President Cyril Ramaphosa’s administration through Justice and Constitutional Development Minister, Ronald Lamola together with Public Works and Infrastructure Minister, Sihle Zikalala recently handed over and opened the new multi-million Rand state of the art Port Shepstone Magistrate Court at the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast.
Port Shepstone Magistrate Court was built by the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure as part of its core mandate to build and allocate strategic infrastructure for client Departments in order to provide essential services to the public.
The construction of the court faced many problems including poor performance by the initial contractor, Covid-19 pandemic restrictions, inclement weather and disruptions and intimidation from Business Forums.
Both departments under the leadership Ministers Zikalala and Lamola confirmed the new high security court complex boasts 16 courts that are made up of the local magistrate’s court, regional court and high court.
Meanwhile, it was announced that there are also specialised courts such as the sexual offences court, child maintenance court, family court and equality court. There also is an admin section, prisoner’s quarters and parking for both the public and staff.
The Department of Justice’s KZN head, Pat Moodley said they've been waiting for this moment for a long time and the court will service eight police stations and a population of around 400 000 the district.
The opening of new improved courthouse will create awareness of the services rendered by the court, boost the confidence of the community in utilising the services offered at court, showcase governments commitment to enhance the district development model in Ugu district.
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