Superior Courts Act, 2013 (Act No. 10 of 2013)Chapter 1 : Introductory Provisions2. Objects and interpretation of Act |
| (1) | The objects of this Act are— |
| (a) | to consolidate and rationalise the laws pertaining to Superior Courts as contemplated in item 16(6) of Schedule 6 to the Constitution; |
| (b) | to bring the structure of the Superior Courts in line with the provisions of Chapter 8 and the transformation imperatives of the Constitution; and |
| (c) | to make provision for the administration of the judicial functions of all courts, including governance issues, over which the Chief Justice exercises responsibility. |
| (2) | This Act must be read in conjunction with Chapter 8 of the Constitution, which contains the founding provisions for the structure and jurisdiction of the Superior Courts, the appointment of judges of the Superior Courts and matters related to the Superior Courts. |
| (3) | The provisions of this Act relating to Superior Courts other than the Constitutional Court, the Supreme Court of Appeal or the High Court of South Africa, are complementary to any specific legislation pertaining to such Courts, but in the event of a conflict between this Act and such legislation, such legislation must prevail. |