Justice minister outlines increased security measures at Wynberg Magistrate's Court

THE installation of steel burglar gates with remote access buttons at desks in the magistrates’ offices on the first floor of the Wynberg Magistrate's Court and wide-angle peepholes to all office doors are among the measures Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi hopes will provide increased security.

- MAYIBONGWE MAQHINA

Kubayi also said the 43 prosecutors’ offices will receive steel security gates, remote buttons, and peepholes.

“Specifications are being finalised, proceeding with the procurement procedure.”

The passageway in the chief magistrate’s administration area was to be secured with burglar gates.

“Public access is controlled via a bell, and loitering is prohibited,” she said.

The minister further said the SAPS and the prosecution were now providing advance notice of high-profile or gang-related cases.

A scanner has been loaned from the Director of Public Prosecution’s (DPP) office and is to be used until August while finalising the procurement processes.