Use of Official Languages Act, 2012 (Act No. 12 of 2012)

Notices

Language Policy of the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development

14. Language of Court Proceedings
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14.1 The use of official languages in court, including court interpretation services, court processes, court documents and recording of court proceedings, shall be regulated, consistent with section 1713 of the Constitution, by the Rules of Court or any other applicable legislation.

 

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3 Section 171 of the Constitution provides that "All courts function in terms of national legislation, and their rules and procedures must be provided for in terms of national legislation."