Paragraph 27 Public right to attend hearing

A member of the public is entitled to attend any hearing unless the court is of the opinion that such attendance would, or would be likely to, prejudice the justness or fairness of that hearing.

But to be heard (other than as a witness) a person must be a party to the application or a representative of a party with a right of audience in terms of rule 100 and, if a respondent, must have lodged answers.