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Operational notices that impact service delivery at service points.

  • Dated: 2025.02.18
    Please take note that there is currently no electricity at the Mbombela Master's Office (MP). Electricians are on-site working on resolving the problem as soon as possible.
    Sender: Ms Hellen Chauke, Office Manager (HChauke@justice.gov.za)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2025.02.14
    Please take note that staff at the Mbombela Master's Office will be attending training from 10:00 – 14:00, 14 February 2025. The office will be functioning with minimal staff for the said period.
    Sender: Ms Hellen Chauke, Office Manager (HChauke@justice.gov.za)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2025.02.11
    Kindly be informed that the Office of Family Advocate, Pretoria will be fumigated on the 14 February 2025 and therefore the office will close at 13h00. For urgent queries please contact the following officials: Adv. S Langeveld, 082 624 0641. We wish to apologise for any inconvenience caused.
    Sender: Mr Ngwetjana Saltiel Lebelo (nlebelo@justice.gov.za)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2025.01.29
    Please take note that the services of Pretoria Master of High Court have been suspended with immediate effect, due to no water in SALU building. Services will however resume again tomorrow morning, 30 Jan 2025. Contact person, Mr Moshe Segoane, 012 3397791, MSegoane@justice.gov.za
    Sender: Mr Moshe Segoane, Office Manager: Pretoria Master of High Court, Email: MSegoane@justice.gov.za
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2025.01.29 - RESOLVED
    Please take note that the telephones at the Dundee Court, are currently not working, however, technicians are attending to the problem. For communication, you can call the Court Manager, Ms Chonco (083 308 1362) or the Administrative Officer, Ms Da Silva (084 640 8775).
    Sender: Sibusiso Malinga (SiMalinga@justice.gov.za)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2025.01.28
    Please take note that the Landlord has arranged for fumigation of the Master of the High Court: Grahamstown building on Friday, 31 January 2025 at 13:00. The office will therefore need to be closed for rest of the afternoon. Emergency contacts are as follows:
    Legal: Mr Lucas (0833901351)
    Guardians Fund: Mr Adriaan (0721714690)
    Admin: Mrs B.Timana (0786798544) .
    Sender: Rustin Baartman, Snr Admin Officer, Tel: 0466034001/ Fax: 0466229990, Email: RBaartman@justice.gov.za
    Status: For Noting

 

  • Dated: 2024.12.12
    Notice: Please note that the telephone lines at Family Advocate Pretoria (GP) are currently out of order.  Stakeholders are advised to use 073 4787816 to contact the office.
    Sender: Acting Head of Office, Adv SA Langeveld-Goosen (DMabina@justice.gov.za)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2024.12.12
    Notice: Please note that the telephones at the Master of the High Court: Mbombela (MP), is currently out of order due lightning damage. Technicians are attending to the problem as speedily as possible, but stakeholders and members of the public can communicate with the office through email while the matter is being resolved. The following emails can be used for enquiries and the relevant official will attend to the query:

    GSedibe@justice.gov.za, MarSithole@justice.gov.za, JulKhoza@justice.gov.za, BNdzukula@justice.gov.za, NMhlabane@justice.gov.za, SLeshabane@justice.gov.za, Cc: HMoshidi@justice.gov.za, Cc: HChauke@justice.gov.za
    Sender: Ms Hellen Chauke, Office Manager (Email: HChauke@justice.gov.za)
    Status: For Noting

  • Dated: 2024.11.07
    Notice: Please note that the Master of the High Court: Pretoria (GP), will close at 13h00 on 8 November 2024, to allow for the fumigation of the building, services will resume on 11 November 2024.
    Sender: Mr Moshe Segoane (Email: MSegoane@justice.gov.za)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2024.09.27
    Notice: Please note that the email connection at the State Attorney, Port Elizabeth (EC) is currently down. The problem is being attended to.
    Sender: Ricardo Cramford (Email: RCramford@justice.gov.za)
    Status: For Noting

  • Dated: 2024.09.20
    Please note that the Estates Reporting System, at the Master of the High Court: Middelburg (MP), will be offline for IT maintenance purposes from 15h00 on Friday the 20th to Tuesday the 24th September 2024. Our office will, therefore, not be in a position to issue Letters of Executorship or Letters of Authority on Monday the 23rd of September 2024. We apologize for this inconvenience, which is unfortunately necessary for the maintenance of the DOJ&CD IT System. Your kind cooperation and understanding of this need for IT maintenance is greatly appreciated.
    Sender: Ms Moshidi, HOO Nelspruit, THMoshidi@justice.gov.za
    Status: For Noting

    Dated: 2024.09.06
    Kindly be informed that the Mpumalanga Provincial Office will close temporarily with effect from the 09 September 2024 to allow tenant installation by the Landlord. As a result, the office will not be accessible and the telephone lines will be affected.

    In order to ensure Business Continuity, the following Senior Managers can be contacted for any business operational matters:
    1. Advocate TL Ramathikhithi, Provincial Head (060 520 2098, Ramathikhithi@justice.gov.za), Temporary office:Master of the High Court, Mpumalanga High Court Administration Building
    2. Mr. AN Nhlapho, Director Justice Operations & Facilities Management (082 824 2245, AnNhlapo@justice.gov.za), Temporary office:Family Advocate, Mpumalanga High Court Administration Building
    3. Mr. TP Phiri, Deputy Director Risk & Security Management (078 802 0807, tphiri@justice.gov.za), Temporary office:Master of the High Court, Mpumalanga High Court Administration Building
    4. Ms. C Knoop, Director Human Resources (083 628 9980, CKnoop@justice.gov.za), Temporary office:Master of the High Court, Mpumalanga High Court Administration Building
    5. Ms. CNT Shakwane, Director Finance (083 704 4026, CShakwane@justice.gov.za), Temporary office:No. 1 Marloth Building, Nelspruit, Marloth Street
    6. Ms. N Maanda, Director Legal Services (064 085 5813, NMaanda@justice.gov.za), Temporary office:Family Advocate, Mpumalanga High Court Administration Building
    7. Ms. Fezile Shabangu, NRSO (013 753 6216, FShabangu@justice.gov.za), Temporary office:Mbombela Magistrate Court, Library Office, Ground floor
    Sender: Ms. N Masuku, DD: Facilities Management, 071 886 2214, NoMasuku@justice.gov.za
    Status: For Noting

  • Dated: 2024.09.05
    Notice: Please note that there is no electricity at the Master of the High Court: Mbombela (MP), due to a transformer being serviced at the HIgh Court building.
    Sender: Ms Moshidi, HOO Nelspruit, THMoshidi@justice.gov.za
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2024.08.27
    Notice: Please note that the Master of the High Court: Port Elizabeth (EC) will close at 12h30 on Friday, 30 August 2024 due to fumigation. Normal services will be rendered from 7h45 to 12h30, thereafter the office will be closed.
    Sender: B.Cramford (BCramford@justice.gov.za)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2024.08.23
    Notice: Please note that the Master of the High Court: Mbombela (MP) will be closed as from 12h00 today, as electricity is off and ablution facilities out of order, due to cable theft.
    Sender: Ms Moshidi, HOO Nelspruit, THMoshidi@justice.gov.za
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2024.07.19
    Notice: Kindly be informed that the Office of Family Advocate – Pretoria (GP) will be closed on 19 Jul 2024 due to critical renovations that are being undertaken. The office will re-open on Monday, 22 Jul 2024.
    Sender: Mr Lebelo Ngwetjana (nlebelo@justice.gov.za)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2024.07.19
    Notice: Kindly be informed that the Free State Provincial Office will be celebrating Mandela Day /month with a health and wellness session on 19/07/2024. This will be done in collaboration with the Office of the Family Advocate and Masters Office. The said Offices will therefore be closed with only skeleton staff remaining to ensure service delivery continues. For urgent matters, the following officials can be contacted at the below numbers: PA to the Provincial Head (Ms. Piechaczek, BPiechaczek@justice.gov.za), ADLA (S. Britz, SaBritz@justice.gov.za), DCO (Ms. S. Ehlers, SuEhlers@justice.gov.za) & DHR (Ms. S. Zakwe, SZakwe@justice.gov.za).
    Sender: S. Britz (SaBritz@justice.gov.za)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2024.07.18
    Notice: Kindly be informed that the telephones are out of order in the Office of Family Advocate – Pretoria (GP).
    Sender: Mr Lebelo Ngwetjana (nlebelo@justice.gov.za)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2024.05.21
    Notice: Please note that the telephones are down at the Master of the High Court: Grahamstown [Makhanda] (EC).

