The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure
1. The Old Magistrates Court in Underberg falls within and is known as Himeville Magistrates Court. This court is being used by the Department of Justice to provide court services to the community.
2. The building is in current use as magistrate’s court and is operational five days a week.
3. Regular maintenance is carried out on the building through day-to-day maintenance and covers all disciplines such as building, electrical and mechanical. The Department of Justice also carries out maintenance using their own delegation. The DPWI is also in the process of planning a complete repairs and renovations project including additional accommodation to the facility.
4.There is currently no debt with the municipality as the account is up to date.
5. (a) The total cost of maintenance to the building over the last 5 years amounts to R1.8m.
(b) The most senior official at the building is a magistrate and,
(c) There are 14 staff member employed by the Department of Justice.