In the event that files have been removed from storage boxes for your consultation, please return these to the reading room official once you have completed your research. However, where this inconveniences you, the researcher, you may come to an agreement with the reading room official. Please note that you may not use a fountain pen or a ball point pen when working with archival documents. In some repositories pencils may be bought at the desk of the reading room at R1,00 each. Eating and drinking are not allowed in the reading rooms, and you may not bring either food or drinks into the reading rooms.
Smoking is forbidden inside all government premises.
Cell phones are not allowed in the reading room. Please do not place boxes or documents on the floor of the reading room. Our reading room officials are there to assist you at every level of your visit to the reading room. This applies to inquiries in languages other than English. You may request to be assisted in any of our country's eleven official languages.