High Court of South Africa

Each High Court division has general jurisdiction over a defined geographical area in which it is situated.

The decisions of a division are binding on magistrates' courts within its area of jurisdiction.

The Master of the High Court keeps all the records relating to people's estates (whether they are deceased or insolvent).

The Sheriff delivers certain documents to the parties in a civil case, and also attaches property when a warrant is issued.

They sit at least twice a year, moving around to serve more rural areas.

Coat of arms of South Africa
A crowd outside the Johannesburg High Court during the Jacob Zuma rape trial .
Map of the areas of jurisdiction of High Court divisions and seats