In this Schedule any word or expression to which a meaning has been assigned in the Act shall have that meaning, and unless the context otherwise indicates—

“broker”

means a person dealing with wool in the course of trade by treating, keeping, conveying, selling or processing wool on behalf of a producer or cause such actions to be taken on behalf of a producer, or for himself;

“Cape Wools SA”

means Cape Wools SA, an association not for gain incorporated under section 21 of the Companies Act, 1973 (Act No. 61 of 1973), with registration number 1997/03450/08;

“exporter”

means a person dealing with wool in the course of trade by exporting it from the Republic;

“importer”

means a person dealing with wool in the course of trade by importing it into the Republic;

“magisterial district”

means a magisterial district as defined from time to time by the national Government of the Republic;

“processor”

means a person dealing with wool in the course of trade by scouring and combing it, or processing it in any other manner, or cause such actions to be taken;

“producer”

means a person producing wool or involved in the production of wool;

“Republic”

means the Republic of South Africa;

“the Act”

means the Marketing of Agricultural Products Act, 1996 (Act No. 47 of 1996), as amended;

“trader or wool buyer”

means a person dealing with wool in the course of trade by buying and selling wool; and

“wool”

means the removed natural coat of the sheep (genus ovis), in whatever form.