    The following officials can be emailed with urgent matters: GLucas@justice.gov.za – Legal, BTimana@justice.gov.za – Admin, JAdriaan@justice.gov.za - Guardians Fund & AGidana@justice.gov.za- Guardians Fund
    Sender: Rustin Baartman, Snr Admin Officer, Master of the High Court: Grahamstown, Email: RBaartman@justice.gov.za
    Status: For Noting

  • Dated: 2024.05.20
    Notice: Please take note that the Masters Office Kimberley (NC) is relocating to new premises  from 20 to 28 May 2024.

    The office of the Chief Master (DOJ&CD) is apologising for the inconvenienced caused during the relocation.
    Old Office Address: Master of the High Court:     Sol Plaatjie Drive, Civic Centre, KIMBERLEY, 8301to the
    New Office Address: Master of the High Court:     Don Pablo Office Park, 73 George Street, KIMBERLEY, 8301

    The office telephone lines will not be in use and the following officials can be contacted for any enquiries relating to their sections:

    Name of officials Sections Contact Numbers
    Vanessa Mathiba (Acting Master)

    Appointments in trusts

    Cell no. 063 162 6257

    Xolisa Jama (Office Manager)

    Office matters & relocation

    Cell no. 073 056 5195

    Nomzi Kumalo

    Appointments in deceased estates

    Cell no. 083 648 3491

    Wayne Van Rensburg

    Liquidation and Distribution Accounts & Insolvency matters

    Cell no. 083 272 1579

    Merildene Scholtz

    Liquidation and Distribution Accounts & Curatorship matters

    Cell no. 083 648 3468

    Megan Mthembu

    Guardian Funds

    Cell no. 083 648 3528

    Lungile Lwandle

    Guardian Funds

    Cell no. 083 272 2633

    Thomas Nkuna

    Guardian Funds

    Cell no. 083 272 1154

    Boitumelo Mokwesi

    Senior Provisional Administration Officer

    Cell no. 083 654 2854
    Sender: Ms Thelma Nobesotho Zwane, Personal Assistant: Chief Directorate Strategy and Policy, OFFICE OF THE CHIEF MASTER, Tel: (012) 406 4791, E-mail:  tsetetemela@justice.gov.za
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2024.04.29
    Notice: Please note that the telephones and and the network are down Master of the High Court: Pietermaritzburg (KZN).
    Sender: Mrs Letshego Moatlhudi, Tel: (+27) 033 264 7007, E-mail: lmoatlhudi@justice.gov.za
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2024.04.19
    Notice: Kindly note that planned renovations will commence at the Office of the Family Advocate, Pretoria as from 22 April 2024. The functioning of the office will be limited during this period. For urgent queries please contact the following official: Adv. SCR Dames-Smith, 079 874 5331. We apologise for the inconvenience caused.
    Sender: MR NGWETJANA SALTIEL LEBELO (Tel: +27 12 323 0760, Email: nlebelo@justice.gov.za)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2024.04.12
    Notice: Kindly be informed that the Office of Family Advocate, Kimberley (NC) will close as from 12h00 on 12 April 2024, due to lack of water in the City.
    Sender: Cheryl-Ann Van Wyk, Assistant Director: Administration (Tel: 053 838 4563 or E-Mail: ChVanWyk@justice.gov.za)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2024.02.29
    Notice: Please note that there are problems with the TELKOM telephone lines of the Family Advocate: Cape Town (WC). Please use the following alternatively number for reception: Cell number: 060 569 6954.
    Sender: Tshidi Sibiya, Assistant Director, Office of the Principal Family Advocate, Western Cape (Email: TSibiya@justice.gov.za)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2024.02.28
    Notice: Please note that there is no network at Limpopo Provincial Office due to cable theft. Emails and telephones are not working, the matter is receiving attention.
    For further enquiries please contact the following officials:
    1. Provincial Head: Adv W Sonti -083 260 9180
    2. Office Manager: Mr KC Maphoto-083 695 9584
    3. Director: Court Operations: Mr MJ Molekoa- 083 243 3131
    4. Director: Legal Services and Advocacy, Adv M Tsimane-078 457 2862
    5. Director: Finance, Mr M Rapudi-066 017 8355
    Sender: Adv. WK Sonti, Provincial Head: Limpopo Province (Email: wsonti@justice.gov.za)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2024.02.05
    Notice: Western Cape has received notification of a major network fault for towns in the Central Karoo and Garden Route districts. This will affect service delivery in our courts for these areas: Sutherland, Roggerveld, Laingsburg, Ladismith, Leeu Gamka, Swartberg, Merville, Matjiesfontein, Prince Albert and Fraserburg.
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2023.11.29
    Notice: Kindly be informed that the Office of Family Advocate, Pretoria (GP) will be fumigated on 01 December 2023, and will therefore close at 13h00. For urgent queries please contact the following officials: Adv. S Dames-Smith, 079 874 5331.
    Sender: MR: NGWETJANA SALTIEL LEBELO, Family Advocate, Pretoria (Tel: +2712 323 0760, Email: nlebelo@justice.gov.za)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2023.10.19
    Notice: Kindly be informed that the Western Cape Provincial Office (WC) will be fumigated on 19 October 2023, and will therefore close at 14h00.
    Sender: Ms A Singh, Director Legal Administration & Advocacy (Email: ashikasingh@justice.gov.za)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2023.08.16
    Notice: Kindly be informed that the Office of Family Advocate, Pretoria (GP) will be fumigated on 18 August 2023, and will therefore close at 13h00. For urgent queries please contact the following officials: Adv. PK Phokobye, 082 472 8001.
    Sender: MR: NGWETJANA SALTIEL LEBELO, Family Advocate, Pretoria (Tel: +2712 323 0760, Email: nlebelo@justice.gov.za)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2023.08.01
    Notice: Please note that the telephone lines at the KZN Provincial Office are currently down. For urgent matters please contact Ms. Chantel Masimo on 063 409 4601 or Mr. Bheka Kweyama 063 922 1583.
    Sender: Bheka Kweyama, KZN Regional Office, Regional Communications Officer (Tel: 031 372 3096/66, Email: Bkweyama@justice.gov.za)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2023.07.26
    Notice: Please note that Master of the High Court: Grahamstown [Makhanda] (EC) will be fumigated on 28 July 2023, and will therefore close at 13h00.
    Sender: Rustin Baartman, Snr Admin Officer, Master of the High Court: Grahamstown, Email: RBaartman@justice.gov.za
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2023.06.27
    Notice: Please note that Master of the High Court: Grahamstown [Makhanda] (EC) is unable to receive any calls from outside the office. The matter is receiving attention. The following officials can be contacted per email:
    GLucas@justice.gov.za – Legal
    BTimana@justice.gov.za – Admin
    JAdriaan@justice.gov.za - Guardians Fund
    AGidana@justice.gov.za- Guardians Fund.
    Sender: Rustin Baartman, Snr Admin Officer, Master of the High Court: Grahamstown, Email: RBaartman@justice.gov.za
    Status:RESOLVED (16 Aug 2023)
  • Dated: 2023.06.06
    Notice: Please note that the telephone lines at the Office of the Family Advocate, Pretoria (GP) is currently out of order. For urgent queries please contact Adv. S Dames-Smith (Head of Office), Cell: 079 874 5331.
    Sender: Mr Ngwetjana Saltiel Lebelo, Office of the Family Advocate- Pretoria, Email: nlebelo@justice.gov.za
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2023.06.06
    Notice: Please note that the telephone lines at the Office of the Family Advocate, Cape Town (WC) is currently out of order. Contact Adv. N. Britz (Head of Office), Cell: 081 767 8027, for urgent matters.
    Sender: Tshidi Sibiya, Assistant Director, Office of the Principal Family Advocate Western Cape, Email: TSibiya@justice.gov.za
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2023.05.11
    Notice: Kindly be informed that the Office of Family Advocate, Pretoria (GP) will be fumigated on 12 May 2023, and will therefore close at 13h00. For urgent queries please contact the following officials: Adv. S Dames-Smith, 079 874 5331.
    Sender: MR: NGWETJANA SALTIEL LEBELO, Family Advocate, Pretoria (Tel: +2712 323 0760, Email: nlebelo@justice.gov.za)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2023.04.12
    Notice: Kindly be informed that the North West Provincial Office is experiencing power outage. The matter is receiving urgent attention. For any urgent matters, kindly call Mr Pule Mpolokeng, Acting Director: Court Operations at 076 184 4978.
    Sender: Siziwe Kenqu, SKenqu@justice.gov.za
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2023.02.24
    Notice: Please note that Master of the High Court: Grahamstown [Makhanda] (EC) is unable to receive any calls from outside the office. The matter is receiving attention. The following officials can be contacted per email:
    GLucas@justice.gov.za – Legal
    BTimana@justice.gov.za – Admin
    JAdriaan@justice.gov.za - Guardians Fund
    AGidana@justice.gov.za- Guardians Fund.
    Sender: Rustin Baartman, Snr Admin Officer, Master of the High Court: Grahamstown, Email: RBaartman@justice.gov.za
    Status:RESOLVED (31 May 2023)
  • Dated: 2023.02.20
    Notice: Please note that the Offices of Master of High Court, Pretoria will close at 12h00, on 20 Feb 2023, because there is no water, the Landlord is busy working on the problem and we are hoping water will be restored before end of business. .
    Sender: Mr Moshe Segoane, Office Manager: Master of North Gauteng High Court, Email: MSegoane@justice.gov.za
    Status: RESOLVED (23 Feb 2023)
  • Dated: 2023.02.02
    Notice: Please note that the Master of the High Court: Grahamstown [Makhanda] (EC) will be closed from 13h00 for fumigation on 03 Feb 2023.
    Sender: Rustin Baartman, Snr Admin Officer, Master of the High Court: Grahamstown, Email: RBaartman@justice.gov.za
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2023.01.25
