Pietermaritzburg – A water shortage has forced the High Court in Pietermaritzburg to temporarily close.
Announcing the closure, the Office of the Chief Justice said: “’Members of the public, court users and legal practitioners, are advised that the KwaZulu-Natal Division of the High Court, Pietermaritzburg, is temporarily closed today, 18 February 2026”.
In a terse statement, the Office of the Chief Justice added: “The area is experiencing an ongoing water shortage since 10 February 2026, which has impacted court operations.
“Internal contingency measures have since been exhausted, leading to the temporary closure of the building.”
The Office of the Chief Justice said affected parties will be contacted regarding alternative arrangements for all matters scheduled on the court roll for the day.
“Operations are expected to resume tomorrow, 19 February 2026. We apologise for any inconvenience caused,” the statement said.
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