South Africa’s Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, defends government spending of R76.4 million on foreign language interpreting services used in court proceedings. Speaking to justify the expenditure, Kubayi links the cost to constitutional requirements that support fair participation in legal processes. The minister’s position is that interpreters are necessary to uphold rights in court, particularly where parties or participants require translation to understand proceedings and communicate effectively. The reports focus on her explanation for why funds were allocated to provide interpreting services, presenting the payment as part of ensuring constitutional protections are met in the justice system. No figures beyond the R76.4 million figure are provided in the available summaries, and there is no detailed breakdown of procurement, contract durations, or specific outcomes reported. Overall, the coverage centers on the minister’s justification that the interpreting services support compliance with constitutional rights during court hearings.