Magistrates Act, 1993 (Act No. 90 of 1993)Regulations for Judicial Officers in Lower Courts, 1994Chapter II : Regulations Regarding MagistratesPart II : Appointment8. Date of qualification obtained |
| (1) | A qualification, except one for which a thesis should be submitted or practical experience should be gained, shall be deemed to have been obtained with effect from the date immediately following that date on which the final examination of the last subject for the obtaining of the qualification was passed. |
| (2) | A qualification in respect of which a thesis should be submitted, shall be deemed to have been obtained with effect from the date on which the student finally fulfills his obligations, namely either the date on which his thesis is accepted finally, or the date on which he successfully undergoes the final oral examination, whichever is the later date. |
| (3) | A qualification in respect of which practical experience should be gained, shall be deemed to have been obtained with effect from the date immediately following that date which the relevant university or other educational institution indicates as the date on which the candidate has complied with all the requirements for the qualification. |
| (4) | [Regulation 8(4) has been repealed]. |