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This presentation provides a detailed examination of the laws governing language usage in KwaZulu-Natal, including regulations on fair administrative procedures and language preferences in municipalities. It also explores the legal provisions related to language preferences and usage in the area concerned, as well as the official languages determined by municipalities.
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The KwaZulu-Natal Planning and Development Act, 2008 Publication of Notices: Languages
LAWS GOVERNING LANGUAGES (slide 1) • Constitution, 1996 (section 6) • Municipalities: Language usage and preferences of residents • Regulations on Fair Administrative Procedures, 2002 (Regulation No. R.1022 of 2002) (regulation 19(2)) • Language preferences and usage in the area concerned • Two official languages?: Is reference to regulation 18(1) in regulation 19(1) a wrong cross-reference (should be 18(1)(a)?)
LAWS GOVERNING LANGUAGES (slide 2) • Promotion of Administrative Justice Act, 2000 (Act No. 3 of 2000) (section 3(5)) • May follow another procedure in terms of an empowering provision that is fair but different • Municipal Systems Act, 2000 (Act No. 32 of 2000) (section 18(2)) • Language preferences and usagein the municipality • Special needs of people who cannot read or write
LAWS GOVERNING LANGUAGES (slide 3) • Municipal Systems Act, 2000 (Act No. 32 of 2000) (section 21(1)) • Official languages determined by the Municipality • Local newspaper circulating in the area; • Newspaper of record; or • Radio broadcast • (section 21(2)) • Language preferences and usage in the area (language policy: see Mosselbay Municipality Language Policy) • (section 21(3)) • Notice must be displayed at municipal offices