Deputy Chairperson, I hereby move without notice, on behalf of the ANC:
That the House-
1. notes that the President of the Republic officially opened the the Mpumalanga High Court on Friday, 08 November, following the commencement of its of function in May this;
2. further notes that this is a milestone towards enhancing access to justice and will provide relief to Mpumalanga residents, who will no longer require to take long trips to the Pretoria High Court, for all serious criminal offence and civil case;
3. realises that the court which cost the state R1,4 billion is a four storey building with 12 court rooms for civil and criminal cases; and
4. congratulates the ANC-led government for ensuring that it continues on its historical task of bring justice closer to the people.
In light of the objection the motion may not be proceeded with.