Long queues, no power irk

ACTION: JUSTICE MINISTER VISITS JOBURG MASTER'S OFFICE THAT CAN'T DELIVER SERVICES

- Brian Sokutu

Long queues, no electricity or back-up generator and an unconducive building for staff and the public.

This was the first-hand encounter with reality for Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi when making her first stop at the Johannesburg Master's Office at 66 Marshall Street.

Accompanied by Deputy Minister Andries Nel and senior department staff, Kubayi on Friday conducted a service delivery enhancement visit to courts in Gauteng, describing her interaction with staff as "an eventful day, which helped in understanding the challenges and what the needs are".

The visits to the Master's Office, and Kempton Park and Tembisa magistrate's courts, formed part of the government's effort to increase access to justice for all through the enhancement of service delivery, promotion of fairness and improving the effectiveness of the administration of justice.