Rules Board Invites Comment on SCA and Magistrates’ Courts Rule Amendments
Brought to you by SA Legal Academy: The Rules Board for Courts of Law, acting under the Rules Board for Courts of Law Act, No. 107 of 1985, has invited public comment on six sets of draft amendments to the rules of court.
The proposed changes primarily target the Supreme Court of Appeal Rules and the Magistrates’ Courts Rules. Specifically, the Board has released draft amendments concerning Rule 18 and Rule 19 of the Supreme Court of Appeal, alongside adjustments to the Magistrates’ Courts framework. Stakeholders and legal practitioners are required to submit written representations on the proposals by no later than 27 February 2026.
Key Areas of Amendment
- Amendments to Rule 18 of the Supreme Court of Appeal Rules.
- Amendments to Rule 19 of the Supreme Court of Appeal Rules.
- Proposed procedural changes to the Magistrates’ Courts Rules.
Click here to download the draft amendments for the Supreme Court of Appeal Rules.
What this means for you, your business, or your clients
- For yourself: Legal practitioners must review the proposed changes to Rule 18 and 19 of the SCA to ensure future appellate filings comply with updated procedural requirements.
- For your business: Litigation firms should assess how the proposed Magistrates’ Courts rule changes might affect internal case management workflows and cost structures for lower court proceedings.
- For your clients: Clients involved in active or pending litigation in the SCA or Magistrates’ Courts may face revised timelines or documentary requirements once these amendments are finalised and promulgated.
Originally published at https://legalacademy.co.za/news/read/rules-of-court-input-sought-on-six-amendment-proposals