Law Society Pleads for Parliamentary Intervention to Fix High Court Master's Office Woes

The Law Society of South Africa has expressed growing concern over the increasing disarray within the office of the master of the high court. This call to action follows numerous ignored appeals to the justice ministry for an intervention. The Society now turns to parliament, urging it to step in and restore the function of this crucial office.

The master's office, central to the administration of the justice system, manages hundreds of thousands of critical cases. These range from deceased estates, liquidations, to the functioning of the Guardian's Fund. Additionally, it oversees the appointment of curators and the registration of trusts.

The current state of disorganization within the master's office poses a potential risk to the smooth running of the justice system and to those who depend on its service.

The Law Society of South Africa, a credible organization that advocates for legal practitioners and the administration of justice system, aims to motivate parliament to act swiftly to mend the ongoing crises at the master's office of the high court.