CONSTITUTIONAL COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA
Case CCT 84/12
In the matter between:
JUSTICE MPONDOMBINI SIGCAU Applicant And
PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF First Respondent SOUTH AFRICA
COMMISSION ON TRADITIONAL Second Respondent LEADERSHIP DISPUTES AND CLAIMS
CHAIRPERSON OF THE COMMISSION ON Third Respondent TRADITIONAL LEADERSHIP DISPUTES
AND CLAIMS
ZANOZUKO TYELOVUYO SIGCAU Fourth Respondent BRINKS SOUTHERN AFRICA (PTY) LIMITED Fifth Respondent PREMIER: EASTERN CAPE PROVINCE Sixth Respondent NATIONAL HOUSE OF TRADITIONAL LEADERS Seventh Respondent EASTERN CAPE HOUSE OF TRADITIONAL LEADERS Eighth Respondent IKUMKANI YAMAPHONDO ASE NYANDENI Ninth Respondent CENTRE FOR LAW AND SOCIETY Amicus Curiae
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DIRECTIONS DATED 06 FEBRUARY 2013
The Chief Justice has issued the following directions:
1. The amicus curiae must file written argument on or before Monday 11 February 2013.
2. The written argument may not repeat any submissions made on behalf of any of the parties and must include:
(a) submissions on the relevance of its approach to customary law to the ultimate issue to be decided in the case;
(b) the legal basis for admission of its proposed “report on publications in the public domain” as part of the court record;
(c) a copy of the proposed report.
3. Written responses to the submissions of the amicus curiae, if any, must be filed by the parties on or before Friday, 15 February 2013.
4. The amicus curiae will be required to present brief oral argument, not exceeding 20 minutes, at the hearing on Thursday 21 February 2013.
5. Further directions may be issued.
MARTIE STANDER SENIOR REGISTRAR
CONSTITUTIONAL COURT
TO: LEGAL RESOURCES CENTRE Amicus Attorneys
17th Floor Bram Fischer Towers 20 Albert Street
Marshalltown
JOHANNESBURG Tel: (011) 836 9831 Fax: (011) 834 4273 Ref: S Nindi
AND TO: WEBBER WENTZEL Applicant's Attorneys
3 10 Fricker Road
Illovo Boulevard JOHANNESBURG 2196
Tel: (011) 530 5461 Fax: (011) 530 6461
Ref: Mr M Hathorn / Ms A Khumalo (2092431) AND TO: BHADRISH DAYA ATTORNEYS First, Second, Third and Fifth Respondent’s Attorneys 350 Eastwood Street
Cnr Eastwood & Arcadia Street Arcadia
PRETORIA
Tel: (012) 342 9815/17 Fax: (012) 342 9812 Ref: B DAYA / C266/10