Johannesburg Central Magistrate’s Court Civil Section

Constitutional Legislation

Constitutional Legislation provided for in the Magistrate’s Court

Kindly note that currently the following Constitutional Legislation (i.e. legislation that was enacted as a direct consequence  of the constitutional imperative contained in the Constitution to do so) is provided for in the Magistrate’s Courts.   

The Promotion of Access to Information Act, 2000 (Act 2 of 2000) (“PAIA”).
Follow the links below to download/access:

• Information on PAIA
• A copy of the PAIA procedural rules (PDF)

The Promotion of Equality and Prevention of Unfair Discrimination Act, 2000 (Act 4 of 2000) (“PEPUDA”)
Follow the links below to download/access:

• The PEPUDA Act (PDF)
• A copy of the PEPUDA procedural rules (PDF)
• The relevant forms

Although also considered Constitutional Legislation the provisions of the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act, 2000 (Act 3 of 2000) (“PAJA”) is, however, not yet available for adjudication in the Magistrate’s Courts.