Renovations at the Boksburg Magistrate’s Court set commence mid-September
The Boksburg Magistrate’s Court has dealt with infrastructure-related problems for many years.
More than a year after initial reports on the deteriorating condition of the Boksburg Magistrate’s Court, the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) has confirmed that long-awaited renovation work is scheduled to commence in mid-September.
This comes after delays due to budget constraints in the previous financial year.
DPWI spokesperson Thami Mchunu has now confirmed that funding for the project has been secured and allocated for the current financial year.
Upgrade planned
According to Mchunu, the scope and planned upgrades and restoration consist of the following aspects:
• Repairing the leaking roof and waterproofing water-damaged walls
• Structural repairs
• Maintenance and, where necessary, replacement of doors and windows
• Painting
• Upgrading sewer systems
• Installation of a new generator
• Replacement of floor finishes
• Repair and replacement of air conditioning units
• Provision of temporary accommodation (decanting)
• Refurbishment of gatehouses
• Upgrades to ablution facilities
• Perimeter fencing improvements
• General internal repairs
The planned restorations will also be carried out in accordance with heritage by-laws to preserve the building’s historical character.
Court services to continue
Despite the scale of the project, the DPWI has confirmed that court services will not be relocated.
The renovation work will be executed in phases to minimise disruption, with temporary accommodation provided to ensure continued operations.
Court staff, who asked to remain anonymous, have long expressed concern about the state of the building.
One employee described the structure as unsafe, citing visible cracks and a persistent roof leak.
“It’s an old building, and it has cracks. It’s not safe. The roof is also leaking,” said one staff member.
Another added: “The leaking roof is the biggest concern.”
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