Media Statement

Temporary suspension of payment service at all Magistrates’ Courts

01 November 2024

The provision of payment service at all the Magistrates’ Courts in the country will be temporarily suspended with effect from 13h30 on Friday, 01 November 2024. The suspension is occasioned by the upgrading of the system which is utilized to make payments.

The payment service will only resume on Monday 04 November 2024.

The Department apologises for any inconvenience which would be suffered during the period of system upgrade and reiterates its commitment to bring access to justice services.

Enquiries:
Ms Kgalalelo Masibi
Chief Director: Communication Management
Cell: +27 65 7470 323

Issued by the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development