A reference to the Kimberley court usually means the magistrate court, but Kimberley also hosts other justice institutions that are not the same office and cannot be reached on the same number.
Official contact channels
- Kimberley Magistrate Court: 053 807 0600
- Kimberley Magistrate Court mobile: 073 113 3360
Services and responsibilities
The Department of Justice lower courts directory lists one magistrate court at Kimberley, the main seat of the Frances Baard district, sitting also at Modderrivier and Ritchie. The Masters Office in Kimberley, which deals with deceased estates and trusts, is a separate institution with its own contacts and is not reached through the magistrate court.
Office and address information
The magistrate court is on the corner of Knight and Stead Street, Kimberley, 8300, with post to Private Bag X5014.
Applications and escalation
If your matter concerns a deceased estate, a will or a trust, it belongs with the Masters Office rather than the magistrate court. Criminal, civil, maintenance, domestic violence and childrens court matters belong with the magistrate court on the number above.
Sources
- justice.gov.za/contact/lowercourts_full.html, the Department of Justice lower courts directory, read 2 September 2026.