The Economic Regulation of Transport Act, 2024 (Act No. 6 of 2024)

Chapter 1 : Interpretation, Purpose and Application

Part A : Interpretation

2. Interpretation

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(1) This Act must be interpreted in a manner that gives effect to the purposes set out in section 3.

 

(2) If a provision of this Act requires a document to be signed or initialled by a party to a transaction, that signing or initialling may be effected in any manner recognised by law, including by use of—
(a) an advanced electronic signature, as defined in the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act, 2002 (Act No. 25 of 2002); or
(b) an electronic signature, as defined in the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act, 2002 (Act No. 25 of 2002).

 

(3) If there is an inconsistency between any provision of this Act and a provision of the Public Finance Management Act, the provisions of the Public Finance Management Act shall prevail.

 

(4) In respect of any matter arising under this Act, the provisions of this Act prevail in the case of an inconsistency between any provision of this Act, and a provision of any other transport legislation.

 

(5) The access, protection and dissemination of information, including personal and confidential information, must be done in a manner consistent with and in accordance with POPIA and PAIA.