Refugees Act, 1998 (Act No. 130 of 1998)

Rules

Standing Committee for Refugee Affairs (SCRA) Rules, 2018

14. Interpretation
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1.All interviews before the SCRA will be conducted in the applicant's language of choice and proficiency.

 

2.The SCRA through the DHA, will provide the services of interpreters.

 

3.Applicants who are able to bring along their own interpreters to an interview are allowed to do so.

 

4.No one will be allowed to interpret any proceedings before SCRA if they are a close relative of the applicant or they stand to  benefit or be affected by the outcome. Close relative means anyone within the first blood relation, e.g., a parent, child or sibling. The SCRA retain the authority to decide if an individual should proceed as a translator.

 

5.All the information gathered through an interpreter during an interview will be taken as the information provided by an applicant.