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History<\/strong><\/p>

South African Judicial Education Journal (SAJEJ) was established in 2017 because of the resolution of the South African Judicial Education Institute (SAJEI) Council presented by the debut Chief Executive Officer. The first issue of SAJEJ was published in 2018. Since its inception, SAJEI has worked closely with JUTA, the publisher.<\/p>

SAJEI is the title owner of the journal and the copyright. The international standard serial number (ISSN) is 2616-7999. SAJEJ is published annually and is accessible online on the website of the Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ). The journal has been accredited by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) effective 1st<\/sup> January 2024.<\/p>

All contributions in the form of articles, notes, and reviews will be peer reviewed to keep in line with required standard of accreditation. SAJEJ is published annually and is an open access journal of law and judicial education published by the JUTA. The primary focus of the journal is law and justice with particular emphasis on the role of law in vindicating the core objectives of the Constitution. The journal welcomes articles and notes that will contribute to the development of a jurisprudence that promotes attainment of these objectives.<\/p>

The journal is accredited by the National Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) effective 1st<\/sup> January 2024. All contributions in the form of articles submitted for publication are subject to anonymous peer review by experts in the relevant fields to ensure quality and substantive contribution to the current discourse in law and justice.<\/p>

The journal is published only in English.<\/p>

All contributions are subjected to a reputable plagiarism checker, Turnitin and a plagiarism report is submitted to the Editorial Board for decision making, where a need arises.<\/p>

The submissions should be in English and should include an abstract.<\/p>

A) Vision<\/strong><\/p>

The vision of SAJEJ is to serve as a local and global platform for exchange of diverse views and research on the role the law in vindicating the core objectives of the Constitution.<\/p>

B) Mission<\/strong><\/p>

The objective of SAJEJ is to make provision for high quality research and views on contemporary issues on the role of law in vindicating the core of the Constitution for the benefit of the judiciary, legal practitioners, academics, students, and others. It embraces a whole range of topics which piques the interest of the target audience.<\/p>

1. Guidelines for Submission<\/strong>
1.1. General
The following information should be on a cover page:
a. Full name of the author
b. Occupation
c. Institutional affiliation
d. Full contact details
e. List of keywords<\/p>

f. Signed statement that the submission is original and has not been submitted to any other publication.
g. Date of submission
The submission should be made through email addressed to in SAJEJournal@judiciary.org.za. order to facilitate online reviews.<\/p>

The Editorial Board only accepts original research articles. SAJEJ discourages resubmission of articles unless where prior rejection is disclosed during initial submission. The contributions should be scholarly, entail an in-depth analysis of the relevant subject and must make a meaningful contribution to the body of knowledge. The submissions may therefore not be merely descriptive.<\/p>

Authors should use language that is courteous to others, non-discriminatory and professional. The Editor reserves the right to make editorial changes where necessary to improve the quality of the article. Authors will be informed of such changes.<\/p>

1.2. Types of Submission<\/strong>
SAJEJ accepts the following types of submissions:
a. Articles<\/strong> – An article is a critical analysis of topical legal issues. The word limit for the submission of articles is between 3000 and 5000 words.
b. Notes<\/strong> – A note is a shorter critical analysis of topical legal issues. The note should attract readers interest and engender further debate. The word limit for the contribution of notes is between 1400 and 1800 words.
c. Book reviews<\/strong> – A book review evaluates and analyses a published book. It entails an opinion by the reviewer, justified and supported with evidence from relevant sources. The word limit for the submission of a book review is between 500 and 1000 words.<\/p>

1.3.\u00a0 Format of the Submissions<\/strong>
The format of the submissions should be as follows:
a. MS Word
b. 1.5 spacing
c. Font, Arial
d. Justified alignment<\/p>

A complete reference and style guide for the submission of contributions can be accessed at http:\/\/www.judiciary.org.za\/<\/a> under the SAJEI link, under \u201cNotes for Prospective Authors and Contributors\u201d<\/p>

