(a) |
has initiated a case as described in rule 23; |
(b) |
has filed a notice of appearance in accordance with these rules; |
(c) |
has been granted leave to intervene in a case under rule 13(2); |
(d) |
has intervened in a case under section 29 of the Restitution of Land Rights Act; |
(e) |
has been admitted to the case as an amicus curiae under rule 14; or |
(f) |
has participated in arbitration proceedings which led to a determination under the Land Reform (Labour Tenants) Act, |
is a participating party.
(2) |
Only a participating party in a case is entitled to— |
(a) |
deliver or file documents; |
(b) |
have documents delivered to him or her; |
(c) |
participate in any procedures before the hearing; |
(d) |
participate in or be represented at the hearing; and |
(e) |
apply for leave to appeal or participate in any appeal against any order of the Court, |
unless the Court orders otherwise.
(3) |
In these rules, every reference to "party" in relation to the matters contained in subrule (2) includes participating parties only, unless the context indicates otherwise. |
(4) |
Notwithstanding the provisions of subrule (2), any government department, government official or organ of state may file a report in any case without participating in that case. |