Auditor-General report to Parliament highlights SA courts massive backlog

VAAL TRIANGLE - The Auditor-General’s report to Parliament indicates that South African courts face a backlog of 37,838 cases as of 30 June 2024. Rape, murder, and assault are the most common backlogged cases. This represents a 13% increase from the previous year. According to the report, Gauteng and the Western Cape are major contributors. The backlog has also been worsened by perpetrators out on bail, leading to victim intimidation and further crimes. Members of Parliament are urging for swift action to address the delays.