Media Statements

Minister Lamola to offically open Bityi Magistrate Court

22 October 2019

The Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, Mr Ronald Lamola, will officially open the newly built Bityi Magistrate’s Court in the Eastern Cape on 25 October 2019.

The opening of this Magistrate’s court bears testimony to the strides that the department has made in its endeavour to broaden access to justice for all through infrastructure development.  The court came into operation in August this year and has since made positive impact on the lives of the Bityi Residents. This court opening will be preceded by a media walk-about at the refurbished Mthata High Court.

Members of the media are invited as follows:

Mthatha High Court Walk about
Date: 25 October 2019
Time: 08:00
Venue: Mthatha High Court: Corner Leeds and Owen Street, Mthatha

and

The official launch of Bityi Magistrate Court
Date: 25 October 2019
Time: 10:00
Venue: Bityi Magistrates’ Court: Mqhekezweni Road, next to Bityi Police Station, Mthatha
For media confirmations contact: Ms Suzan Mphuthi 083 672 5805 / Smphuthi@justice.gov.za or Steve Mahlangu 079 878 7587 / Stmahlangu@justice.gov.za.

Issued by the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development

Enquiries:
Chrispin Phiri - Ministry Spokesperson
081 781 2261
Mediaenquiries@justice.gov.za