South Africa: SA Small Claims Courts On the Increase

South Africa has set up 67 new small claims courts since April 2010, including 16 new courts in the last 12 months, bringing to 263 the total number of such courts in the country, says Justice Minister Jeff Radebe.

Small claims courts handle minor civil disputes involving claims of not more than R12 000 in an informal manner without representation by an attorney, allowing the public easier access to justice.

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