    Notice: Please note that the State Attorney, Port Elizabeth (EC) will be closed from 12h00 for fumigation on 27 Jan 2023.
    Sender: Ricardo Cramford (Email: RCramford@justice.gov.za)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2023.01.25
    Notice: Kindly be informed that the Office of Family Advocate, Pretoria (GP) will be fumigated on 27 Jan 2023, and will therefore close at 13h00. For urgent queries please contact the following officials: Adv. S Dames-Smith, 079 874 5331.
    Sender: MR: NGWETJANA SALTIEL LEBELO, Family Advocate, Pretoria (Tel: +2712 323 0760, Email: nlebelo@justice.gov.za)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2022.12.12
    Notice: Please note that the State Attorney, Port Elizabeth (EC) will be closed for fumigation on 19 December 2022.
    Sender: Mogie Govender, Acting State Attorney (Email: MoGovender@justice.gov.za)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2022.12.12
    Notice: Please note that the Masters Office Mbombela (MP) is currently closed due to the fact that the building has no water.
    Sender: Ms Hlonipha L Moshidi, Acting Head of Office: Master of High Court - Mbombela, (hmoshidi@justice.gov.za)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2022.12.12
    Notice: Please note that the Masters Office Port Elizabeth (EC) currently has no power, due to a power outage in the area. Until the power is restored, the office will only be able to assist clients with their paperwork.
    Sender: Lucille Frazer, Office Manager: Masters Office Grahamstown (Tel: 046 603 4003, Email: lfrazer@justice.gov.za)
    Status: RESOLVED (12 Dec 2022)
  • Dated: 2022.10.17
    Notice: Please note that the Masters Office Grahamstown (EC) will be closing at 13h00 on 17 Oct 2022, due to lack of water at the office, brought on by thewater crisis in Makhanda/Grahamstown CBD area. In case of an emergency telephone numbers will be left at the Security Officers.
    Sender: Lucille Frazer, Office Manager: Masters Office Grahamstown (Tel: 046 603 4003, Email: lfrazer@justice.gov.za)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2022.10.14
    Notice: Kindly be informed that the Office of Family Advocate, Pretoria (GP) will be fumigated on 14 October 2022, and will therefore close at 13h00. For urgent queries please contact the following officials: Adv. CJ Maree, 084 699 0600.
    Sender: MR: NGWETJANA SALTIEL LEBELO, Family Advocate, Pretoria (Tel: +2712 323 0760, Email: nlebelo@justice.gov.za)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2022.10.14
    Notice: Please note that the Masters Office Grahamstown (EC) will be closing at 13h00 on 14 Oct 2022, due to lack of water at the office, brought on by thewater crisis in Makhanda/Grahamstown CBD area. In case of an emergency telephone numbers will be left at the Security Officers.
    Sender: Lucille Frazer, Office Manager: Masters Office Grahamstown (Tel: 046 603 4003, Email: lfrazer@justice.gov.za)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2022.10.06
    Notice: Please note that the telephone lines at the Office of the Family Advocate, Cape Town (WC) is currently out of order. Contact Adv. P Chababa (Email: PChababa@justice.gov.za, Tel: 076 453 7309), for urgent matters.
    Sender: Mr. F Arendse, Admin Officer, The Family Advocate Office-Cape Town (Tel: 021 426 1216, Email: farendse@justice.go.za)
    Status: RESOLVED (10 Oct 2022)
  • Dated: 2022.09.28
    Notice: Please note that the telephones at the Rules Board (GP) is currently out of order. Please direct all communication to Ms Rhoda Moleele (RMoleele@justice.gov.za) for routing to Rules Board Staff.
    Sender: Mr Nicholus Maake, Legislative Development, Admin Clerk, ( Tel: 012 326 8014, Email: NMaake@justice.gov.za)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2022.09.23
    Notice: Please note that the telephone nr (018 4841836 ) for the Stilfontein Court (NW) is out of order. Contact the Court Manager, Mamosai Phore (Email: mphore@justice.gov.za, Tel: 018 484 2554), for urgent matters.
    Sender: Court Manager, Mamosai Phore (Email: mphore@justice.gov.za, Tel: 018 484 2554)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2022.09.22
    Notice: Please note that the Tsomo Court (EC) is closed for the day (22/09/2022) due to a complete shutdown by the community structures in and around Tsomo area. There is completely no access entirely to this town, and court cases on today’s roll will not be able to proceed.
    Sender: Ms. N.N. Nonxuba, Director Justice Operations & Facilities, Regional Office: Eastern Cape (Tel: 043 702 7190, E-mail: NNonxuba@justice.gov.za)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2022.09.15
    Notice: Please note that the telephone nr (012 319 4000) for the Pretoria Court (GP) is currently out of order. Contact the Acting Court Manager Ms Ramathetse Phaladi on 079 543 2342 or the Area Court Manager, Ms Saritjie Mohoasa on 082 416 4602, for urgent matters.
    Sender: Saritjie Mohoasa (082 416 4602, SMohoasa@justice.gov.za)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2022.09.14
    Notice: Please note that the telephone for the Villiers Court (FS) is currently out of order. The Office Manager, Ntombi Cebekhulu, can be contacted on 064 630 6101 for urgent matters.
    Sender: Tsietsi Moshe (058 303 5386, TMoshe@justice.gov.za)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2022.09.08
    Notice: Please note that the telephone lines at the KZN Provincial Office are partially working. For urgent matters please dail 031 372 3000.
    Sender: Bheka Kweyama, KZN Regional Office, Regional Communications Officer (Tel: 031 372 3096/66, Email: Bkweyama@justice.gov.za)
    Status: RESOLVED (22 Sep 2022)
  • Dated: 2022.08.29
    Notice: Please note that the telephones lines are down at the Port Alfred Court (EC). For emergencies kindly contact the Court Manager, Nocawe Nogqala on 064 988 0299.
    Sender: Funeka Mbashe, Admin Officer: Office of the Regional Head, Eastern Cape (Tel: 043 702 7109, Email: FMbashe@justice.gov.za)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2022.08.18
    Notice: Please note that the the telephones lines are down at the Victoria West Court (NC), the matter is being attended to. For any urgent enquiries/queries contact Dumisani Tuis, Court Manager (Cell: 0736430439).
    Sender: Claudio Kistoo, Legal Administration and Advocacy, Northern Cape Regional Office
    (Tell: 053 802 1388, E-mail: ckistoo@justice.gov.za)
    Status: RESOLVED (19 Aug 2022)
  • Dated: 2022.07.26
    Notice: Please note that the switchboard at the Newcastle Court (KZN) is currently not working. For emergencies kindly dial 034 312 4982/2270 or alternatively you may contact the Court Manager Ms. Mhlongo on 084 251 2767.
    Sender: Bheka Kweyama, KZN Regional Office, Regional Communications Officer (Tel: 031 372 3096/66, Email: Bkweyama@justice.gov.za)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2022.07.15
    Notice: Please note that the Family Advocate Pretoria (GP) will be fumigated on 24 Jun 2022. The office will close at 13h00.
    Sender: MR: NGWETJANA SALTIEL LEBELO (Admin Clerk, Tel: +2712 323 0760, Email: nlebelo@justice.gov.za)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2022.06.24
    Notice: Please note that the Master's Office in Pietermaritzburg (KZN) will be fumigated on 24 Jun 2022. The office will close at 13h00.
    Sender: Z Mjoli (Admin Clerk, ZMjoli@justice.gov.za)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2022.05.30
    Notice: Please note that the switchboard at the Umlazi Court (KZN) is currently not working. For emergencies kindly dial the following number for Maintenance (031 9070027, Mr Mnyandu) or contact the Court Manager (031 907 1780, Mrs Muslim).
    Sender: Bheka Kweyama, KZN Regional Office, Regional Communications Officer (Tel: 031 372 3096/66, Email: Bkweyama@justice.gov.za)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2022.05.11
    Notice: Please note that the Mpumalanga Court (KZN) is currently experiencing problems with their telephone lines. Urgent matters can be communicated to the Office Manager Mr. Wilson Mthalane on 0762265383 or Acting ACM Mr. Sibusiso Mchunu on 0735398702.
    Sender: Bheka Kweyama, KZN Regional Office, Regional Communications Officer (Tel: 031 372 3096/66, Email: Bkweyama@justice.gov.za)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2022.05.10
    Notice: Please note that the Queenstown (Komani) Magistrate Court, EC, is currently unable to record cases and the telephones are not working, due to electricity problems since 06 May 2022.
    Sender: Ms. N.N. Nonxuba, Regional Office: Eastern Cape (Tel: 043 702 7190, E-mail: NNonxuba@justice.gov.za)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2022.05.10
    Notice: Please note that there currently the telephones at the Family Advocate’s office and the Master’s office in Mbombela, MP, are not working.
    Sender: Adv. Bikiwe Mkhize (Miss), Principal Family Advocate MP (Tel: 013) 101-3720, Email: BiMkhize@justice.gov.za)
    Status: RESOLVED (19 May 2022)
  • Dated: 2022.04.13
    Notice: Please note that the Free State Regional Office is currently closed as result to damage caused to a transformer supplying electrical power to the building. Technicians are attending to the repair of the transformer to restore electricity.
    Sender: Media, Stephans Mahlangu (Tel: 012 315 1623, Email: StMahlangu@justice.gov.za)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2022.04.04
    Notice: Please note that there is currently no electricity at the Master's Offices in Pietermaritzburg. Public Works has been contacted to send an electrician, since the electricity has tripped due to a storm on Saturday night.
    Sender: Office of the Chief Master, Mrs Venter, Assistant Master (Tel: 012 406 4798, Email: HVenter@justice.gov.za)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2022.03.31
    Notice: Kindly note that the Office of the Family Advocate, Pretoria (GP) will be fumigated on 01 Apr 2022 and will therefore close at 14h00. For urgent queries please contact Adv. CJ Maree (CMaree@justice.gov.za).
