Intergovernmental Relations Framework Act, 2005 (Act No. 13 of 2005)

Chapter 4 : Settlement of Intergovernmental Disputes

41. Declaring disputes as formal intergovernmental disputes
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1)An organ of state that is a party to an intergovernmental dispute with another government or organ of state may declare the dispute a formal intergovernmental dispute by notifying the other party of such declaration in writing.

 

2)Before declaring a formal intergovernmental dispute the organ of state in question must, in good faith, make every reasonable effort to settle the dispute, including the initiation of direct negotiations with the other party or negotiations through an intermediary.