Magistrates' and Regional Courts

Magistrate's Courts are where most South Africans have their only direct contact with the court system. Each is a district-level office under the Magistrates' Courts Act 32 of 1944, hearing the bulk of the country's criminal trials, civil claims up to a monetary limit, maintenance applications, domestic violence protection orders, and small claims. A Regional Court is a more senior division within the same magistracy, hearing more serious criminal matters (short of those reserved for the High Court) and civil claims up to a higher monetary limit; regional magistrates sit inside a subset of these same buildings rather than at separate premises of their own.

This directory lists the Department of Justice's published magistrate's court offices - main district offices, branch courts, and detached courts - across all nine provinces, plus each province's own Regional Court President office. It does not currently identify which specific building hosts a regional-division sitting on any given day; that detail sits with the local registrar and is not published centrally. If in doubt about where a specific matter is being heard, phone the office listed and ask.

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KwaZulu-Natal

All 87 magistrates' and regional courts offices on record for KwaZulu-Natal. None of these have their own page on this site yet - a dedicated town page covering the courts, attorneys and firms in a specific town is planned separately. Phone the office directly to confirm before a visit.

Babanango Magistrate's Court, Babanango - Lot 59, c/o Justice & Main Street, Babanango 3850 - 035 835 0044
Bergville Magistrate's Court, Bergville - Sharrat Street, Bergville 3350 - 036 448 1015/6
Camperdown Magistrate's Court, Camperdown - 10 Bishop Street, Camperdown 3720 - 031 785 1155/6/7
Charlestown Magistrate's Court (Branch Court), Charlestown - Hollard Street, Charlestown, Next to SAPS - 034 312 1166/7/8
Chatsworth Magistrate's Court, Chatsworth - 1 Justice Street, Unit 5, Chatsworth 4030 - 031 403 3227/ 2231/ 3281/ 3282
Colenso Magistrate's Court (Branch Court), Colenso - Sir George Street, Colenso 3360 - 036 422 2203
Dannhauser Magistrate's Court, Dannhauser - 6 Church Street, Dannhauser 3080 - 034 621 2227
Dududu Magistrate's Court (Branch Court), Dududu - P77 Dududu Main Road (next to SAPS), Scottburgh, 4180 - 039 974 0142
Dukuza Magistrate's Court (Branch Court), Dukuza - Dukuza Township, Bergville 3350 - 036 438 6063/4
Dundee Magistrate's Court, Dundee - 34 Beaconsfield Street, Dundee 3000 - 034 212 1179
Durban Magistrate's Court, Durban - Cnr Somtseu & Stanger Street, Durban 4001 - 031 302 4111/ 4121
eDumbe Magistrate's Court, eDumbe - 33 Kruger Street, Paul Pietersburg 3180 - 034 995 1003
Ekuvukeni Magistrate's Court (Branch Court), Ekuvukeni - Next to Ekuvukeni Police Station, Wasbank, Ekuvukeni 3381 - 034 261 1039
Emlazi Magistrate's Court, Emlazi - V 1318 Mangosuthu High Way, Umlazi 4066 - 031 907 3955/ 1670
eMmanzimtoti Magistrate's Court (Branch Court), eMmanzimtoti - c/o Nelson & Adams Road, Amanzimtoti 4126 - 031 903 0602
Empangeni Magistrate's Court, Empangeni - 6 Union Street, Empangeni 3880 - 035 772 1711/2/3
eMthonjaneni Magistrate's Court, eMthonjaneni - 25 Reinhold Street, Melmoth 3835 - 035 450 2094/2007
eNyoni Magistrate's Court (Periodical Court), eNyoni - Main Street, Nyoni, 3802 [next to SAPS Nyoni] - 035 340 1415
Eshowe Magistrate's Court, Eshowe - c/o Main & William Chadwick Streets, Eshowe 3815 - 035 474 1127/8
Esikhawini Magistrate's Court, Esikhawini - 11 Ilanda Street, Esikhawini, 3887 - 035 796 0122/4
