Security tightened at Bishop Lavis Magistrate’s Court following protests

The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development has announced additional security measures to safeguard the Bishop Lavis Magistrate’s Court. On Saturday evening, 21 December, protesters stormed the court’s security gate, smashing windows and setting the front entrance alight. The unrest is believed to have been triggered by the death of a suspected gang leader in police custody. In response, the department stated that systems are being implemented to ensure the […]