(1) The parties to a proceeding may apply for an order in terms of an agreement reached about a matter in dispute in the proceeding:
(a) by lodging a draft consent order; or
(b) by tendering a draft consent order to a judicial officer during a court event; or
(c) orally, during a court hearing or trial.
(2) A draft consent order must state that it is made by consent and must be signed by each party or the party's legal representative.
(3) If the litigation guardian of a party seeks a consent order (other than an order relating to practice or procedure), the litigation guardian must file an affidavit setting out the facts relied on to satisfy the court that the order is in the party's best interests.