Justice Department fails to hold officials accountable after Wynberg court shooting

THREE months after the shooting of a murder-accused within the premises of Wynberg Magistrate's Court, the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development has not held any officials to account for the failure in security that led to the incident.

- MAYIBONGWE MAQHINA

The event unfolded on April 8, when armed men entered the court, resulting in Dingalomoyo Chintso’s death.

Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi confirmed that no disciplinary action has been taken against officials responsible for the administrative collapse at the court building.

“The department is working closely with the SAPS to establish how the security breach occurs at the court building, to conclusively ascertain gaps or negligence so that appropriate remedial action can be taken. Upon conclusion of the investigation, consequence management will be undertaken,” Kubayi said.