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KwaZulu-Natal Division
Superior court of law in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The KwaZulu-Natal Division of the High Court of South Africa is a superior court of law with general jurisdiction over the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa. The main seat of the division is at Pietermaritzburg, while a subordinate local seat at Durban has concurrent jurisdiction over the coastal region of the province. As of January 2024[update] the Judge President of the division is Thoba Poyo-Dlwati.
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KwaZulu-Natal Division of the High Court of South Africa | |
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![]() The Durban courthouse of the KwaZulu-Natal Division | |
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29.5994°S 30.3804°E / -29.5994; 30.3804 | |
Established | 1846 (Natal District Court) |
Location | Pietermaritzburg (main seat), Durban (local seat) |
Coordinates | 29.5994°S 30.3804°E / -29.5994; 30.3804 |
Composition method | Presidential appointment on the advice of the Judicial Service Commission |
Authorized by | Chp. 8 of the Constitution; Superior Courts Act, 2013 |
Appeals to | Supreme Court of Appeal or Constitutional Court |
Judge President | |
Currently | Thoba Poyo-Dlwati |
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