Pampierstad – A Small Claims Court has been opened at the Pampierstad Magistrate’s Court in the Frances Baard District Municipality in the Northern Cape.
Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Andries Nel, and Deputy Minister in the Presidency Nonceba Mhlauli officially launched the Small Claims Court on Monday, (3 March 2025)
Establishing the Small Claims Court forms part of the department’s ongoing efforts to enhance access to justice by bringing legal services closer to communities.
These courts provide a quicker and easier way of resolving minor civil disputes of amounts not exceeding R20 000.
By eliminating the need for legal representation, small claims courts ensure that justice remains accessible to all, especially to individuals who may not have the financial resources to engage legal practitioners.
Deputy ministers Nel and Mhlauli engaged with community members during an Imbizo before the official opening of the small claims court.
*All images and visuals courtesy of GCIS
