Mandating Procedures of Provinces Act, 2008
R 385
Refugees Act, 1998 (Act No. 130 of 1998)RulesThe Refugee Appeals Authority of South Africa Rules, 2013 as amended11. Postponement of Hearing |
| (1) | The Refugee Appeals Authority of South Africa may grant an application for the postponement of a hearing upon being satisfied that there is good cause for the postponement requested. |
| (2) | The Refugee Appeals Authority of South Africa may also postpone the hearing on its own accord. |
| (3) | Where a hearing is postponed, the Refugee Appeals Authority of South Africa shall notify the Appellant either orally or in writing of such postponement. |
| (4) | Application for postponement of an appeal hearing must be done in person by the appellant and if he or she is represented, by his/her representative on the date of the scheduled hearing before the appointed member or members concerned. |
| (5) | If the appellant or his/her representative is unable to appear on the date scheduled for the appeal hearing, the written application for postponement must be submitted to the registrar 5 days prior to the hearing date, if possible. |
| (6) | Failure to comply with any provision of the Rules relating to postponement may result in the member or members concerned determining the appeal on paper. |
[Rule 11 substituted by section 11(a-b) of Notice No. 1234, GG43913, dated 20 November 2020]
