SMALL CLAIMS COURT BRANCHES FOR ALL REGIONS

MBABANE - The Small Claims Court will have branches in all the regions of the country.

The establishment of the Small Claims Courts in the Kingdom of Eswatini will not only bring relief to those who are owed small amounts of money of less than E10 000, but is also coming with over 15 vacancies.

Small claims court is a specialised tribunal created by statute, with specific duties and powers. It is designed to provide a judicial determination of disputes involving small amounts of money. Its procedure is significant for inexpensiveness, speed and simplicity.

The claims courts deal with minor civil claims in a speedy, affordable and simple manner without using an attorney.    

According to a statement that was issued by the Registrar of the Supreme Court, two of the branches will be in Mbabane and Pigg’s Peak towns while the others will be in Nhlangano, Manzini and Siteki. 

In the statement, it was further disclosed that five commissioners would be recruited to preside over the courts.  

According to an advertisement for the post, the duties of the commissioner would include; presiding over court proceedings and perform any other duties as assigned by the chief justice through the principal magistrate, among many others.

It was also highlighted that five legal clerks would be recruited and each of them would be attached to a Small Claims Court. The minimum requirement qualification for the legal clerk as per the statement, is a Diploma in Law.  

The court would also need five legal assistants to assist the litigants in the drafting of court pleadings as well as arranging court hearings. The minimum requirement qualification for the post of legal assistant is Diploma in Law.   

The Supreme Court Registrar, as per the statement, would also be recruited and attached to each of these courts.

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