The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development says it is working with stakeholders to ensure the speedy re-opening of courts affected by flooding in KwaZulu-Natal and Limpopo.
The two provinces, Limpopo in particular, have been battered by rain for the past week, resulting in loss of life and damage to property and infrastructure.
“The damages that occurred include roof leaks at the courts, electricity supply outage, structural damage and inability to access to the courts by both the public and staff due to access bridges that have been washed away.
“The Minister has already engaged with the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, as well as other stakeholders to speedily mitigate the challenges encountered. Members of the public will be kept abreast of all the developments in this regard and the temporary arrangements that are being made in the interim,” the department said in a statement.
The majority of courts have not been affected by the flooding.
“The department reiterates its commitment of providing access to justice services and will continue to work with stakeholders to speedily restore services at the affected courts,” the department said. – SAnews.gov.za
