The Economic Regulation of Transport Act, 2024 (Act No. 6 of 2024)Chapter 1 : Interpretation, Purpose and ApplicationPart A : Interpretation2. Interpretation |
(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. |