South Africa
Consent
R149
Create a simple written consent confirming that a person gives permission for a specific act, process, arrangement, disclosure, activity, application, or decision.
A Consent document is used where a person or authorised representative gives permission for a specific action or arrangement. It can be adapted for school activities, travel, use of information, medical-related administrative consent, workplace consent, access to records, participation in events, release of documents, or general authorisation.
South African legal context (2026 checklist)
Consent should be informed, specific, voluntary, and given by a person with legal capacity or proper authority. If the consent involves personal information, the document should state what information will be processed, why it is needed, who will receive it, how long it will be kept, and whether consent may be withdrawn. Where a child is involved, parental or guardian authority may be required.
- South African common law of consent and contract
- Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013
- Children’s Act 38 of 2005, where a child is involved
- Electronic Communications and Transactions Act 25 of 2002
- Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008, where consumer transactions or activities are involved
- National Health Act 61 of 2003, where health-related consent is involved
- Promotion of Access to Information Act 2 of 2000, where access to records is involved
Use this as a starting point only. Verify current gazetted amendments, tribunal rules, and SARS / DOL circulars that may apply to your matter.
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Who is giving consent?
Who is receiving or relying on the consent?
What exactly is being consented to?
Is the consent for a child, adult, employee, client, tenant, customer, student, patient, or participant?
Is the consent once-off or ongoing?
Can the consent be withdrawn?
Is personal information being collected, used, shared, or stored?
Are there any risks, costs, consequences, or conditions?
Is proof of identity or authority required?
Does a parent, guardian, curator, company representative, or authorised person need to sign?
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