how

these developments will impact on the Master. Desired Outcome in the Workplace

After completing this course, participants will be able to: • Appoint a curator bonus. • Appoint a tutor. • Appoint an administrator. • Supervise the work of a curator bonus and a tutor.

Methodology • Duration: 3 weeks • Number of Trainers: Participants will work with trainers attached to the Masters’

Training Section at Justice College. Guest lecturers may be used for certain topics. • Centralised: Pretoria • Method of Presentation: Training methods will vary according to the nature of the



Course Content • Appointments in respect of estates of minors. • Appointments of curators and administrators. • Appointments in terms of the Prevention of Organised Crime Act. • Appointment of curators for absent persons.

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• Drafting an estate account in terms of regulation 7. • The examining of an estate account. • Writing court reports. • Section 80 applications. • The powers of the Master. • Assisted decision making.




will not suffice. Evaluation Assessment Tool: Participants will be assessed on a portfolio of evidence

Assessment Standards: • Compliance with the Act and Regulations as interpreted by case law. • Compliance with any Policy and Procedure Manual issued by the Chief Master. • Compliance with the templates, check lists and control sheets provided during class Content of Portfolio of Evidence: • Class tests. Since participants will be assumed to know the law, a class test may not






M.9 COURSE ON THE SUPERVISION OF THE GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

PROCESS OF INSOLVENT ESTATES

Date: 2007-10-01 to 2007-10-26

Venue: Pretoria Target Group • This course is aimed at Assistant Masters and Examiners who supervise the work of

trustees and liquidators when administering an insolvent estate or the estate of a company or close corporation in liquidation.

• This is not an entry level course, and participants will need to know the law especially the law of contracts and surety.

• No knowledge of accounts is assumed, but participants will need basic mathematical skills and will need the ability to use a calculator.

Learning Objectives When they have completed this course, participants must be able to: • Give an overview of the administrative process of an insolvent estate; • Discuss the role of the Master in insolvency; • Draw and examine a liquidation and distribution account; • Consider an application to adopt resolutions; • List and discuss the powers of a liquidator; • Decide when legal costs are permissible deductions in the liquidation account; • Tax legal costs;

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• Make an order in terms of section 23(5) of the Insolvency Act; • Appreciate the significance of the liquidator’s bank account for the Master in

regulating the activity of a trustee or liquidator; • Consider claims; • Deal with friendly sequestrations; • Preside at an insolvency meeting; • Deal with application for an interrogation; • Deal with applications for rehabilitation; • Decide objections against the liquidation and distribution account.


After completing this course, participants will be able to supervise the work of a trustee or a liquidator.

Methodology • Duration: 4 weeks • Number of Trainers: Participants will work with trainers attached to the Masters’

Training Section at Justice College • Centralised: Pretoria • Method of Presentation: Training methods will vary according to the nature of the



Course Content • Overview of the administrative process of an insolvent estate. • The role of the Master in insolvency. • The liquidation and distribution account. • Adopting resolutions. • Section 386 of the Companies Act: the powers of a liquidator. • Section 19 and 73 of the Insolvency Act: legal costs and their taxation. • Making an order in terms of section 23(5) of the Insolvency Act. • The liquidator’s bank account. • Considering claims. • Dealing with friendly sequestrations. • Dealing with meetings. • Dealing with interrogations. • Dealing with applications for rehabilitations. • Deciding objections.


receive copies of all statutes covered during the course. • Participants will need to bring their own copy of Meskin South African Law of

Insolvency. Justice College does not have sufficient copies of the text book to provide each participant with a copy.

• Participants also need to bring their own calculator. The calculator on a cell phone will not suffice.

Evaluation Assessment Tool: Participants will be assessed on a portfolio of evidence Assessment Standards: • Compliance with the Act and Regulations as interpreted by case law. • Compliance with any Policy and Procedure Manual issued by the Chief Master. • Compliance with the templates, check lists and control sheets provided during class Content of Portfolio of Evidence: • Class tests. Since participants will be assumed to know the law, a class test may not





Course Coordinator Ms N. Rabalao

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Tel: 012-481 2748 Fax: 086 6915459 E-mail: [email protected]

M.10 COURSE ON THE APPOINTMENT OF MASTERS’ REPRESENTATIVES AT

SERVICE POINTS OF THE MASTER

Date: 2007-11-05 to 2007-11-08

Venue: (Eastern Cape) Target Group • This course is aimed at designated officers and their support personnel who issues

Letters of Authority on behalf of the Master at Service Points of the Master of the High Court.

