2. HEARING 1. At the hearing, Mr. J B Sibanyoni MP representing Ms Botha requested an adjournment to prepare an adequate defence. The request for the extension was agreed to by the Panel. 2. Ms Botha confirmed that she did not require a translator. 3. The hearing rescheduled on 4 August 2011, the Co-Chairpersons agreed that Ms Z Rantho would replace Ms W Magadla who was unavailable. Ms Botha had no objections to the change in the Panel. 4. Ms. Botha took the prescribed oath and pleaded not guilty to the charges, stating that she did not receive any benefit from Trifecta, but a loan which was to be repaid. She also stated that her affidavit of 22 February 2011 was not meant to mislead the Committee. She said that she had no legal experience to account for the mistake.