This article in Ground Up addresses the staff situation in the Master’s Offices of the High Court. The Johannesburg and Pretoria Masters’ offices remain without permanent heads after their acting appointments expired at the end of January 2026, raising concern among legal and fiduciary bodies, including FISA and the Johannesburg Attorneys’ Association.
FISA chief executive Jan du Plessis said that FISA is aware of staff shortages and increasing workloads at the offices, noting that several senior positions are unfilled. The Department of Justice has said that acting appointments are being extended to maintain continuity.
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