Restorative Justice Centre

03/06/2026

Understanding Trauma: How Crime Affects Well-being


"If you have been robbed in your house, you don't feel the same about your house anymore..."

Crime leaves marks we don't always talk about, on our relationships, our sense of safety, even our faith. This clip speaks to the real, human cost of crime. Because healing starts with being understood. 💛

02/06/2026

The Shifting Intentions: How Communities and Trust Have Changed

The communities is no longer the same like the communities back in the days...
Have you felt this shift too? Our communities are changing, and so are the intentions behind how people show up. This short clip gets to the heart of something we're all navigating. Watch, reflect, and let us know what you think in the comments. 👇

14/05/2026

Join the upcoming Online Lunchtime Conversation on Restorative Justice – not as an excuse to force forgiveness but a way to achieve perpetrator accountability in the faith sector.

Date: Wednesday 20 May 2026
Time: 12h30-13:45
Register: https://forms.gle/BCZKHorT1NcFgyn3A
Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/6523530295?pwd=uy5Wbbzd1IrRa76djcGVOdPPAVOPVQ.1
Meeting ID: 652 353 0295
Passcode: 6523530

14/05/2026

RJC Training

🎓 Growth never stops at RJC!

From 12-18 April, our team completed 16 hours of training - online and in-person. 💻🤝

Every hour of learning brings us closer to serving our communities with greater skill, depth, and purpose. We are so proud of our team for showing up and putting in the work!

Stay tuned for more exciting updates from the Restorative Justice Centre. 💛

13/05/2026

Hello friends and family of RJC! 🌟

I hope you are all well. I am excited to share our strategic vision for the Restorative Justice Centre for 2026 - 2027.

Our vision is to build an RJC that empowers communities, transforms systems, and advances healing-centered justice across South Africa.

Here is what we are working towards:

🔹 Advocating for restorative justice in GBV and criminal justice systems
🔹 Growing our mediation services in workplaces, schools, churches, and communities
🔹 Mentoring young leaders and peacebuilders
🔹 Deepening partnerships with faith-based communities
🔹 Building a stronger, more sustainable RJC

I believe that sustainable transformation happens when communities are empowered to participate in solutions, when institutions collaborate, and when leadership is rooted in dignity, justice, and healing.

Thank you for walking this journey with us. 💛

Kagiso Segage, Ms. | CEO, Restorative Justice Centre

06/05/2026

💙 So encouraging to see the courageous initiatives referred to in this article all affirming the dignity of those who have been incarcerated.

The Incarceration Nations Network recently launched the Global Freedom Consulting Agency right here in Cape Town an incredible step forward in giving people with lived experience a global platform to lead change in justice and rehabilitation.
Nelson Mandela himself was once incarcerated and went on to become one of the world's greatest leaders. This initiative honours that legacy.

We believe every person deserves a second chance and the chance to contribute meaningfully to society. 🙌

Read more here 👇
https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-04-23-a-bold-move-towards-justice-redefining-the-role-of-formerly-incarcerated-leaders/

The Global Freedom Consulting Agency aims to leverage the insights of formerly incarcerated leaders to drive transformative change in rehabilitation and reintegration.…

21/04/2026

18 April 2026 | RJC Mediation Training

Last week’s session brought people into one room with a shared purpose, learning how to handle conflict with clarity, empathy, and accountability.

From group discussions to practical exercises, participants didn’t just learn, they practiced real skills that can be applied in everyday situations.

This is where meaningful change begins. In conversations, in understanding, and in the courage to do things differently. 🤍

15/04/2026

What a meaningful training session we had last week at RJC.

It was inspiring to see people come together with open hearts and open minds, learning skills that create understanding, accountability, and healing in real-life conflict situations.

This is how change grows: one conversation, one skill, and one restored relationship at a time. 🤍

10/04/2026

Not every wound needs revenge.
Some wounds need truth, accountability, and the courage to forgive. That is where real peace begins.

Would you choose forgiveness?

08/04/2026

Prison alone doesn’t fix what’s broken. True justice restores and prevents.

Our justice system prioritizes retribution, but research shows most released prisoners re-offend. Are we really solving the problem?