2. The Peer-Review Process<\/strong>
All contributions will be subjected to plagiarism checks and a double-blind peer review process. This means that the contribution will be reviewed by two external peer reviewers. Contributions submitted to the peer reviewers will be anonymous. The review process will be conducted over a period of six weeks. The reviewers will provide written constructive feedback to the Editor-in-Chief. In the event that the peer reviewers make contradictory recommendations, a third peer reviewer may be appointed. The final decision to accept or reject a contribution lies with the Editor-in-Chief in consultation with the Editorial Board.
The author will be provided with feedback and requested to resubmit a revised manuscript within two weeks. An extension will be granted by the Editor-in-Chief, where necessary.
The Editorial Board commits to the anonymity of the peer reviewers.<\/p>

3. Copyright\u00a0<\/strong>
The copyright in all the contributions published by the journal will vest in SAJEI.<\/p>

4. Disclaimer<\/strong>
The views expressed in the contributions to the journal are those of the individual authors and do not reflect the views of South African Judicial Education Institute, SAJEJ Editorial Board and Office of the Chief Justice.<\/p>

Editorial Board<\/b><\/p>

Editor-in-Chief<\/b><\/p>

Judge Dennis M Davis, Judge President of
the Competition Appeal Court, (retired)<\/i>
and Professor\u00a0at the
University of Cape Town<\/p>

Managing Editor<\/b><\/p>

Judge President Cagney Musi, Free State Division of
the High Court of South Africa<\/p>

Production Editor<\/b><\/p>

Dr Gomolemo Moshoeu, Chief Executive Officer, South African Judicial Education Institute<\/p>

Board Members<\/strong><\/p>

Justice Tati Makgoka,\u00a0 Supreme Court of Appeal of South Africa<\/p>

Judge Mpopelele Bruce Langa, Mpumalanga Division of the High Court<\/p>

Mr Mohammed Randera: Attorney of the High Court, Republic of South Africa<\/p>

Prof. Letlhokwa George Mpedi, Vice Chancellor, University of Johannesburg, South Africa<\/p>

Prof. Managay Reddi, Dean of the Faculty of Law, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa<\/p>

Prof Leonel Gonz\u00e1lez, Magistrate, Law School of the Alberto Hurtado University (Chile)<\/p>

Magistrate Gert Van Rooyen, South Africa<\/p>

Advisory Panel<\/strong><\/p>

President MB Molemela, Supreme Court of Appeal of South Africa<\/p>

Justice CME O\u2019Regan (retired), Constitutional Court of South Africa<\/p>

Justice OL Rogers, Constitutional Court of South Africa<\/p>

Justice E Cameron (retired), Constitutional Court of South Africa<\/p>

Judge President SM Mbenenge, Eastern Cape Division of the High Court<\/p>

Judge A Govindjee, Eastern Cape Division of the\u00a0 High Court<\/p>

Prof C Albertyn, University of the Witwatersrand<\/p>

Prof PE Andrews, University of Cape Town<\/p>

Prof R Kruger, Rhodes University<\/p>

Prof CMA Nicholson, University of the Free State<\/p>

Prof N Ntlama, University of Fort Hare<\/p>

Prof OS Sibanda, University of Limpopo<\/p>

Prof A Lansink, University of Venda<\/p>

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CALL FOR PAPERS<\/strong><\/p>

  1. Call for Papers – Sixth Issue 2024<\/a><\/li>
  2. Call for papers – Fourth Issue 2021<\/a><\/li>
  3. Call for papers – Third Issue June 2019<\/a><\/li>
  4. Call for papers – SECOND ISSUE MAY 2018<\/a><\/li>
  5. South African Judicial Educational Journal – First Call for Papers June 2017<\/a><\/li>
  6. Notes for Prospective Authors and Contributors<\/a><\/li><\/ol>
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    The Building of South Africa’s Constitution on the Ruins of its Past: The Indigenising of Public Law in Post- Apartheid South Africa<\/a><\/p>

    Ending Early Child or Forced Marriages: The Role of the Judiciary Justice<\/a><\/p>

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    Book Review: Administrative Law in South Africa<\/a><\/p>

    Book Review: Law of Persons<\/a><\/p>

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