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Proclaimed Magisterial District Maps
On 1 December 2014, the Rationalisation of Magisterial Districts project started to align the magisterial districts in the country with municipal boundaries. This process also ensures that more people have access to justice services at courts that are located closer to where they live. Follow this link to view the FAQ.
Amathole: Main Seat: Mnquma (Butterworth), Sub District: Amahlathi, Sub District: Great Kei, Sub District: Mbashe, Sub District: Ngqushwa, Sub District: Raymond Mhlaba
Alfred Nzo: Main Seat: KwaBhaca (Mount Frere), Sub District: Matatiele, Sub District: Ntabankulu, Sub District: Winnie Madikizela-Mandela
Buffalo City: Main Seat: East London, Sub District: Mdantsane, Sub District: Zwelitsha
Chris Hani: Main Seat: Komani, Sub District: Emalahleni, Sub District: Engcobo, Sub District: Intsika Yethu, Sub District: Inxuba Yethemba, Sub District: Sakhisizwe
Joe Gqabi: Main Seat: Sterkspruit, Sub District: Elundini, Sub District: Walter Sisulu
Nelson Mandela: Main Seat: Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), Sub District: Kariega (Uitenhage), Sub District: Motherwell, Sub District: New Brighton
OR Tambo: Main Seat: Mthatha, Sub District: Ingquza Hill, Sub District: Mhlontlo, Sub District: Nyandeni, Sub District: Port St Johns
Sarah Baartman: Main Seat: Makhanda (Grahamstown), Sub District: Blue Crane Route, Sub District: Dr Beyers Naude, Sub District: Kouga, Sub District: Ndlambe, Sub District: Sundays River Valley
Frances Baard: Main Seat: Kimberley; Sub Districts: Barkly West; Galeshewe; Haartswater; Jan Kempdorp; Warrenton
John Taolo Gaetsewe: Main Seat: Kuruman; Sub Districts: Kudumane; Kathu; Olifantshoek
Namaqualand: Main Seat: Springbok; Sub Districts: Calvinia; Fraserburg; Garies; Pofadder; Port Nolloth; Sutherland; Williston
Pixley Ka Seme: Main Seat: Britstown; Sub Districts: Carnavon; Colesberg; De Aar; Douglas; Griekwastad; Hanover; Hopetown; Noupoort; Phillipstown; Prieska; Richmond; Victoria West
ZF Mgcawu: Main Seat: Upington; Sub Districts: Groblershoop; Kakamas; Keimoes; Kenhardt; Postmasburg
Magistrates’ Courts Act (32/1944): Variation of notices in respect of certain regional divisions, GG 39603, GoN 3, 18 Jan 2016
Enquiries can be directed to:
Mr
Makena Z Moagi
Deputy Director (Court Establishment)
Tel: 012 315 1767. Fax: 086 507 4984,
E-mail: Rationalisation@justice.gov.za
Please DO NOT send emails relating to court hearings, court arrangements or maintenance payments to the Rationalisation@justice.gov.za email account!Contact the relevant Court regarding these issues.