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The Democratic Alliance (DA) has written to the National Council of Provinces - Security and Justice Committee Chairperson, Jane Mananiso to request an urgent briefing by the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, as well as, the Magistrates Commission to account for the ongoing neglect of magistrates welfare, and the collapse of support systems within lower courts in KwaZulu-Natal.

This follows the lunchtime picket by magistrates in Durban yesterday, who were protesting against poor salaries and unacceptable working conditions.

These magistrates form the backbone of South Africa’s justice system, yet they continue to face unsafe work environments, lack of resources, and unfair remuneration, issues that have long been ignored by the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development.

The DA believes that justice cannot stand on demoralised shoulders. When magistrates are overworked, underpaid, and unsupported, justice for ordinary South Africans is delayed and often denied.

The DA will continue to champion reforms to ensure that magistrates who deliver justice daily in our courts are treated with the dignity and respect they deserve.

Issued by Mzamo Billy MP - DA KZN NCOP Member