    Sender: Ngwetjana Lebelo, Admin Clerk, Family Aadvocate PTA (012 323 0760, nlebelo@justice.gov.za)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2022.03.11
    Notice: Please note that there is currently no electricity at the Temba (Moretele) Court (NW), due to planned maintenance by Eskom from 09h00-16h00.
    Sender: Service Delivery Call Centre (servicedelivery@justice.gov.za)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2022.03.08
    Notice: Please note that there is currently a power interruption at the Lehurutshe Court (NW). Urgent matters can be sent to the Court Manager, Peter Hlungwani (Tel: 018 363 5600, Cell: 083 951 6945, PHlungwani@justice.gov.za).
    Sender: Service Delivery Call Centre (servicedelivery@justice.gov.za)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2022.03.08
    Notice: Please note that there is currently a power interruption at the Molopo Court (NW). Urgent matters can be sent to the Court Manager, Gasemore Sibeko (Tel: 018 387 8000, Cell: 062 019 4437, GaSibekoi@justice.gov.za).
    Sender: Service Delivery Call Centre (servicedelivery@justice.gov.za)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2022.03.03
    Notice: Please note that the Office of the Family Advocate: Pietermaritzburg (KZN) does not have water and the Office will close at 13h00.
    Sender: Mr S Jili, Administration Officer ((0848208871, SJili@justice.gov.za)
    Status: RESOLVED (08 Mar 2022)
  • Dated: 2022.03.03
    Notice: Please note that due to a water pipe that burst at theTemba (Moretele) Court (NW), the court only operates until 13h00 in the afternoons, until further notice.
    Sender: Service Delivery Call Centre (servicedelivery@justice.gov.za)
    Status: RESOLVED (08 Mar 2022)
  • Dated: 2022.03.01
    Notice: Please note that there is currently a power interruption at the SALU Building, which impact the Pretoria Master's Office and the State Attorney.
    Sender: Internal Communication (InternalComms@justice.gov.za)
    Status: RESOLVED (03 Mar 2022)
  • Dated: 2022.01.24
    Notice: Please note that the Western Cape Regional Office will be relocating to 4th Floor, Norton Rose Building, 8 Riebeeck Road, Cape Town this week (24-27 Jan 2022).Services will resume on Monday, 31 Jan 2022. Urgent matters can be sent directly to the Acting Regional Head, Ms T Solwande at tsolwande@justice.gov.za.
    Sender: Director: Legal Administration, Ms Ashika Singh (Tel: 021 496 4036, Email: AshikaSingh@justice.gov.za)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2022.01.21
    Notice: Please note that Clanwilliam will have a planned power interruption by Eskom for scheduled maintenance work from 10h00 -16h00 on 21 Jan 2022. The Clanwilliam Court will have no phones, emails or internet access during this period.
    Sender: Service Delivery Call Centre (Email: servicedelivery@justice.gov.za)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2022.01.19
    Notice: Please note that there is a power interruption at the Madadeni Court (KZN) and therefore all telephones and internet is down. For urgent matters kindly contact the Court Manager, Ms. Mkhize on 078 439 1953.
    Sender: Bheka Kweyama, KZN Regional Office, Regional Communications Officer (Tel: 031 372 3096/66, Email: Bkweyama@justice.gov.za)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2022.01.13
    Notice: Please note that the telephone lines at the Sterkspruit Court (EC) are currently out of order. Our office can be reached through the following cell phone numbers: Ms Magalakanqa, Court Mananger (078 549 4380).
    Sender: Mr L Jijana, Office Mananger (083 210 8816)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2022.01.04
    Notice: Please note that the Komga Court (EC) currently has no water or electricity and the Seymour Court (EC) also without water currently. These Courts will be closed until further notice.
    Sender: Ms N Nonxuba, Director: Operation & Facilities, Regional Office EC (Tel: 043 702 7190, NNonxuba@justice.gov.za)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2021.11.23
    Notice: Please note that the Kariega (Uitenhage) Court (EC) is currently experiencing problems with their telephone lines due to PABX problems. Please use 087 284 8262 to contact the Court.
    Sender: Ms N Mamase, Court Manager Uitenhage Office (Tel: 0419924211, NMamase@justice.gov.za)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2021.11.18
    Notice: Please note that the Master of the South Gauteng High Court: Johannesburg (GP) is currently closed due to a water shortage in the building.
    Sender: Mr Pule, Master (Tel: 011 429 8005, Email: LPule@justice.gov.za)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2021.08.18
    Notice: Please note that the Ntuzuma Magistrate's Court (KZN) is currently experiencing problems with their telephone lines. For urgent matters kindly contact the Court Manager Ms. Mbambo on 0724427495.
    Sender: Bheka Kweyama, KZN Regional Office, Regional Communications Officer (Tel: 031 372 3096/66, Email: Bkweyama@justice.gov.za)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2021.08.12
    Notice: Please note that the telephone lines for Queenstown Magistrate (EC) office are currently out of order.
    Sender: Ms. N.N. Nonxuba, Director Justice Operations & Facilities, Regional Office: Eastern Cape (Tel: 043 702 7190, E-mail: NNonxuba@justice.gov.za)
    Status: RESOLVED (13 Aug 2021)
  • Dated: 2021.08.03
    Notice: Please note that the Master of the High Court: Grahamstown (EC) curently have telephone and network problems, affecting email, internet, ICMS, ect.
    Sender: Rustin Baartman, Snr Admin Officer, Master of the High Court: Grahamstown (Tel: 0466034001, Email: RBaartman@justice.gov.za)
    Status: RESOLVED (04 Aug 2021)
  • Dated: 2021.07.15
    Notice: Please note that the following Courts in the Butterworth Cluster (EC) are having challenges with their telephone lines and are unable to make, or receive any calls.
    The Courts impacted are: Centane, Idutywa, Nqamakwe, Tsomo and Willowvalle.
    Sender: Ms. N.N. Nonxuba, Director Justice Operations & Facilities, Regional Office: Eastern Cape (Tel: 043 702 7190, E-mail: NNonxuba@justice.gov.za)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2021.07.15
    Notice: Kindly note that the telephones at the Office of the Family Advocate, Polokwane (LP) is currently out of order. Technicians have been alerted and are working to fix the problem.
    The management can be contacted on the below details:
    Adv. Mosiwa Khesa – 073 147 4447 (Principal Family Advocate)
    Adv. Lerato Leshaba – 083 652 2146 (Senior Family Advocate)
    Mr Edward Muvhango – 083 961 6694 (Family Counsellor Manager)
    Mr Daniel Makgopa – 083 444 8818 (Assistant Director-Administration)
    Sender: Nelly Mmaphuti Shaba (Tel: 015 817 1200/1224, Email: nshaba@justice.gov.za)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2021.07.12
    Notice: Kindly note that due to the violence currently taking place in KZN, the Master's Offices in Durban and Pietermaritzburg, are closed until further notice.
    Sender: Office of the Chief Master, Acting Chief Director: Coastal Operations, Penny Nonhlanhla Roberts (Tel: 012 406 4799, Email: proberts@justice.gov.za)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2021.07.09
    Notice: Please note the telephone lines at the Port Elizabeth Court (EC) is currently out of order.
    Sender: Andrew Witbooi, Area Court Manager: Port Elizabeth, (041 502 5211, 082 492 1661, awitbooi@justice.gov.za)
    Status: RESOLVED (13 Jun 2021)
  • Dated: 2021.07.09
    Notice: Please note that the Durban Master’s office (KZN) currently has no network connection and can thus not access ICMS or their e-mails. Technicians are attending to the problem and same will hopefully be restored as soon as possible. For urgent queries, kindly contact the Head of Office, Mr Pascoe (082 853 3347).
    Sender: Mrs Sindy van Aarde, Office of the Chief Director: Operations Inland, (svanaarde@justice.gov.za)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2021.07.09
    Notice: Please note that the switchboard number for the Ekangala Court (GP) is currecntly out of order. Enquiries can be directed to the Court Manager, Ms O Ditshego (076 545 8786, Oditshego@justice.gov.za).
    Sender: Ms O Ditshego (076 545 8786, Oditshego@justice.gov.za)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2021.07.06
    Notice: Please note that the Madadeni and Newcastle Magistrate’s Courts (KZN) are currently experiencing connectivity problems with their network and telephone lines. For urgent matters kindly contact as per the details below:
    1. Madadeni: Ms Mthethwa/Madlabani (081 430 4171/ 078 244 6624)
    2. Newcastle: Miss Mhlongo (084 251 2767/ 072 660 2030)
    Sender: Bheka Kweyama, KZN Regional Office, Regional Communications Officer (Tel: 031 372 3096/66, Email: Bkweyama@justice.gov.za)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2021.06.21
    Notice: Please be informed that our CITRIX system is down and it is affecting all the Business Application published via CITRIX e.g. ICMS, Mojapay, etc, at all service points across the country. The Technical Team is working toward restoring the service as soon as possible. We apologize for the inconvenience may be caused.
    Sender: Branch: Corporate Services (ISM), Major Incident and Problem Management, Makena Abijah (ICTServiceDesk@justice.gov.za)
    Status: RESOLVED (24 Jun 2021)
  • Dated: 2021.06.18
    Notice: There will be scheduled disinfection of all common areas in the following buildings in Gauteng: Momentum, Pretmed,SALU, Justice College, Magistrate's Commission, Family Advocates Office and the SALRC on Sunday, 20 June 2021. Enquiries can be directed to the various Compliance Officers.
    Sender: M Mphelo (Email: Covid@justice.gov.za)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2021.06.18