Estcourt Magistrate's Court, Estcourt - 172 Albert Street, Estcourt 3310 - 036 352 3030/3032
eXobho Magistrate's Court, eXobho - 52 Margaret Street, Ixopo 3276 - 039 834 2017/8; 834 2173/4/5
Ezakheni Magistrate's Court (Detached Court), Ezakheni - Ingonyama Street, SAPS, Ezakheni 3381 - 036 636 1312/3
Ezinqoleni Magistrate's Court (Branch Court), Ezinqoleni - Main Road, Izingolweni 4260 - 039 534 1100
Glencoe Magistrate's Court, Glencoe - Justice Lane, c/o Justice & Biggar Streets, Glencoe 2930 - 034 393 1164/1190
Greytown Magistrate's Court, Greytown - 55 Bell (c/o Bell & Pine) Street, Greytown 3250 - 033 413 1122/3
Hammarsdale Magistrate's Court (Branch Court), Hammarsdale - 1 Kelly Road, Hammarsdale 3700 - 031 736 3471/2/3
Harding Magistrate's Court, Harding - Main Road, Harding 4680 - 039 433 1009
Himeville Magistrate's Court, Himeville - 5 George Street, Himeville 3256 - 033 702 1303
Hlabisa Magistrate's Court (Branch Court), Hlabisa - Lot 318 Saunders Street, Hlabisa 3937 - 035 838 1022/3/4
Howick Magistrate's Court, Howick - Morling Street, Howick 3290 - 033 330 2117/ 083 658 4359
Impendle Magistrate's Court, Impendle - 23 Mafahlane Road, Impendle 3227 - 033 996 0604/0015
Ingwavuma Magistrate's Court, Ingwavuma - Main Road, Ingwavuma 3968 - 035 591 0105/6
Inkanyezi Magistrate's Court (Branch Court), Inkanyezi - King Dinuzulu Township, Iknayezi Street, Eshowe 3815 - 035 474 2171/2
Kokstad Magistrate's Court, Kokstad - 5 Barker Street, Kokstad 4700 - 039 727 2010/ 2011
Kranskop Magistrate's Court, Kranskop - 1 Main Street, Kranskop 3268 - 033 444 1603
KwaDukuza Magistrate's Court, KwaDukuza - 127 King Shaka Street, KwaDukuza 4450 - 032 551 1201
KwaMsane Magistrate's Court, KwaMsane - Msufundo Street, KwamSane, Mtubatuba 3935 - 035 551 1060/1832/1833
KwaZulu-Natal Regional Court (Office of the Regional Court President), Durban - Cnr Stanger & Somtseu Streets, Durban, 4000 - 031 302 4214
Ladysmith Magistrate's Court, Ladysmith - 16 Keate Street, Ladysmith 3370 - 036 637 6771
Louwsburg Magistrate's Court, Louwsburg - Cnr King & Avenue Street, Louwsburg 3150 - 034 907 5015
Madadeni Magistrate's Court (Detached Court), Madadeni - 2583 Section 2, Next to Madadeni SAPS, Madadeni 2951 - 034 329 7500
Magudu Magistrate's Court (Branch Court), Magudu - Main Street, Magudu Hill - 034 414 1011
Manguzi Magistrate's Court (Branch Court), Manguzi - Post office, opposite Manguzi SAPS, Kwangwanase - 035 592 0119
Mapumulo Magistrate's Court, Mapumulo - R47 Main Road, Mapumulo 4470 - 032 481 2001
Mooi River Magistrate's Court, Mooi River - 16 Clogthon Terrace, Mooi River 3300 - 033 263 1468/ 2767
Msinga Magistrate's Court, Msinga - Tugela Ferry Village, Main Road, Msinga 3010 - 033 493 0001/ 0005
Mtubatuba Magistrate's Court, Mtubatuba - 55E Old Riverview Road, Mtubatuba 3935 - 035 550 0065
Mtunzini Magistrate's Court, Mtunzini - 10 Hely Hutchinson Street, Mtunzini 3867 - 035 340 1415
Ncotshane Magistrate's Court (Branch Court), Ncotshane - B219 Mgazini Str, Ncotshane 3170 - 034 316 1020
Ndwedwe Magistrate's Court, Ndwedwe - Ndwe Court House, Main Road, Ndwedwe 4342 - 032 532 1035 / 533 4013
New Hanover Magistrate's Court, New Hanover - Main Road, New Hanover 3230 - 033 502 0002/3
Newcastle Magistrate's Court, Newcastle - 37 Murchison Street, Newcastle 2940 - 034 312 1166/7/8
Newlands Magistrate's Court (Branch Court), Newlands - 27 Loopwest Cres, Newlands West - 032 439 1711
Ngwelezane Magistrate's Court (Branch Court), Ngwelezane - A81236 Ngwelezane Highway, Ngwelezane - 035 794 2306/ 2360
Nkandla Magistrate's Court, Nkandla - Lot 208 Ndlangubo Street, Nkandla 3855 - 035 833 0028
Nongoma Magistrate's Court, Nongoma - Lot 96 Main Street, Nongoma 3950 - 035 831 0302/3
