Justice and Correctional Services Minister Ronald Lamola says over 10 000 first appearance lockdown cases are still open and 'postponed for a future date' | JasonFelix
There are more than 10 000 lockdown contravention cases still open.Lamola was responding to written parliamentary questions from two DA MPs.
"During the lockdown period up to 9 June 2020, the courts dealt with 18 355 first appearance cases related to Covid-19 contraventions, with 39 089 accused," Lamola's reply read.He added that further investigation is directed by the prosecutors to ensure the cases may be finalised. He also said the majority of Covid-19 related cases were enrolled in the district courts and only one percent was directly enrolled in the regional courts.
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