    Notice: Due to the rise of covid-19 across the country, the Pietermaritzburg Masters' Office (KZN) is planning to conduct decontamination of its offices. The decontamination is scheduled to take place on 25 June 2021 from 12h00.
    Sender: Office Manager, Nomcebo Mlambo, Master of the High court Pietermaritzburg (Cell: 068 289 0751, Email: NMlambo@justice.gov.za)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2021.06.18
    Notice: Due to the taxi strike in Makhanda (Grahamstown), the Grahamstown Master’s office (EC) is closed for 17-18 June 2021.
    Sender: Mrs Sindy van Aarde, PA to Mrs Tessie Bezuidenhout, Chief Director: Operations Inland (svanaarde@justice.gov.za)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2021.06.09
    Notice: Please note that the switchboard lines are not working at the Groblersdal Court (LP). Any emergency matter can be directed to the Court Manager, Anna Maseloane (AMaseloane@justice.gov.za, 079 099 7313) or to the Admin Officer, Merriam Kwinda (067 151 5663).
    Sender: Court Manager, Anna Maseloane (AMaseloane@justice.gov.za, 079 099 7313)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2021.06.01
    Notice: Kindly note that telephone lines at Magistrate's Court Kokstad (KZN) are down since Wednesday, 26th May, any queries please contact our Court Manager Ms. Mandisa Putuzo 082 456 1966 or acting office Manager Mr Mongezi Sigcau 078 828 8040.
    Sender: Mdladla Sithandwa, SMdladla@justice.gov.za)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2021.05.27
    Notice: Kindly take note that Mtubatuba Magistrate’s Court (KZN) telephones are down, this will be a long term matter. For any urgent matter please contact the Court manager Ms. T.B. Mpungose on 083 365 7723 or Office Manager Ms. Ehrens on is on 073 194 0167/081 017 0053.
    Sender: Bheka Kweyama, KZN Regional Communications Officer (031 372 3096/66, Bkweyama@justice.gov.za)
    Status: RESOLVED (07 Jun 2021)
  • Dated: 2021.05.25
    Notice: Kindly note that the Makhanda (Grahamstown) Master's Offices (EC) will be closed today, 24 May 2021, due to the Taxi strike taking place. All services will be affected.
    Sender: Penny Nonhlanhla Roberts, Acting Chief Director: Coastal Operations, Office of the Chief Master (E-mail: proberts@justice.gov.za)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2021.05.19
    Notice: Kindly note that the Office of the Family Advocate: Bloemfontein (FS) is closing, this afternoon, 19 May 2021, due to ongoing protests and unrest. For any assistance, please contact Adv M. Du Plooy (email: mduplooy@justice.gov.za, 083 709 4718).
    Sender: Adv M. Du Plooy, Senior Family Advocate / Acting Principal Family Advocate: Free State, Bloemfontein (Cell: 083 709 4718, E-mail: mduplooy@justice.gov.za)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2021.05.19
    Notice: Kindly note that the telephone lines at the Pietermaritzburg Court (KZN) lines are currently down. For urgent matters kindly contact the Court Manager Mrs. C. Hack on 082 376 6616 or 033 328 4600.
    Sender: Bheka Kweyama, KZN Regional Communications Officer (031 372 3096/66, Bkweyama@justice.gov.za)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2021.05.13
    Notice: Kindly note that the Office of the Family Advocate, Pretoria (GP) will conduct a health and safety drill on 14/05/2021, therefore, will close at 14:00. For urgent queries please contact the following official: Adv. CJ Maree, 084 699 0600. The office wish to apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
    Sender: Ms. Matilda Mphakiseng Dhlamini (Cell: 072 215 4175, Email: MDhlamini@justice.gov.za)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2021.04.29
    Notice: Kindly note that telephone lines and network are currently out of odder at the Pretoria Family Advocates Office (GP). For urgent queries please contact the following official: Adv. CJ Maree (084 699 0600). The office wish to apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
    Sender: Ms. Matilda Mphakiseng Dhlamini, Office of the Family Advocate: JHB (Cell: 072 215 4175, MDhlamini@justice.gov.za)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2021.04.19
    Notice: Please note that Family Advocate Office, Cape Town (WC), received notice from the landlord that the building be evacuated for the safety of the tenants due to fire and smoke until it is safe to return. For emergencies please contact Adv. N Britz (081 767 8027) or Adv. S Ebrahim (083 786 3806).
    Sender: Mr. F Arendse, The Family Advocate Office-Cape Town (Tel: 021 426 1216, Email: farendse@justice.go.za)
    Status: RESOLVED (21 Apr 2021)
  • Dated: 2021.04.19
    Notice: Kindly note that network at the Polokwane Family Advocates Office, Polokwane High Court (LP), are currently down.
    Sender: Adv ME Khesa, Principal Family Advocate: Limpopo (MKhesa@justice.gov.za)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2021.04.15
    Notice: Please note that the Vanderbijlpark Magistrate Court (GP) switchboard haven't been working since 2019 till to date. For urgent matters kindly contact the Court Manager on 073 347 4149.
    Sender: P.A Nkone, Court Manager (ANkone@justice.gov.za)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2021.04.13
    Notice: Kindly note that due to a water crisis in the entire Kimberley, the Kimberley DOJ & CD Offices and Courts will be closing today,13 April 2021 as from 11h00 & 13h00. All services will resume on 14 April 2021.
    Sender: Claudio Kistoo, Legal Administration and Advocacy (Tel: 053 802 1388, Cell: 083 540 2564, e-mail: ckistoo@justice.gov.za)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2021.04.08
    Notice: Kindly take note that the Empangeni Court (KZN) currently has no electricity. For urgent matters kindly contact the Court Manager Mr. B.G Ehrens on 0846994413 or Acting Area Court Manager Mr. S.R.O Hlongwane on 0764303747.
    Sender: Bheka Kweyama, KZN Regional Communications Officer (031 372 3096/66, Bkweyama@justice.gov.za)
    Status: RESOLVED (09 Apr 2021)
  • Dated: 2021.04.01
    Notice: Please note that the telephone lines at the Master of High Court, Pretoria are currently out of order.
    Sender: Mr Moshe Segoane, Office Manager (Tel 012 339 7791, MSegoane@justice.gov.za)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2021.03.23
    Notice: Kindly take note that UBombo Court (KZN) server room which is also used as switchboard operator, burnt down on Sunday, the telephone lines and computer were destroyed. For urgent matters kindly contact the Court Manger Ms. Mbali Zulu on 0767806931.
    Sender: Bheka Kweyama, KZN Regional Communications Officer (031 372 3096/66, Bkweyama@justice.gov.za)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2021.03.17
    Notice: Please note that there is currently no electricity Ndwedwe Court (KZN), for emergencies kindly contact the Office Manager Mr. Sashin Moodley on 0730925563.
    Sender: Bheka Kweyama, KZN Regional Communications Officer (031 372 3096/66, Bkweyama@justice.gov.za)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2021.03.16
    Notice: Please note that the telephone lines at Bluedowns Magistrate's Court (WC) are currently unavailable due to cable theft. The matter is being attended to by Telkom.
    Correspondence in regards to court operations may be directed to the Court Manager, Mr Lupondwana (MLupondwana@justice.gov.za) or to the Chief Administrative Clerk, Mr Erasmus (EdErasmus@justice.gov.za ).
    Sender: Chief Administrative Clerk, Mr Erasmus (EdErasmus@justice.gov.za ).
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2021.03.09
    Notice: Please note that the Service Delivery Call Centre line at National Office (GP) is currently out of order.
    Sender: Mpho Mabena, Directorate: Service Delivery Improvement, Call centre (MpMabena@justice.gov.za)
    Status: RESOLVED (09 Mar 2021)
  • Dated: 2021.03.05
    Notice: Please note that the e-mails as well as telephone lines at the Master of the High Court, Nelspruit (MP) are out of order. Kindly contact the acting Master, Ms Martha Sithole (063 660 8825) for any urgent queries.
    Sender: Mrs Sindy van Aarde, Office of the Chief Master (svanaarde@justice.gov.za)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2021.03.05
    Notice: Please note that the telephone lines at the Hlanganani Court (KZN) are out of order for urgent matters you may contact the following contact numbers:
    Judiciary: Mr N. Goso (074 742 4179)
    Prosecution: Mr B. Nduli (065 121 1086)
    Court Manager: Mr T. Dlamini (076 244 8670)
    Admin Officer: Mrs R. Sewraj (083 264 0375)
    Sender: Bheka Kweyama, KZN Regional Communications Officer (031 372 3096/66, Bkweyama@justice.gov.za)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2021.02.25
    Notice: Please note that the Dannhauser Court’s (KZN) network is down. For urgent matters you may contact the Court Manager Ms. Thembile Sithole on 078 986 5886/034 621 2227.
    Sender: Bheka Kweyama, KZN Regional Communications Officer (031 372 3096/66, Bkweyama@justice.gov.za)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2021.02.16
    Notice: Kindly note that telephone lines at the George Court (WC) are not working at the moment. Please contact the following numbers in case of emergencies.
    Family court matters - MS T Vigis at 0842735563
    Language services – Ms L Makhosi at 0721052077
    Cash Hall and clerk of court – Ms L Mayedwa at 0725114803
    Acting Court Manager – Ms L Mayedwa at 0725114803
    Sender: Acting Court Manager, Liesle Mayedwa (072 511 4803, LMayedwa@justice.gov.za)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2021.02.15
    Notice: Notice: Please note that the telephones at the New Brighton Court (EC) are out of order due to a PABX fault. The Court Manager, Mr. Mbete, can be reached on 0787385160 and mmbete@justice.gov.za.
    Sender: Andrew Witbooi, Area Court Manager: Port Elizabeth (041 502 5211, 082 492 1661, awitbooi@justice.gov.za)
    Status: RESOLVED (16 Feb 2021)
