Lydenburg Magistrate’s Court a model to others in the province

LYDENBURG – Lydenburg Magistrate’s Court was profiled as one of the best Small Claims Courts in Mpumalanga.

According to the court manager, Victor Mdlulhi the Department of Justice director general (DG), Vusi Madonsela described the court as a model to other courts in Mpumalanga, on Wednesday May 31.

Mdlulhi told Steelburger/Lydenburg News that for a court to be considered as one of the best involves various aspects. “Although there are challenges, the DG reminded officials that the department must continue to celebrate the great work done by employees at all times.”

Mdlulhi added that the criteria used to determine the quality of the courts were based on audit outcomes and comparing these with practices from courts in other regions. It also included the utilisation of the integrated case management system (ICMS) as well as the validation of information and the number of complaints received from the public, internal and external stakeholders.