The roof of part of the Potchefstroom Magistrates Court buildings has collapsed, but no casualties have been reported.
The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development on Tuesday said, “it can confirm that the Potchefstroom Magistrates Office has been temporarily evacuated in the wake of a roof collapse which occurred yesterday around 16h00”.
The department said the collapsed roof affected the cash hall, offices used by officials who deal with maintenance, and the clerk of the civil court.
“No casualties have been recorded as the incident occurred after hours,” said the department.
The Department of Public Works – as the custodian of the building – is assessing the extent of the damage and will guide the Justice department thereafter.
The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development said only after receiving the assessment report from the Public Works Department, will it be able to say when the building can be reopened.
The department apologised to the public for the inconvenience caused.