  • Dated: 2021.02.04
    Notice: Please note that the telephone lines at the Inkanyezi Court (KZN) are out of order for urgent matters you may contact the Office Manager Ms. Velisiwe Nxumalo on 083 493 2226.
    Sender: Bheka Kweyama, KZN Regional Communications Officer (031 372 3096/66, Bkweyama@justice.gov.za)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2021.02.03
    Notice: Please note that the telephone lines at the Pietermaritzburg Court (KZN) are out of order, kindly contact the Court Manager Mrs. Carla Hack on 082 376 6616 or contact Family Law and Civil Court on 033 328 4600.
    Sender: Bheka Kweyama, KZN Regional Communications Officer (031 372 3096/66, Bkweyama@justice.gov.za)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2021.02.03
    Notice: Please note that the telephone lines at the Bloemfontein State Attorney Office (FS), is currently not working. We have registered the complaint. Kindly contact un on the following numbers:
    Head of Office – Ms Maranyane 082 615 0351
    Office Manager – Ms Kruger 082 462 3264
    Secretary for Appeals – Ms Kock 082 818 6145
    Sender: Veronica Kruger, Assistant Director (Tel: 051 400 4317, Cell: 082 462 3264, VKruger@justice.gov.za)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2021.01.29
    Notice: Please take note that the Master of the High Court: Grahamstown (EC) will be fumigated tomorrow afternoon, so the office will be closed from 1pm.
    Sender: Lucille Frazer, Office Manager (046 603 4003, lfrazer@justice.gov.za)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2021.01.28
    Notice: Please note that the telephone lines at the Pongola Court are faulty at times, therefore in the event you don’t get through via switchboard, kindly contact the acting Court Manager, Ms. Nontuthuko Zulu 071 504 8287.
    Sender: Bheka Kweyama, KZN Regional Communications Officer (031 372 3096/66, Bkweyama@justice.gov.za)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2021.01.18
    Notice: Telephones lines are not working at the KwaMsane Court (KZN), as of Monday the 11th January 2021, for urgent matters kindly contact the Court Manager Ms. Zanele Vezi on 083 716 7167. Telephones lines are not working at the Maphumulo Court (KZN), for urgent matters kindly contact the Court Manager Ms. Buhle Phahla on 061 423 0481 alternatively 082 438 4691.
    Sender: Bheka Kweyama, KZN Regional Communications Officer (031 372 3096/66, Bkweyama@justice.gov.za)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2020.12.21
    Notice: Please note that the Umlazi Magistrate’s Court switchboard is faulty, in the interim kindly use the following contact numbers 031 9070027/1780. Pietermaritzburg Magistrate’s Court telephone lines are currently disconnected for urgent matters kindly contact the Court Manager Ms. Carla Hack on 082 376 6616.
    Sender: Bheka Kweyama, KZN Regional Communications Officer (031 372 3096/66, Bkweyama@justice.gov.za)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2020.12.21
    Notice: Kindly be informed that the Office of Family Advocate Pretoria will be fumigated on the 18th December 2020 therefore the office will close at 13h00. For urgent queries please contact the following officials: Adv. CJ Maree, 0846990600. We wish to apologise for any inconvenience caused.
    Sender: Lebelo Ngwetjana (LNgwetjana@justice.gov.za)
    Status: For Noting
  • Updated: 2020.12.08 [Dated: 2020.11.20]
    Notice: Please be informed that Pietermaritzburg Master's Office will close for fumigation at 12h00 on 11 Dec 2020 15 Dec 2020
    Sender: Nomcebo Mlambo, Office Manager (0814686904, NMlambo@justice.gov.za)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2020.12.02
    Notice: Please be informed that Hlanganani Court (KZN) will close at twelve o'clock midday on 04/12/2020 due to the fumigation of the office. In case of emergencies the following can be contacted: Court Manager, Mr Dlamini (076 244 8670), The Head of Court, Mr Goso (074 742 4179) or the Control prosecutor, Mr Nduli (065 121 1086).
    Sender: Bheka Kweyama, KZN Regional Communications Officer (031 372 3096/66, Bkweyama@justice.gov.za)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2020.11.30
    Notice: Kindly note that the KZN Regional Office is currently out of water and have challenges with air cons therefore the office will be closed at 12:00. For urgent matters you may contact Mr. Van Loggenberg Director HR on 031 372 3001.
    Sender: Bheka Kweyama, KZN Regional Communications Officer (031 372 3096/66, Bkweyama@justice.gov.za)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2020.11.20
    Notice: Please be informed that East London Magistrate Court will be closed for fumigation from 14h00 on 20 November 2020.
    Sender: Court Manager: East London, Z Sisusa (043 702 8008/ 066 1156 541)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2020.11.17
    Notice: Kindly note that Bluedowns Magistrate’s Court (WC) will be closed for pest control fumigation on 18 November 2020 from 15:00.
    The court will be back to normal operating hours on 19 November 2020. Emergency contact: Eduard Erasmus (061 292 7832)
    Sender: Erasmus Eduard (061 292 7832, EdErasmus@justice.gov.za)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2020.11.05
    Notice: Kindly note that telephone lines are not working at Calvinia Magistrate's Court (NC) due to faulty switchboard. The office is in process of replacing the faulty switchboard and will inform you in due time. For urgent Matters Contact: Carin van Schalkwyk (084 512 3608) or Johanna Human (061 935 1955)
    Sender: Moses Walter, Senior Admin Clerk (MWalter@justice.gov.za)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2020.11.04
    Notice: Kindly note the PABX system at State Attorney Port Elizabeth is non-functional due to the expiry of the contract with current Service Providers. We are trying to resolve the matter as soon as possible.
    Sender: Ricardo Cramford (RCramford@justice.gov.za)
    Status: RESOLVED (18 Nov 2020)
  • Dated: 2020.11.03
    Notice: Kindly be advised that Paulpietersburg Magistrate's Court telephone lines are currently down. For emergencies you may contact the Office Manager Ms. Zenda on Lzenda@justice.gov.za or 0825620096.
    Sender: Bheka Kweyama, KZN Regional Office, Regional Communications Officer (031 372 3096/7)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2020.11.03
    Notice: Please note that the North West Regional Office is closed for today, 03 Nov 2020, due to eskom’s maintenance within the CBD areas where our office is located. Please contact the Acting Regional head (079 889 5827) for any emergency or pressing issues.
    Sender: Malepa Medupe (082 256 0213, MMedupe@justice.gov.za)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2020.10.30
    Notice: Please note that telephone lines at the Wentworth Court is currently not working. For urgent matters kindly contact the Office Manager Mr. Eric Mathe on  073 990 8690 or 078 407 2667.
    Sender: Bheka Kweyama, KZN Regional Office, Regional Communications Officer (031 372 3096/7)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2020.10.28
    Notice: Please note that there is no water supply at Ntuzuma Court as per the EThekwini Municipality notice. The court will be closed but it will operate for urgent matters regarding Domestic Violence. For urgent enquiries kindly contact the Court Manager Ms. Nonhlanhla Mbambo on 072 442 7495.
    Sender: Bheka Kweyama, KZN Regional Office, Regional Communications Officer (031 372 3096/7)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2020.10.08
    Notice: Kindly be informed that the network at Magistrate Court Mosselbay is down. For any queries please contact the following officials, Ms C Engel – 044 693 3113 / 028 735 1005 or Ms J van Staden – 044 693 3113.
    Sender: C Josephs, ACM (cjosephs@justice.gov.za)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2020.10.08
    Notice: Kindly be informed that the provision of justice services at Senekal Magistrates’ Court will resume on Monday, 12 October 2020, following the acts of vandalism that took place at the court on 6 October 2020. Urgent service-related queries may be directed to Mr David Ramolibe, Director Legal Service: 076 908 7335
    Sender: Media Services
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2020.10.01
    Notice: Please note that main telephone at the Bethlehem Magistrate Court (FS) is currently out of order. The alternative number to be used is 058 303 7832.
    Sender: Tsietsi Moshe, Area Court Manager (0710973807, TMoshe@justice.gov.za)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2020.09.30
    Notice: Please note that telephones at the Regional Office Kimberley (NC) are working intermittently. Calls can be received but no outgoing called can be made. The matter is being attended to.
    Sender: Claudio Kistoo, Legal Administration and Advocacy (053 802 1388, ckistoo@justice.gov.za)
    Status: RESOLVED (22 Oct 2020)
  • Dated: 2020.09.30
    Notice: Please note that telephones at the Ficksburg Court (FS) are out of order, a call has been logged and technicians have been informed of the matter. All urgent matters may be relayed to me via email tleeuw@justice.gov.za or cell phone 068 547 6836.
    Sender: Mr Tshepo Leeuw, Acting Court Manager (068 547 6836, tleeuw@justice.gov.za)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2020.09.30
    Notice: Please take note that the telephone lines at the Tzaneen Court (LP) is currently out of order.
    Sender: Pfanani Patience Nemalamangwa, Court Manager (0762056789, pnemalamangwa@justice.gov.za)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2020.09.29
    Notice: Please take note that the telephone lines at the Motherwell Magistrate Court is currently out of order. Urgent enquiries can be directed to Mr. Vellem, Court Manager (081 458 4244).
    Sender: Andrew Witbooi, Area Court Manager: Port Elizabeth (Cell: 082 492 1661, Email: awitbooi@justice.gov.za)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2020.09.29
