Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Jeff Radebe, will officially open a new Magistrates Court at Tsakane in Springs on Friday, 8 March 2013, at 09h00.This is part of commemorating Human Rights Month and an endeavor to bring Justice Service closer to the people. Since 1960, the Tsakane community members had to travel 17km to access justice services in Brakpan.
During the event, Minister Radebe will sign contracts with civil society organisations who are grantees of the Access to Justice and Promotion of Constitutional Rights Programme. Immediately after the opening of the court, the Minister will interact with members of the community on justice services and general human rights issues.
Members of the Media are invited as follows:
Part 1: Official opening of the Tsakane Magistrates’ Court
Date: Friday, 8 March 2013
Venue: Tsakane Magistrates’ Court at 32019 Modjadji Street (Tsakane)
Time: 09h00
Part 2: Public Participation
Venue: Tsakane Community Hall
Time: 11h00 to 13h30
For confirmations contact:
David Mandaha
Cell: 072 126 8910
E-mail: Dmandaha@justice.gov.za
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
Directions to Tsakane Magistrates Court: (32019 Modjadji Street, Tsakane)
From Pretoria: 79, 6 Km (1 Hour, 5 Minutes)
• Take Albertina Sisulu Freeway (R21)
• Off ramp with Atlas Road
• Proceed straight and offramp to N12 Highway
• Proceed for 1km on N12
• Next off ramp Tom Jones Street to Benoni
• Proceed straight through Benoni town until T-juction ahead
• Turn right to Range View Road ( Heidelberg Direction)
• Follow Heidelberg Road and Pass Wattville and Carnival City, Brakpan
• Drive over N17 Highway and Proceed for approx 7KM
• Next Traffic Lights , turn left to Geluksdal Road and proceed straight
• T-junction turn right to 12th Road
• Join Zulu Street and turn Right to Modjadji Street
• Tsakane Magistrates Court 800 metres down the road ( right hand side)
From Johannesburg: 50.9 km (49 Minutes)
• Take N17 East to Brakpan /Springs
• Off ramp with Heidelberg Road
• Turn Right to Heidelberg Road and Pass Carnival City
• Drive for approx: 7KM
• Next Traffic Lights , turn left to Geluksdal Road and proceed straight
• T-junction turn right to 12th Road
• Join Zulu Street and turn Right (3 -way stop street) to Modjadji Street
• Tsakane Magistrates Court 800 metres down the road ( right hand side)
Parking:
Parking for all invited guest is reserved at the Tsakane SAPS Station (Next to Tsakane Magistrates Court, Modjadji Street)
Parking (VIPs):
Parking is reserved at the premises of Tsakane Magistrates Court (32019 Modjadji Street)
