Deputy Judge President of the Gauteng Division, Roland Sutherland, said this was a result of the effect of load shedding on the court building, and the failure of the Office of the Chief Justice and Department of Public Works to provide the court with a reliable generator which could cover during the outages.
In a written notice on Friday, Sutherland said the mandate was effective immediately and apologised for what he called the"grossly inadequate service" being made available to the public. Sutherland said the presiding judge could adapt this where appropriate, and in consultation with the parties. "In the unopposed courts where multiple matters are heard, such consultation is not feasible, and if the judge decides to vary the hearing to be physical, an ad hoc directive shall be issued by that judge on the Friday before the relevant week."
"In trials where the parties are able to offer a suitable alternative venue to the satisfaction of the judge... they are encouraged to do so." He said this arrangement would continue until the OCJ and the Department of Public Works could provide appropriate backup facilities for load shedding.On behalf of the judiciary and the registry staff, I offer an apology for the grossly inadequate service being made available to the litigating public.
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IamAlexSweet This must not be allowed.They sabotage Eskom so they can stay in their air conditioned offices without power and control us through a remote.
IamAlexSweet Eskom power plants should be. Ring fenced and put under arv- asset recovery vehicle for protection and fixing
IamAlexSweet This must not be allowed.They sabotage Eskom so they can stay in their air conditioned offices without power and control us through a remote.
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