Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, John Jeffery, will officially launch the Khayelitsha (WC) Small Claims Court on Friday, 14 November 2014. This milestone is part of the department’s strategic objectives in ensuring that a Small Claims Court is established in every magisterial district countrywide.
Small Claims Courts are used to settle minor civil disputes and claims between parties without representation by an attorney in an informal manner. An amount not exceeding R 15 000 can be claimed at the Small Claims Court, If your claim exceeds R 15 000 in value, you can institute a claim for a lesser amount to pursue your case in the Small Claims Court
The launch will be followed by an Imbizo where community members will have an opportunity to interact with the Deputy Minister on justice related issues.
Members of the Media are invited as follows:
Part 1: Official launch
Date: 14 November 2014
Venue: Khayelitsha Magistrate Court (C/o Walter Sisulu and Steve Biko Roads, Khayelitsha)
Time: 09h30 to 11h15
Part 2: Imbizo
Venue: Khayelitsha Thusong Community Centre (Corner of Walter Sisulu and Steve Biko Drive, 7784)
Time: 11h30 to 13h00
For media confirmations contact:
Kganyago Solly
Cell: 083 499 8243
E-mail: skganyago@justice.gov.za
Sinenhlanhla Mkhwanazi
Cell: 073 222 0085
E-mail: SinMkhwanazi@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
