Staff member at Protea Magistrate’s Court tests positive for Covid-19

The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development says the court will close its doors to allow for decontamination and disinfection.

All affected staff members who were in contact with the person are currently self-isolating and will be screened on Tuesday.

The department's spokesperson Crispin Phiri says measures have been put in place to minimise the disruption to court processes.

"It is important to stress that urgent domestic violence matters and applications for protection orders are being attended to by the surrounding courts so these services are available.”

In the interim all first appearances will be diverted to Lenasia Magistrate’s Court.

Phiri says the department hopes the court will be back up and running on Wednesday.