The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Jeff Radebe, will officially launch the Butterworth Sexual Offences Court, at Butterworth Magistrate Court on Friday, 23 August 2013 at 9h00.
Sexual offences courts are aimed at strengthening the fight against sexual violence in the country. During this financial year, 22 sexual offences courts will be set up nationally and a further 35 will be introduced over the next three years. As part of the specifications recommended by the Ministerial Task Team, each court will feature a special room for victims to testify, a private waiting room for witnesses, victim support services and specialist presiding officers.
Immediately after the launch of the court, Minister will interact with members of the community on justice services related issues.
Members of the Media are invited as follows:
Part 1: Official launch of Butterworth Sexual Offences Court
Date: Friday, 23 August 2013
Venue: Butterworth Magistrate Court , Butterworth (Eastern Cape), 52 Blyth Street, Butterworth 4960
Time: 9h00
Part 2: Public Participation Programme
Venue: Toleni Administration Area, R1 Locality
Open field next to Toleni Junior Secondary School, Butterworth
Time: 11h00-13h30
For media confirmations contact:
Susan Mphuthi
Cell: 082 464 9661
E-mail: SMphuthi@justice.gov.za
Enquiries:
Advocate Mthunzi Mhaga
Spokesperson for the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development
Cell: 083 641 8141
E-mail: Mediaenquiries@justice.gov.za
