Pretoria high court temporarily closed due to power outage in city centre

The court's back-up generator is out of commission.

Johannesburg high court judges blocked attempts to stifle media coverage of apparent wrongdoing In two separate cases this week, affirming the importance of a free press. Stock photo.
Johannesburg high court judges blocked attempts to stifle media coverage of apparent wrongdoing In two separate cases this week, affirming the importance of a free press. Stock photo. (123RF/rclassenlayouts)

The office of the chief justice (OCJ) has announced the temporary closure of the Pretoria high court due to a power outage.

The office said the court’s generator is out of commission.

“Members of the public, court users and legal practitioners are advised the Gauteng division of the high court, Pretoria, will temporarily cease operations on Tuesday due to a power outage in the Tshwane CBD affecting the court.” 

The OCJ added that affected parties will be contacted regarding alternative arrangements for all matters scheduled on the court roll for the day. 

“We apologise for any inconvenience caused.”

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