FAMILIES waiting for justice have slammed the findings of the recently released Judicial Annual Report for 2021/22.
The document said the backlog was at 49% countrywide, despite aiming to get it down to 30%. It also showed that KZN was unable to achieve its target in reducing the backlog, with a shortage of judges among the reasons given.
Those awaiting justice for loved ones said the reasons offered are not good enough and the judicial system must do better.
The Eastern Cape, Bhisho, and the Western Cape High courts were the only ones that achieved their targets. The Kimberley (67%) and Middelburg (66%)