The work has been concentrated in the Seshego area. A data capturer was appointed to keep accurate records of applicants, including their addresses and contact details. This administrative strengthening is often overlooked but is in fact fundamental for accountability and for measuring shifts across the 100 days.

Access to justice extends beyond the courtroom 

On 8 August, the Justice, Crime Prevention and Security (JCPS) cluster held an imbizo to review how protection orders were being monitored. The event included a walkabout of victim-friendly rooms in courts, reinforcing the importance of survivor-centred spaces. House-to-house campaigns and a community listening session followed, creating opportunities for residents to raise concerns and receive accurate information about GBVF prevention and support services. These activities demonstrated that access to justice must extend beyond the courtroom and into the everyday settings where people experience harm.

Aligning critical stakeholders 

On 28 August, a training session was convened at Landmark Lodge. This was designed to bring SAPS, Social Development, and the Department of Justice together in one forum. The agenda focused on responsibilities under the National Strategic Plan (NSP), the alignment of departmental roles, and practical issues such as the provision of transport and the introduction of virtual counselling services. Such alignment exercises are vital because the disjunctures between agencies have been a persistent barrier. By clarifying referral channels and consolidating resources, the team is working to ensure that protection orders become not only a piece of paper but a gateway to a fuller package of support.

The emphasis on linking protection orders with counselling also sets an example for other regions. It shows how survivor wellbeing can be embedded into administrative processes in a way that makes the system more humane and accessible. By ensuring that applications are automatically connected to psychosocial services, survivors are spared the burden of navigating multiple systems.

The broader implication of this work is that even small improvements in recordkeeping, interdepartmental training, and survivor follow-up can change the quality of justice services. These measures strengthen confidence in the system and demonstrate that institutions can deliver protection in ways that are both effective and compassionate.