International Trade Administration Act, 2002 (Act No. 71 of 2002)Chapter 4 : Investigation, evaluation and adjudication proceduresPart E – Powers of investigative search and inspections40. Witnesses |
| (1) | A person questioned or giving evidence in terms of section 39, must answer every relevant question truthfully and to the best of that person's ability. |
| (2) | The law regarding a witness' privilege in a criminal case in a court of law applies equally to a person who is giving evidence in terms of section 39. |
| (3) | A self-incriminating answer given or statement made to a person exercising powers in terms of this Act is not admissible as evidence against the person who gave that answer or made that statement in criminal proceedings, except for perjury or an offence contemplated in section 53 or 54(2)(d). |