The Justice and Constitutional Development Department says Specialised Commercial Crimes Courts (SCCC) have thus far scored a 92% conviction rate in matters which have been finalised by verdict. The courts were established and others enhanced following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s commitment to the establishment of such courts as a weapon to fight against rising serious commercial crimes and COVID-19 corruption. Justice Minister Ronald Lamola said the specialisation of the courts has allowed for the courts to work effectively. “When one looks at the number of matters heard and the conviction ra…