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

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Use of Official Languages Regulations, 2013

Part 5: Exemption in terms of Section 12

8. Requirements for an application for exemption

 

(1) An application for exemption must be in writing and must contain—
(a) the name, address, and contact information of the applicant; and
(b) the full and detailed grounds on which the application is based.

 

(2) The Minister must provide the applicant with a written acknowledgement of receipt of the application and may:
(a) request such further documentation or particulars in writing from an applicant relating to any matter pertaining to the application as it may deem necessary; and
(b) conduct such investigation and/or inspection of the applicant in terms of the Act as the director-general may deem necessary in the circumstances.

 

(3) The Minister may grant the exemption, with or without conditions and must inform the applicant in writing of the decision.