Security has been significantly tightened at the Booysens Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday following Tuesday’s deadly shooting outside the court building.

What was once a wide, open court gate has now been reduced to a narrow access point, with heavily controlled entry and exit.

A strong police presence remains visible, with additional law enforcement officers and security personnel deployed around the court precinct.

More boots are on the ground as authorities work to ensure the safety of court officials, legal practitioners and members of the public.

Portfolio Committee condemns attack

Chairperson of the Gauteng Provincial Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Community Safety, Honourable Bandile Masuku, has condemned the shooting in the strongest possible terms.

The incident claimed the lives of two people and left three others injured.

Masuku said the Committee was deeply disturbed that armed suspects were able to approach the entrance of a magistrate’s court, a national key point and legally designated gun-free zone, and open fire.

“This grave lapse raises urgent questions about security protocols and the performance of the contracted private security company responsible for safeguarding the premises,” Masuku said.

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He added that these failures were not minor oversights but costly errors that had resulted in the loss of lives.

Calls for accountability and stronger security

The Committee has called for the private security company responsible for the court’s safety to be held fully accountable for the breach.

Masuku described the attack as a direct assault on the rule of law and public safety, warning that it reflected the growing boldness of criminals who show little regard for human life or state institutions.

The incident has also renewed concerns around the proliferation of illegal firearms in Gauteng, with the Committee reiterating its call for a gun-free province supported by intelligence-led policing and stricter firearm controls.

Suspects fled in cloned vehicle

The Committee noted with serious concern allegations that the suspects fled the scene in a white Audi with cloned number plates.

According to Masuku, this points to organised and well-resourced criminal networks that must be dismantled through focused, intelligence-driven law enforcement.

Appeal to the public

The Portfolio Committee has urged the South African Police Service and all relevant law enforcement agencies to leave no stone unturned in ensuring that those responsible are swiftly arrested and brought to justice.

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Members of the public with information that could assist the investigation are encouraged to come forward, as community cooperation remains vital in the fight against violent crime.

The Committee extended its condolences to the families of the deceased and wished those injured a full and speedy recovery.

Masuku said Gauteng residents deserve to feel safe, especially in and around institutions of justice, adding that the Committee will intensify its oversight role to ensure improved safety, accountability, and adherence to security standards across the province.