Gun smuggler busted at court as justice minister beefs up security

A FEMALE gun smuggler has been arrested at the Wynberg Magistrates' Court while armed with ammunition and was caught by their newly improved metal detection system.

- GENEVIEVE SERRA

This Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, revealed while addressing the National Assembly this week, as she responded to questions on access to justice, prosecutor protection, gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF), and court security.

Kubayi's oversight visits to courts nationwide identified challenges like infrastructure, security, and staffing, alongside positives such as efficient Small Claims Courts. Interventions include infrastructure upgrades, enhanced security, staff recruitment, and ICT support.

"I am grateful for the observations made during the course of the visits. The men and women who wake up daily to ensure that access to the courts and access to justice is a lived experience for the millions of South Africans," she said.

"These visits identified several court-specific challenges and positives that impact service delivery and the efficient functioning of courts."