Use of Official Languages Act, 2012 (Act No. 12 of 2012)NoticesDSAC Language Policy8. Use of official languages by DSAC |
| 8.1 | The following factors will be taken into account in determining which official languages DSAC will use in each context/situation: |
| 8.1.1 | Usage |
| 8.1.2 | Practicality |
| 8.1.3 | Expense |
| 8.1.4 | Regional circumstances |
| 8.1.5 | The balance of the needs and preferences of the public it serves. |
| 8.2 | As set out in the table below and subject to at least three languages being used at anytime. |
DSAC Purpose
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Language |
Inter and intra-government communications |
English |
Communicating with members of the public (official written correspondence) |
The official languages of the Republic, with due regard to the criteria outlined in clause 8.1 above |
Communicating with members of the public (oral communication) |
The official languages of the Republic, with due regard to the criteria outlined in clause 8.1 above |
Official publications intended for public distribution (notices on the website, advertisements, signage on buildings and forms) |
The official languages of the Republic, with due regard to the criteria outlined in clause 8.1 above |
Public hearings (Izimbizo) and other official proceedings |
The official languages of the Republic, with due regard to the criteria outlined in clause 8.1 above |
Communication with the hearing or sight impaired |
The DSAC Language Unit will facilitate SASL interpretation and conversion into Braille or, alternatively, audio on request |
International communication |
English or the preferred language of the country concerned |