Yes.
a) As of the 21 May 2021, the Deeds Registry: Pietermaritzburg has 7727 deeds awaiting transfer. Date of deeds examined: on Junior Examination: 4th and 5th May 2021 and on Senior Examination: 23rd and 24th April 2021.
b) The following measure are in place:
- Overtime was approved for Examination, Data and Scanning which is currently being done;
- Measures have been put in place to allow conveyancers to request expediting of all deeds that have been on the system for two weeks or longer where rates certificates will be expiring soon; and
- There are ongoing discussions with unions to try and address the rotational issues. 25% of examiners work on rotational basis.