Media Statements

Deputy Minister of Justice to Launch Bredasdorp Sexual Offences Court

04 February 2020

The Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mr John Jeffery will officially launch the Bredasdorp Sexual Offences Court in Bredasdorp, Western Cape on 07 February 2020.

Sexual Offences Courts were reintroduced by the Department in August 2013 to provide specialised support services to victims of sexual offences, decrease turnaround times for finalisation of sexual offences cases and improve conviction rates in these cases.

Members of the media are invited as follows: 

Date   : 07 February 2020
Time  : 09h30
Venue: Bredasdorp Magistrates Court, 22 Long St, Bredasdorp, Western Cape

For media confirmations please contact: Suzan Mphuthi on 083 672 5805 / SMphuthi@justice.gov.za or Victor Mateane Phala on 084 888 5162 / VPhala@justice.gov.za.

Issued by the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development 

Enquiries:    
Mr Chrispin Phiri
Spokesperson: Ministry of Justice and Correctional Services
081 781 2261
CPhiri@justice.gov.za