• The course does not assume any legal knowledge or past experience with the topic. Learning Objectives When they have completed this course, participants must be able to:

• Discuss the requirements set in the Policy and Procedure Manual regarding appointments at Service Points;

• Discuss the Recognition of Customary Marriages Act, 120 of 1998; • Discuss the marriage property arrangement created by the Recognition of

Customary Marriages Act; • Determine the identity of an intestate heir; • Determine the extent of the share of an intestate heir in an estate; • Discuss the requirements for a valid will; • Appoint a Master’s Representative in an intestate estate.


After completing this course participants will be able to appoint a Master’s Representative in an intestate estate.

Methodology • Duration: 4 days • Number of Trainers: Participants will work with three trainers attached to the

Masters’ Training Section at Justice College. • Decentralised: the course will be conducted in the Eastern Cape. The exact venue

will be determined at a later stage. • Method of Presentation: Training methods will vary according to the nature of the

topic. Mainly the programme will consist of facilitation, teaching and case studies. Participants will be encouraged to share their past experiences regarding the topic with each other.


Course Content • Background: the Policy and Procedure Manual. • Recognition of Customary Marriages Act, 120 of 1998. • Intestate succession. • Wills: a brief introduction. • Appointments

Number of Participants The course will be limited to 40 participants Language English Programme Material Participants will receive the Policy and Procedure Manual for Appointments in Deceased

Estates at Service Points of the Master and handouts on topics covered. Evaluation Assessment Tool: Participants will be assessed on a portfolio of evidence

Assessment Standards: • Compliance with the Act and Regulations as interpreted by case law. • Compliance with any Policy and Procedure Manual issued by the Chief Master. • Compliance with the templates, check lists and control sheets provided during class Content of Portfolio of Evidence: Assignments: Participants will be expected to complete at least 6 assignments on intestate succession and five on issuing appointments.

Follow-up Evaluation A participant must lodge a training effectiveness form with Justice College three months after completing the course. Both the participant and his or her supervisor must complete and sign the training effectiveness form. The purpose of the form is to measure the improvement in the participant’s work performance since attending the

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course. A participant will not receive a course certificate unless Justice College has received the training effectiveness form.


M.11 JUNIOR MANAGEMENT COURSE

Date: 2007-11-12 to 2007-11-30

Venue: Pretoria Target Group This course is aimed at supervisors attached to the Office of the Master of the High

Court Learning Objectives When they have completed this course, participants must be able to:

• Show their appreciation for the unique characteristics of the Public Sector and Masters’ environment.

• Show they understand the demands placed on them working in the Public Sector and Masters’ environment.

• Apply those characteristics and demands to their own specific work situation as Junior Managers.

• Show that they understand the importance of having the right attitude in executing their managerial duties.

• Apply the knowledge and skills taught with regard to the management attitude in a given case.

• Show that they understand their leadership role as a junior manager. • Apply the knowledge and skills taught regarding leadership in a given case. • Show that they understand the importance of proper planning and organising in the

fulfilment of their supervisory responsibilities. • Apply the knowledge and skills taught in regard to planning and organIsing in a

given case. • Show that they understand the important role a Junior Manager play in orientation

and training. • Apply the knowledge and skills taught with regard to orientation and training in a

given case. • Show that they understand the need for delegation and apply delegating techniques

in a given case. • Show that they understand that the creation of a motivational work environment is a

key responsibility of a manager, and apply the knowledge and skills taught in regard to motivativation to a given case.

• Show that they are aware of the existence of the policies and procedures regarding discipline, and apply the policies and procedures regarding discipline to a given case.

• Conduct a performance appraisal on their staff members by setting objectives and performance standards in a joint manner.

• Appreciate others. • Show that they are able to build positive relationships and enhance the productivity

of their sub-ordinates and create a harmonious work environment. • Use a standardised decision-making process. • Apply the standardised decision making process in a given case. • Show that they understand problem solving as one of the challenges they face as

Junior Managers. • Solve a given problem. • Able to manage conflict situations in a given case in a clear and responsible

manner. • Discuss change, its effect on people, how to manage it and deal with resistance to

it. Desired Outcome in the Workplace

After completing this course, participants will be able to manage their work teams.

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Methodology • Duration: 3 weeks • Number of Trainers: Participants will work with all five trainers attached to the

Masters’ Training Section at Justice College. • Centralised: Pretoria • Method of Presentation: Training methods will vary according to the nature of the

topic. Training methods will vary according to the nature of the topic. Mainly the programme will consist of facilitation, teaching, case studies and group discussions.


Course Content • The public service environment. • The managerial attitude. • Leadership. • Planning. • Organising. • Control. • Orientation and training. • Delegation. • Motivation. • Discipline. • Performance management. • Interpersonal relationships. • Decision making • Problem solving. • Conflict management. • Change management.

