Criminal Procedure Act, 1977 (Act No. 51 of 1977)

Chapter 24 : Evidence

230. Evidence and sufficiency of evidence of appointment to public office
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Any evidence which, on the thirtieth day of May, 1961—

(a)would have been admissible as proof of the appointment of any person to any public office or the authority of any person to act as a public officer, shall be admissible in evidence in criminal proceedings;
(b)would have been deemed sufficient proof of the appointment of any person to any public office or of the authority of any person to act as a public officer, shall in criminal proceedings be deemed to be sufficient proof of such appointment or authority.