Restitution of Land Rights Act, 1994 (Act No. 22 of 1994)Chapter III : The Land Claims Court25. Holding of office |
| (1) | The provisions of sections 174(8) and 177 of the Constitution with regard to making of an oath or solemn affirmation and the removal or suspension of judges shall apply mutatis mutandis to judges of the Court. |
[Section 25(1) substituted by section 16 of Act No. 63 of 1997]
| (2) | An assessor shall take an oath or make a solemn affirmation that he or she will, on the evidence placed before him or her, give a true verdict or considered opinion upon the issues to be tried. |
| (3) | An assessor's oath or affirmation shall be administered by the presiding judge at the commencement of the hearing of every matter, before any evidence is led. |
[Section 25 substituted by section 11 of Act No. 78 of 1996]