Number of Participants The course will be limited to 20 participants Language English Programme Material Participants will receive handouts on the topics covered during the course. Evaluation Assessment Tool: Participants will be assessed on a portfolio of evidence

Assessment Standards: Compliance with the templates, check lists and control sheets provided during class Content of Portfolio of Evidence: • Assignments. At least one assignment will be set per topic. Assignments will assess

the stated outcomes of the topic. • Some assignments will be done in groups, and each team member will receive the

mark allocated to the group. Follow-up Evaluation A participant must lodge a training effectiveness form with Justice College three months

after completing the course. Both the participant and his or her supervisor must complete and sign the training effectiveness form. The purpose of the form is to measure the improvement in the participant’s work performance since attending the course. A participant will not receive a course certificate unless the Justice College has received the training effectiveness form.


M.12 COURSE ON THE SUPERVISION OF THE GENERAL ADMINISTRATION PROCESS OF DECEASED ESTATES

Date: 2008-01-28 to 2008-02-15

Venue: Pretoria

Target Group • This course is aimed at Assistant Masters and Examiners who supervise the work of

executors. • This is not an entry level course. Participants will have to attend the Course on the

Appointment of Executors and Masters’ Representatives before they will be allowed

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to attend this course. • Participants will be assumed to know the general principles of the law relating to

persons, the family (especially maintenance and marriage property arrangements), succession, things and contract.

• No knowledge regarding accounts is assumed, but participants will need a basic ability in mathematics and must be able to use a calculator.

Learning Objectives When they have completed this course, participants must be able to: • Give an overview of the administration process of a deceased estate; • Discuss the role of the Master in the administration of deceased estates; • Determine the identity of an intestate heir; • Determine the extent of the share of an intestate heir in an estate; • List and discuss the steps in removing an executor; • Complete the necessary forms when removing an executor; • Deal with an application for an extension to lodge a liquidation and distribution

account; • Deal with creditors’ claims; • Deal with an application for a section 42(2) endorsement; • Deal with massing of estates; • Deal with a fideicommissum in an estate; • Deal with the creation of limited rights in a will; • Apply the principles of collatio; • Manage the supervision process of a deceased insolvent estate; • Assess the validity of a redistribution agreement; • Assess the validity of a will; • Deal with an application to take over a deceased estate in terms of section 38; • Discuss and apply the provisions of the code examiners; • Draw a liquidation and distribution account; • Examine a liquidation and distribution account; • Decide objections.


After completing this course, participants will be able to supervise the work of an executor.

Methodology • Duration: 3 weeks • Number of Trainers: Participants will work with all the trainers attached to the

Masters’ Training Section at Justice College. • Centralised: Pretoria • Method of Presentation: Training methods will vary according to the nature of the



Course Content • Overview of the administration process of a deceased estate. • The role of the Master in the administration of deceased estates. • Intestate succession. • Removal of an executor. • Extensions. • Creditor’s claims. • Section 42(2) endorsements. • Testate succession. • Deceased insolvent estates. • Redistribution agreements. • Wills. • Section 38 take overs. • The code examiners. • Regulation 5. • Deciding objections.



Estates and Estate Duty to the course. The latest edition is the 2001 edition.

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• Participants also need to bring their own calculator. The calculator on a cell phone will not suffice.

Evaluation Assessment Tool: Participants will be assessed on a portfolio of evidence Assessment Standards: • Compliance with the Act and Regulations as interpreted by case law. • Compliance with any Policy and Procedure Manual issued by the Chief Master. • Compliance with the templates, check lists and control sheets provided during class. Content of Portfolio of Evidence: • Class tests. Since participants will be assumed to know the law, a class test may not






M.13 GUARDIANS’ FUND COURSE

Date: 2008-02-25 to 2008-02-29

Venue: Pretoria Target Group • This course is aimed at Assistant Masters and Examiners who make legal decisions

relating to the work of the Master of the High Court concerning the Guardians’ Fund. • The course does not cover the accounting system used in the Guardians’ Fund. • State Accountants attached to the Guardians’ Fund are welcome to attend the

course should they wish to gain insight in the legal aspects of the operations of the Guardians’ Fund.

Learning Objectives When they have completed this course, participants must be able to: • Give an overview of the structure and functions of the Guardians’ Fund; • Make lawful decisions regarding the acceptance of deposits, authorising

withdrawals and closing accounts. Desired Outcome in the Workplace

After completing this course, participants will be able to assess: • Whether a deposit may be accepted into the Guardians’ Fund. • Requests to withdraw funds for maintenance, education and support of a minor. • Requests to close an account.