Nqutu Magistrate's Court, Nqutu - Lot 69 Babanango Road, Nqutu 3135
Nsimbini Magistrate's Court (Branch Court), Nsimbini - Nsimbini Reserve
Nsuze Magistrate's Court (Periodical Court), Nsuze - SAPS Nsuze (R614 Noodsberg Rd, Nsuze, 4400)
Ntuzuma Magistrate's Court, Ntuzuma - 88 Bridge City Boulevard, Phoenix Industrial, 4360
Phoenix Magistrate's Court (Branch Court), Phoenix - c/o Phoenix Highway & Pegasus Drive, Phoenix 4068 - 031 5078566
Phungashe Magistrate's Court (Branch Court), Phungashe - St Faiths Road, Highflats 3306 - 039 835 0031
Pietermaritzburg Magistrate's Court, Pietermaritzburg - c/o Church & Otto Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201 - 033 355 5100/ 5172
Pinetown Magistrate's Court, Pinetown - 5 Chancery Lane, Pinetown 3600 - 031 710 7800
Point Magistrate's Court (Branch Court), Point - 99 Shepstone St, Point, Durban, 4001 - 031 302 4111
Polela Magistrate's Court, Polela - Bulamain Road, Polela Centre, Hlanganani Establishment, Hlanganani 3244 - 039 832 0032
Pomeroy Magistrate's Court (Branch Court), Pomeroy - 13 Topham Str, Pomeroy - 033 493 0001/ 0005
Pongola Magistrate's Court, Pongola - Koppie Alleen Str, Pongola 3170 - 034 413 1350 / 1364
Port Shepstone Magistrate's Court, Port Shepstone - 5 Berea Road (c/o Court House Road), Port Shepstone, 4240 - 039 682 0136/ 066 291 3471 (Temporary)
Richards Bay Magistrate's Court (Branch Court), Richards Bay - 3 Paseta Parade, Richard’s Bay - 035 789 0183
Richmond [KZN] Magistrate's Court, Richmond [KZN] - 36 Chilley Street, Richmond 3780 - 033 212 2114/2115
Sawoti Magistrate's Court (Periodical Court), Sawoti - R612, Ixopo Road, Raemar - 039 978 9400/ 039 974 0142
Scottburgh Magistrate's Court, Scottburgh - c/o Airth & Scott Street, Scottburgh 4180 - 039 978 9400
Ubombo Magistrate's Court, Ubombo - 15 Main Road, Ubombo 3970 - 035 595 1002
Ulundi Magistrate's Court, Ulundi - Mashona Main Road, Mahlabatini 3865 - 035 873 0101/2
Umbumbulu Magistrate's Court, Umbumbulu - Main Road, Umbumbulu 4105 - 031 915 0100/01/02/03
Umzimkulu Magistrate's Court, Umzimkulu - c/o Court House & Main Road, Umzimkulu 3297 - 039 259 0841
Umzinto Magistrate's Court (Branch Court), Umzinto - 102 Court Road, Umzinto - 039 978 9400
Umzumbe Magistrate's Court (Branch Court), Umzumbe - Emzumbe Location, Hibberdene 4220 - 039 972 1788/ 039 972 1720
Utrecht Magistrate's Court, Utrecht - 51 Voor Street, Utrecht 2980 - 034 331 3184
Verulam Magistrate's Court, Verulam - 52 George Sewpersad Street, Verulam 4340 - 032 439 1711
Vryheid Magistrate's Court, Vryheid - 212 Church Street, Vryheid 3100 - 034 981 4911/4912/9809
Wasbank Magistrate's Court (Branch Court), Wasbank - SAPS Wasbank, Rademeyer Road, Wasbank - 034 393 1164/1190
Weenen Magistrate's Court, Weenen - Retief Street, Weenen 3325 - 036 354 1621
Wentworth Magistrate's Court (Branch Court), Wentworth - c/o Austerville Drive & Petingo Grove, Wentworth 4005 - 031 468 2061
Winterton Magistrate's Court (Periodical Court), Winterton - 1 President Str, SAPS Winterton - 036 352 3030/3032

Frequently asked questions

Do I need an attorney for a Magistrate's Court matter?

Not always. Small claims, maintenance applications, and domestic violence protection orders are all designed to be workable without one, though an attorney is worth engaging for anything contested or where the other side is represented.

What is the difference between a Magistrate's Court and a Regional Court?

They share the same building network but a Regional Court hears more serious criminal charges and higher-value civil claims than a district-level Magistrate's Court is permitted to.