The Polokwane High Court has recently opened its doors after a lengthy construction period, this follows years of construction delays and progress checks by among others, the Premier of Limpopo Stan Mathabatha. It was reported in March 2014 that the High Court was due for finalisation in January 2015, according to Independent Development Trust (IDT) spokesperson Phasha Makgolane. The handover however and court occupation was set for 15 May 2015, as per (GVK Building and Renovation manager), Kelvin Flockhart.
The completion of the High Court is a victory for all, and gives enforcement to section 34 of the Constitution, the ‘Access to Courts’ provision. It is hoped that it will be received in the same vein and light as espoused by the Constitution, by the public seeking legal remedies through litigation and legal practitioners acting for and representing them. The High Court boasts 21 Judge chambers, their vision,
a transformed and accessible justice system which promotes and protects social justice, fundamental human rights and freedom.
The Court building, which is 48 000 square meters big, has 7 floors, 387 offices, 17 courtrooms and 2 individual structures situated on a basement, which can accommodate parking for approximately 250 vehicles. It is therefore, vehicle friendly and accessible. The High Court itself is situated in 34 Landross Mare Street Polokwane. We look forward to the possible landmark decisions, and judicial precedent that will come out of this court.
