Media Advisory
Minister Lamola to officiate the opening of the Port Shepstone Magistrate Court
21 February 2024
Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, Ronald Lamola, will on Thursday, 22 February 2024, officially open the Port Shepstone magistrate court.
This is in line with the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development’s pursuit of advancing access to justice to diverse communities while further underscoring the Government’s undertaking of regulates justice in a just and proficient approach.
The Port Shepstone court constitutes 16 court rooms that incorporate a High Court, six District Courts, three Regional Courts, two Sexual Offences Courts, two Civil Courts, two Family Courts, a Regional Civil Court as well as an Equality Court. As means to enhance one-stop access to justice, the court will further encompass the Office of the Family Advocate, Master of the High Court, Legal Aid South Africa, South African Police Services as well as the Department of Social Development.
Details of the Port Shepstone Court Opening are as follows:
Date: Thursday, 22 February 2024
Time: 10h00
Venue: Port Shepstone Magistrate Court
Media Confirmations Lerato Monethi 072 898 0079 Enquiries: Chrispin Phiri Ministry Spokesperson 081 781 2261.
Enquiries:
Mr. Chrispin Phiri
Spokesperson: Ministry of Justice and Correctional Services
081 781 2261
Issued by the Ministry of Justice and Correctional Services
