Small Claims Courts Act, 1984 (Act No. 61 of 1984)Chapter I : Establishment and Nature of Small Claims Courts4. Courts open to public |
| (1) | Subject to the provisions of subsection (2), the proceedings in a court shall take place in open court. |
| (2) | A court may in the interest of the administration of justice or of good order or of public morals or at the request of the parties to the proceedings for reasons considered sufficient by the court, order that the proceedings shall be held behind closed doors or that specified persons shall not be present thereat. |
| (3) | If any person present at the proceedings of a court disturbs the order of the court, the court may order that such person be removed and detained in custody until the court adjourns, or the court may, if in its opinion order cannot be otherwise maintained, order that the court room be cleared and that the public shall not be present at the proceedings. |