STATE V GUMEDE and OTHERS, 6-24 MARCH 2023, DURBAN HIGH COURT
Members of the media are advised that the trial in the matter State v Gumede and Others has
been set down to be heard at the Durban High Court from 6 – 24 March 2023.
Media access to the venue will be by accreditation only. Members of the media interested in
covering the proceedings are requested to apply for accreditation by submitting their details
using the template provided here – https://www.judiciary.org.za/index.php/news/mediaaccreditation – to Ms Zininzi Makgoale at ZMakgoale@judiciary.org.za and CC
LNtuli@judiciary.org.za, by no later than 12h00 on Wednesday, 1 March 2023.
Accreditation applications not submitted using the provided template will not be
considered. Personal information will be processed in line with the Protection of Personal
Information Act (Act No. 4 of 2013).
Accreditation cards will be distributed to approved applicants. Accreditation confirmations will
be conducted via email.
Attention is drawn to an order of the court, which accompanies this media advisory. The order
details the conditions for film and broadcast of this trial. Please scroll down for the order.
Broadcasters are requested to make their submissions to the court as follows: Ms K Marais,
KMarais@judiciary.org.za by no later than 12h00, Wednesday, 1 March 2023. Requests
submitted after this deadline will not be considered. Kindly ensure that the submission adheres
to the court order.
PROCEDURES TO BE AWARE OF:
- Court users are encouraged to wear face mask during proceedings.
- Your accreditation card will be your access to the courtroom.