    Notice: Please take note that the telephone lines at the Gelvandale Branch Court is currently out of order. Urgent enquiries can be directed to Ms. Katangana, Office Manager (083 432 9932)
    Sender: Andrew Witbooi, Area Court Manager: Port Elizabeth (Cell: 082 492 1661, Email: awitbooi@justice.gov.za)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2020.09.28
    Notice: Please take note that the telephone lines at the Master of the High Court: Pietermaritzburg, are currently out of order.
    Sender: Bheka Kweyama, KZN Regional Office, Regional Communications Officer (031 372 3096/66)
    Status: RESOLVED (29 Sep 2020)
  • Dated: 2020.09.28
    Notice: Please take note that the telephone lines and the network at the Master of the High Court: Bisho, are currently out of order. A call has been logged with the IT Service desk and the matter is being attended to.
    Sender: V. Mayisela, Office Manager (078 604 0827, VMayisela@justice.gov.za)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2020.09.28
    Notice: Kindly be informed that telephone lines are not working at Magistrate's Court East London.
    Sender: Z Sisusa, Court Manager (066 115 6541)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2020.09.28
    Notice: Kindly be informed that telephone lines at the Magistrate's Court Tzaneen are currently not working.Contact Pfanani Patience Nemalamangwa, Court Manager (Tel: 015 307 3770, Cell: 076 205 6789, Email: pnemalamangwa@justice.gov.za)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2020.09.25
    Notice: Kindly be informed that the office of Family Advocate: Pretoria will be fumigated on the 25th September 2020 therefore the office will close at 12h00. For urgent queries please contact the following officials: Adv. PK Phokobye, 082 472 8001
    Sender: MR NGWETJANA SALTIEL LEBELO (Tel: +2712 323 0760, Email: nlebelo@justice.gov.za)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2020.09.16
    Notice: Please note that the Durban Magistrates Court’s switchboard is out of order therefore telephone lines have been down since 15 Sep 2020. For urgent matters kindly contact Mr. Ngcobo on 082 658 1210 or Email: EmNgcobo@justice.gov.za.
    Sender: Bheka Kweyama, KZN Regional Office, Regional Communications Officer (031 372 3096/66)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2020.09.16
    Notice: Please note that there is a problem with incoming and outgoing calls at SALU Building, National Office. Technicians are working on resolving the problem.
    Sender: Office Services, Technician, Hebron Nkoana (HNkoana@justice.gov.za)
    Status: RESOLVED (18 Sep 2020)
  • Dated: 2020.09.11
    Notice: Please note that telephone lines at Amanzimtoti Court are out of order, for urgent matters kindly contact the Office Manager Ms. Ndlela on 073 187 7883.
    Sender: Bheka Kweyama, KZN Regional Office, Regional Communications Officer (031 372 3096/66)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2020.09.02
    Notice: Please take note that Master of the High Court: Grahamstown, will close at 14h00 on Friday, 4 September 2020, for fumigation. We apologise for the inconvenience caused.
    Sender: Lucille Frazer, Office Manager (lfrazer@justice.gov.za)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2020.09.02
    Notice: Please note that the telephones at the office of the Master of the High Court: Cape Town are currently out of order. The matter is being attended to.
    Sender: Penny N Roberts, Acting Chief Director: Coastal Operations (proberts@justice.gov.za)
    Status: RESOLVED (08 Sep 2020)
  • Dated: 2020.09.02
    Notice: Please be advised that Magistrate Court East London is experiencing water outage and will be closed from 13h00.
    Sender: Court Manager, Zibele Sisusa (ZSisusa@justice.gov.za)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2020.08.13
    Notice: Please note that the Dannhauser Magistrate’s Court is having challenges with a server therefore telephone and fax lines are currently not working. For urgent matters kindly contact Court Manager Ms. Sithole on 0732725294.
    Sender: Bheka Kweyama, Regional Communications Officer, KZN Regional Office (031 372 3096/66)
    Status: RESOLVED (27 Aug 2020)
  • Dated: 2020.08.13
    Notice: Please note that the KZN Regional Office and KwaDukuza Magistrate’s Court is on load shedding until 16h00, therefore both telephones and emails are down.
    Sender: Bheka Kweyama, Regional Communications Officer, KZN Regional Office (031 372 3096/66)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2020.08.05
    Notice: Please note that the land line for the Office of the Family Advocate in Cape Town has been out of order since 14 July 2020. The office is in the process of procuring a PABX system, meanwhile Head of Office, Adv. N Britz, is reachable on his cell phone (081 767 8027 ) until the matter has been resolved.
    Sender: Mr. Siboniso S. Dlamini (083 854 1436, SDlamini@justice.gov.za)
    Status: RESOLVED (03 Dec 2020)
  • Dated: 2020.07.31
    Notice: Please note that the East London Magistrate Court will be fumigated 13h00 on 31 Jul 2020.
    Sender: Nqabisa Williams (NqWilliams@justice.gov.za)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2020.07.28
    Notice: Please note that Telkom is experiencing major fibre break close to Rustenburg, which affects the entire North West Province. They are currently replacing the fibre. Connectivity will be restored as soon as the replacement of the fibre is completed.
    Sender: Abijah Makena, ISM: Service Delivery Management (AMakena@justice.gov.za)
    Status: RESOLVED (28 Jul 2020)
  • Dated: 2020.07.28
    Notice: Please note that the Ndwedwe Magistrate’s Court has no electricity as from 06h00-18:00 on 28 Jul 2020, as a result of power servicing in the whole area. The Court will be without communication in respect of emails and telephone for the duration of this process. For urgent matters kindly contact Mr. Sashin Moodley on 073 092 5563.
    Sender: Bheka Kweyama, KZN Regional Office, Regional Communications Officer (Bkweyama@justice.gov.za)
    Status: RESOLVED (27 Aug 2020)
  • Dated: 2020.07.22
    Notice: Please note that the Master of the High Court, Pietermaritzburg will close at 12h00, due to the fact that the city dump is on fire and as such, the smoke is affecting operations at the office. Operations will resume on 23 Jul 2020.
    Sender: Penny Nonhlanhla Roberts, Acting Chief Director: Coastal Operations (012 406 4840, proberts@justice.gov.za)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2020.07.16
    Notice: Gauteng Regional Office and Family Advocates Johannesburg will be fumigating offices on 20 Jul 2020. The Offices will close at 14h00.
    Sender: Mr HD Nxele, Deputy Director, Facilities Management, Regional Office Johannesburg (Tel: 011 332 9047, HlaNxele@justice.gov.za)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2020.07.14
    Notice: Please note that the telephone lines at the Master of High Court, Pretoria are currently out of order.
    Sender: Mr Moshe Segoane, Office Manager (MSegoane@justice.gov.za)
    Status: RESOLVED (07 Jan 2021)
  • Dated: 2020.07.01
    Notice: Please note that on 3 July 2020, Gauteng Regional Office and Family Advocates Johannesburg will be fumigating offices and therefor the Offices will close at 12h00.
    Sender: Ms Nokuthula Masuku, ASD: Facilities Management, Gauteng Regional Office (Email: NoMasuku@justice.gov.za, Tel:011 332-9050, Cell: 071 886 2214)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2020.07.01
    Notice: Please not that the telephones at the Family Advocate office, Pretoria, are currently out of order.
    Sender: Mr Ngwetjana S Lebelo (nlebelo@justice.gov.za)
    Status: RESOLVED (13 Jul 2020)
  • Dated: 2020.06.22
    Notice: Kindly note that telephones in Pretoria Master of High Court are currently out of order.
    Sender: Mr Moshe Segoane, Office Manager, Master of North Gauteng High Court (MSegoane@justice.gov.za)
    Status: RESOLVED (02 Jul 2020)
  • Dated: 2020.06.18
    Notice: The Regional Office: North West is currently closed. All services will resume on 19 Jun 2020.
    Sender: Acting Regional Head Joseph Makutle (079 889 5827, JMakutle@justice.gov.za)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2020.06.12
    Notice: Kindly note that that the telephone lines at the Warrenton Magistrate Court are down. The matter is being attended to. For any enquiries or urgent matters kindly make use of the following numbers: 074 207 8036 or 071 582 9261.
    Sender: Cody Huet, Legal Administration, Regional Office Kimberley, Email: CoHuet@justice.gov.za
    Status: RESOLVED (25 Jun 2020)
  • Dated: 2020.06.11
    Notice: Please note that the telephone lines at the Manguzi Magistrate’s Court are currently out of order. For any emergency enquiries please contact the Court Manager, Mr. Mlambo (073 194 7586).
    Sender: Bheka Kweyama, KZN Regional Communications Officer, Nr: 031 372 3096/66, Bkweyama@justice.gov.za
    Status: RESOLVED (27 Aug 2020)
  • Dated: 2020.06.03
    Notice: Please note that the telephone system at the Mdantsane Court is currently out of order. For any emergency enquiries please contact the Court Manager, Melanie Elliott on (084 3222 001).
    Sender: Melanie Elliott, Court Manager Mdantsane (084 3222 001, MElliott@justice.gov.za)
    Status: RESOLVED (9 Jun 2020)
  • Dated: 2020.05.25
    Notice: Please note that the telephones at the Germiston Court and the Germiston Hardach Court  (President street and Hardach street, Germiston) are not functioning. They can send communication to the following e mail: adlouw@justice.gov.za
    Sender: Adele Louw, Court Manager: Germiston (Tel 011-873-0500, adlouw@justice.gov.za)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2020.05.21
    Notice: Please note that the Office of the Family Advocate Nelspruit has received their new telephone lines and the new switchboard number will be 013 101 3720.

