Media Statements

Media accreditation for the Presidential Launch the Mpumalanga High Court

22 October 2019

On 08 November 2019, the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development together with the Office of the Chief Justice will host the presidential launch of the Mpumalanga High Court.

Mpumalanga High Court came into operation on 01 May this year and has immediately made a positive impact on the lives of the people of Mpumalanga in that they no longer have to incur traveling costs to Pretoria in order to access the services of the High Court.

The launch of this court bears testimony to the strides that the department has made in its endeavour to broaden access to justice through infrastructure development.

Members of the media wishing to cover the event are invited to apply for accreditation by completing the attached template and email it to Mr Victor Mateane Phala on Vphala@justice.gov.za. The closing date for accreditation is strictly 24 October 2019 at 16h00.

For more information on accreditation contact: Victor Mateane Phala on 084 438 5162/ 084 888 5162.

Issued by the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development

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