By Lebone Mosima
Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Andries Nel on Monday met with staff at the Athlone Magistrates’ Court to hear their concerns and provide an update on forthcoming security measures.
He reassured employees that they should not be deterred by recent violent incidents.
Nel, accompanied by Western Cape Judge President Nolwazi Mabindla-Boqwana, visited the court following Friday’s deadly gang-related shooting at its entrance.
The incident is the latest in a spate of attacks targeting courts in and around the City of Cape Town.
In recent months, a man was gunned down and another injured outside the Mitchell’s Plain court, a man was shot dead inside the Wynberg Magistrates’ Court in April, and on Monday a suspect was arrested for attempting to smuggle a firearm into Wynberg court.
Nel said the visit formed part of broader efforts to enhance safety and accessibility at courts.
“We want to
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