A.

Presiding officers may conduct independent research on all aspects pertaining to a case.

B.
Presiding officers may not conduct research but they may command the parties to submit written opinions to aid the court in rendering decisions.

C.
All of the above.

D.
A & D above.

E.
Presiding officers may independently investigate the law, but not facts.

F.
According to Rule 31(1) of the Constitutional Court Rules, presiding officers may investigate factual material but only if it is easily ascertainable or general knowledge.

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