Methodology • Duration: 5 days • Number of Trainers: Participants will work with trainers attached to the Masters’

Training Section at Justice College. • Centralised: Pretoria • Method of Presentation: Training methods will vary according to the nature of the



Course Content • An overview of the structure and functions of the Guardians’ Fund. • Legal decision making for guardians’ fund personnel: Accepting deposits,

authorising withdrawals and closing accounts. Number of Participants The course will be limited to 20 participants

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Language English Programme Material • Participants will receive handouts on the topics covered. Participants will also


Estates and Estate Duty to the course. The latest edition is the 2001 edition. Evaluation Assessment Tool: Participants will be assessed on a portfolio of evidence

Assessment Standards: • Compliance with the Act and Regulations as interpreted by case law. • Compliance with any Policy and Procedure Manual issued by the Chief Master. • Compliance with the templates, check lists and control sheets provided during class. Content of Portfolio of Evidence: • Class tests. Since participants will be assumed to know the law, a class test may not






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PROSECUTORS’ TRAINING

PROSECUTORS’ TRAINING

PLEASE TAKE NOTE that the following programme is merely for informational purposes as the nominations for attendance of these workshops have already been received and processed.

P.1/07 Prosecuting Environmental Crimes 2007-04-16 to 2007-04-20 Pretoria (40) P.2/07 Organized Crime 2007-05-07 to 2007-05-11 Pretoria (55) P.3/07 Trial Advocacy 2007-05-07 to 2006-05-11 Pretoria (25) P.4/07 Advanced Trial Advocacy

2007-05-14 to 2007-05-18 Pretoria (35) P.5/07 Corruption Fraud and Related Offences 2007-05-21 to 2007-05-25 Pretoria (40) P.6/07 Admissibility of Evidence: Statements 2007-05-28 to 2007-06-01 Pretoria (40) P.7/07 Corruption Fraud and Related Offences 2007-06-04 to 2007-06-08 Durban (25) P.8/07 Advanced Trial Advocacy 2007-06-11 to 2007-06-15 Pretoria (35) P.9/07 Child Law and Related Offences 2007-06-18 to 2007-06-22 Pretoria (45) P.10/07 Drug Trafficking and Related Offences 2007-06-18 to 2007-06-22 Pretoria (40) P.11/07 Organized Crime 2007-06-25 to 2007-06-29 Pretoria (55) P.12/07 Extraditions and Mutual Legal Assistance 2007-07-02 to 2007-07-06 Pretoria (50) P.13/07 Corruption Fraud and Related Offences 2007-07-09 to 2007-07-13 (Port Elizabeth) (35) P.14/07 Trial Advocacy 2007-07-16 to 2007-07-20 (Pretoria) (25) P.15/07 The National Road Traffic Act 93 of 1996

2007-07-23 to 2007-07-27 (Pretoria) (40) P.16/07 Admissibility of Evidence: Statements

2007-07-23 to 2007-07-27 (Pretoria) (40) P.17/07 Advanced Trial Advocacy 2007-07-30 to 2007-08-03 (Pretoria) (35) P.18/07 Organized Crime 2007-08-13 to 2007-08-17 (Pretoria) (55) P.19/07 Corruption Fraud and Related Offences 2007-08-20 to 2007-08-24 (Pretoria) (30) P.20/07 Admissibility of Evidence: Statements 2007-08-27 to 2007-08-31 (Pretoria) (40) P.21/07 Drug Trafficking and Related Offences 2007-09-03 to 2007-09-07 (Pretoria) (40)