    The old number (013) 752 2755 will no longer be in use by the Office of the Family Advocate Nelspruit.
    Sender: Francois Rawlinson, Family Advocate, High Court Mpumalanga, Tel: (013) 101 3720, FRawlinson@justice.gov.za
    Status: For Noting

  • Dated: 2020.05.21
    Notice: Please note that the Master of the High Court: Nelspruit has received their new telephone lines and the new switchboard number will be 013 101 3721.
    Sender: Mrs Sindy van Aarde, PA to Acting Chief Master (Tel: 012 406 4802,
    svanaarde@justice.gov.za)
    Status: For Noting
  • Dated: 2020.05.21
    Notice: Kindly note that due to a water shortage in the building, the Kimberley Magistrates’ Office will be closing at 11h00, 21 May 2020. Court services will resume on 22 May 2020.

    For any emergency enquiries please contact: Court Manager, Mr M Chakela (063 127 3054) or Admin Officer, Mrs M Maleho (072 666 3128).
    Sender: Claudio Kistoo, Legal Administration and Advocacy (Tel: 053 802 1388, ckistoo@justice.gov.za)
    Status: RESTORED (2020.05.22)

  • Dated: 2020.05.21
    Notice: The Office of the Family Advocate: Kimberley will be closing at 11H00, 21 May 2020, due to there being no water in the building. For any urgent matters, please contact Adv. P.M Molokwane on 082 888 7288.
    Sender:Cheryl-Ann Van Wyk, Assistant Director: Administration, Office of the Family Advocate: Northern Cape, Tel: (053) 838 4563, ChVanWyk@justice.gov.za
    Status: RESTORED (2020.05.22)