Justice and Correctional Services Minister Michael Masutha, MP, accompanied by his deputy Mr John Jeffery, MP will officially launch a Sexual Offences Court in Bethlehem, Free State province, on Friday, 15 August 2014.
The launch of this court will mark an important milestone in the rigorous fight against the increasing number of sexual crimes against women, children and persons with disability. This dedicated court is equipped to provide specialized victim-support services, improve the effectiveness of sexual offences matters and improve the conviction rates.
It will be followed by an Imbizo where the community of Bethlehem will have an opportunity to interact with the minister and officials from the department and other government departments about service delivery issues affecting them. Members of the media are invited as follows:
Event 1
Venue: Bethlehem Magistrates Court
Time: 09h30
Event 2
Venue: Tiisetsang High School 4121 A, Phekolong Street, Bohlokong, Bethlehem
Time: 11h40
For media confirmations contact Andile Tshona on 073 566 3345 / ATshona@justice.gov.za or Solly Kganyago on 083 499 8243 / SKganyago@justice.gov.za.
Enquiries:
Advocate Mthunzi Mhaga
Spokesperson for the Department of Justice and Correctional Services
Cell: 083 641 8141
E-mail: Mediaenquiries@justice.gov.za
