The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Ms. Mmamoloko Kubayi, says that special courts can be a solution if needed in cases of violence against foreigners who are in the country illegally.
In the tank, Ms. Kubayi said that these courts will use the existing staff and the available resources to deal with the cases opened against those accused of committing violence against people from other countries.
He said the small courts have people who have enough skills to deal with cases of abuse of people from other countries, regardless of whether they are in the country legally or illegally.
“Currently, the department is closely monitoring whether the courts are able to cope with the volume of cases that arise.”
The minister said this clarifying their readiness as more than 200 were arrested on the day of large protests in different parts of the country last week.
Ms. Kubayi also said that the courts are still committed to decide all issues fairly and in accordance with the Constitution.
In addition to the people of this country, the police in the Operation Shanela program announced that they arrested 6,807 people who are in the country illegally.
It was also said that they will have to appear in court immediately in order to be returned to their countries.
It has been reported that the police continue to work with other security and justice agencies to monitor ongoing protests by people who have entered the country by breaking into the country.
“We understand that citizens have the right to protest according to the Constitution, but those who engage in it are urged to behave in a manner that does not violate the law. Citizens are also reminded not to spread unverified information on social media,” SAPS said in a statement.
“Any incidents of violence, incitement to violence, intimidation, or damage to property must be reported immediately to the nearest police.”