Section 124 - Facts of common knowledge need not be proved.

(1) Proof shall not be required of a fact the knowledge of which is not reasonably open to question and which is-

(a) common knowledge in the locality in which the proceeding is being held, or generally; or

(b) capable of verification by reference to a document the authority of which cannot reasonably be questioned.

(2) The court may acquire, in any manner it deems fit, knowledge of a fact to which subsection (1) of this section refers, and shall take such knowledge into account.

(3) The court shall give to a party to any proceeding such opportunity to make submission, and to refer to a relevant information, in relation to the acquiring or taking into account of such knowledge, as is necessary to ensure that the party is not unfairly prejudiced.