THE government has instituted a countrywide shutdown of Masters’ Offices today due to allegations of corruption.
Ronald Lamola, Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, released a statement last night stating that President Cyril Ramaphosa had authorized the Special Investigation Unit to investigate allegations of maladministration, corruption and fraud in the office of the Master of the High Court country wide.
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As a result, all Master’s Offices will be shut down today to allow the SIU to collect information.
They will reopen tomorrow. The masters’office deals with deceased estates, liquidations, registration of trusts, tutors and curators as well as the administration of the Guardian’s Fund that looks after minors and the mentally challenged.
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“We are fully aware that the Master’s Office plays a critical role in our communities, it is an office that works for the most vulnerable in our communities, it works for orphans, minor children and the widowed. We do however request members of the public to postpone their intention to visit the master’s office just for a day. Matters which are urgent and pressing can be escalated to the Head office via the local Magistrates Office for the necessary attention,” he said.
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