Justice Tsoho, issued the practice directions for cases to be heard virtually on Zoom, Skype or any other audio-visual means approved by the court.
The Chief Judge said the guidelines took effect from Monday May 18, adding that the virtual proceeding, can only be held with the consent of the parties and their counsels.
Under the new rules, judges of the court cannot hear more than 9 cases in a day while the Judge and counsel involved are also expected to wear their robes for such proceedings.
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