Use of Official Languages Act, 2012 (Act No. 12 of 2012)RegulationsUse of Official Languages Regulations, 2013Part 5: Exemption in terms of Section 128. Requirements for an application for exemption |
| (1) | An application for exemption must be in writing and must contain— |
| (a) | the name, address, and contact information of the applicant; and |
| (b) | the full and detailed grounds on which the application is based. |
| (2) | The Minister must provide the applicant with a written acknowledgement of receipt of the application and may: |
| (a) | request such further documentation or particulars in writing from an applicant relating to any matter pertaining to the application as it may deem necessary; and |
| (b) | conduct such investigation and/or inspection of the applicant in terms of the Act as the director-general may deem necessary in the circumstances. |
| (3) | The Minister may grant the exemption, with or without conditions and must inform the applicant in writing of the decision. |