The Office of the Chief Justice says it is working to review and strengthen internal controls to safeguard the credibility of courts through the prevention and early detection of fraud and corruption. This follows THIS WWEEK's exposure of alleged systemic corruption at the Eastern Cape Division of the High Court in Mthatha. There are claims that court officials solicit bribes, some as high as 15-thousand rand from attorneys to perform routine administrative functions. Nine officials are accused of extorting bribes and work in various departments ranging from junior typists to senior managers. Chief Justice Mandisa Maya, conducted an oversight visit of the High Court, following these allegations. She has pledged to spare no effort to prevent, detect, punish and eradicate wrongdoing. For more Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Zincedile Tiya, Secretary General of the National Association of Democratic Lawyers...