Refugees Act, 1998 (Act No. 130 of 1998)RulesThe Refugee Appeal Board Rules, 200315. Subpoena of Witnesses |
| (1) | The Appeal Board may either of its own volition or on the request of any party to the appeal, subject to the approval of the Appeal Board, subpoena any person to serve as a witness at a hearing of the Appeal Board at such time and place as may be specified in the subpoena which shall be issued in Form RAB(04). |
| (2) | The Appeal Board may require a witness to answer any questions and/or to provide any relevant documentation related to an appeal. |
| (3) | No person shall be required to travel more than 50 kilometres from his or her place of residence in obedience to a subpoena unless the party at the request of which the subpoena is issued pays the reasonable expenses of such attendance as determined by the Appeal Board. |
| (4) | Service of any such subpoena issued shall be effected by a member of the South African Police Services, the Sheriff of the Court or in a manner determined by the Appeal Board. |