Pretoria Court Jurisdiction Under Fire | Johannesburg News

Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi is under fire for slashing Pretoria High Court’s jurisdiction to just Tshwane, sparking a major legal battle. Advocates and attorneys argue she overstepped authority under the Superior Courts Act, disrupting decades of practice and risking access to justice. The move threatens thousands of pending cases, especially urgent applications, and challenges her unilateral decision-making without proper judicial consultation. The ministry is reviewing the case, but this isn’t the first legal blow — another challenge has already been filed in North West. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cb3560b81033bf44