Course No. Course Dates Course location Delegates per Course

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P.22/07 Trial Advocacy 2007-09-10 to 2007-09-14 (Pretoria) (25) P.23/07 Criminal Capacity 2007-09-17 to 2007-09-21 (Pretoria) (35) P.24/07 Corruption Fraud and Related Offences 2007-09-17 to 2007-09-21 (Pretoria) (40) P.25/07 Corruption Fraud and Related Offences 2007-10-01 to 2007-10-05 (Cape Town) (42) P.26/07 Advanced Trial Advocacy 2007-10-08 to 2007-10-12 (Pretoria) (35) P.27/07 Offences Involving the Use of a Firearm 2007-10-15 to 2007-10-19 (Pretoria) (40) P.28/07 Organized Crime 2007-10-22 to 2007-10-26 (Pretoria) (55) P.29/07 Prosecuting Environmental Crimes 2007-10-29 to 2007-11-02 (Pretoria) (40) P.30/06 Corruption Fraud and Related Offences 2007-11-05 to 2007-11-09 (Bloemfontein) (38) P.31/07 Trial Advocacy 2007-11-12 to 2007-11-16 (Port Elizabeth) (25) P.32/07 Decentralised course for Advanced Prosecutors 2007-11-12 to 2007-11-16 (Port Elizabeth) (120) P.33/07 Child Law and Related Offences 2007-11-19 to 2007-11-23 (Pretoria) (45) P.34/07 Offences Involving the Use of a Firearm 2007-11-26 to 2007-11-30 (Pretoria) (40) P.35/07 Advanced Trial Advocacy 2008-02-04 to 2008-02-08 (Pretoria) (35) P.36/07 Corruption Fraud and Related Offences 2008-02-11 to 2008-02-15 (Pretoria) (40) P.37/07 Extraditions and Mutual Legal Assistance 2008-02-18 to 2008-02-22 (Pretoria) (50) P.38/07 Trial Advocacy 2008-02-25 to 2008-02-29 (Pretoria) (25) P.39/07 Organized Crime 2008-02-25 to 2008-02-29 (Pretoria) (55) P.40/07 Child Law and Related Offences 2008-03-03 to 2008-03-07 (Pretoria) (45) P.41/07 Corruption Fraud and Related Offences 2008-03-10 to 2008-03-14 (East London) (35) P.42/07 Criminal Capacity 2008-03-10 to 2008-03-14 (Pretoria) (35)

Contacts: Prosecutors’ Training Mr Hans Scheepers Ms Wilma Gernandt Tel: 012-481 2701 Tel: 012-481 2787 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Ms Shirley Mason Ms Carina Van Der Walt Tel:012-481 2936 Tel: 012-481 2883 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

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JUSTICE COLLEGE COURSE APPLICATION FORM

1. Course Information.

Course Name: _____________________________________________________________________ Course No: _____________________________________________________________________ 2. Personal Details.

Surname: ____________________________ Full Names: _______________________________________ PERSAL No: I.D. No: Stationed at: __________________________ Province: ___________________________________ Physical Office Address: ________________ Tel No (Office): ( _____ ) ___________________________ _____________________________________ Fax No (Office): ( _____ ) ___________________________ _____________________________________ Cell No: ( _____ ) ________________ ___________ Appointment Date in Department E-mail: __________________________________ Rank: ________________________________ Home Language: __________________________________ Educational Qualifications: ___________________________________________________________________ Appointment date in the Department: ___________/___________/___________ Gender: Male Female Home Language: (E.g. English, Afrikaans, Tshivenda) _______________________________________ Race: Asian Colored African White Disability: Are you physically disabled: Yes No Type of disability: _______________________________________________________ 3. Courses / seminars attended at Justice College in 2006: _________________________________________________________________________________________ I hereby declare that the above information provided is to the best of my belief true and correct. Signed by Applicant: __________________________ Date: ___________/___________/___________

Authorization for General Training Courses only

…………………………… OR …………………….. OR ……………………….. Office Manager Head of Office Delegated Official Name:_________________ Name:_____________________ Name:____________________ Authorization for Judicial Education Courses only …………………………… AND …………………….. AND ………………………….. District Head: Judiciary/ Sub-Cluster Head Cluster Head Regional Court Manager Name:_________________ Name:____________________ Name:_____________________

Please Fax Completed Form to: 086 6915 459

Head: Justice College Ms Jacqui Ngeva 012 – 481 2810

Assistant to Head: Justice College

Ms Rammata Rabalao 012 – 481 2774

DEPARTMENT: JUSTICE AND CONSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA

JUSTICE COLLEGE, Private Bag X 659 PRETORIA 0001 – Tel: (012) 481 2892 – Fax: (012) 481 2746 Building 10, UNISA Sunnyside Campus, Cnr Walker & Mears Streets, SUNNYSIDE 0002

Head: Justice College Ms Jacqui Ngeva Tel: 012 – 481 2810 E-mail: [email protected] Assistant to the Head: Justice College Ms Rammata Rabalao Tel: 012 – 481 2774 E-mail: [email protected]

Judicial Education Mr Julian Marsh Tel: 012 – 481 2719 E-mail: [email protected] Assistant Ms Elana Ross Tel: 012 – 481 2889 E-mail: [email protected]

General Enquiries Relating to:

Interpreters Section: Mr Abe Mahlangu Tel: 012 481 2800 Cell: 083 280 9411 Masters Section: Ms Margaret Meyer Tel: 012-481 2808 E-mail: [email protected] Prosecutorial Section: Ms Wilma Gernandt Tel: 012-481 2787 E-mail: [email protected]

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