The Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ) has urged judges to stay vigilant of possible acts of violence against them. This follows a voice recording circulated on social media, allegedly threatening to kill judges and burn their houses.
The OCJ says the police have been made aware of these alleged threats, including private security in the Constitutional Court and KwaZulu-Natal High Court division.
The threats are linked to the current protests demanding the release of former president Jacob Zuma from prison.
“Judges are advised to be vigilant and may wish to continue with virtual meetings and hearings as far as possible, more specifically in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal which seem to be the focus areas of protesters,” says the OCJ.
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