1.2 The Select Committee noted that the Magistrates Commission, on 31 March 2006 and in terms of section 13(4A)(a) of the Magistrates Act, 1993, determined to withhold Mr Makamu's remuneration. A report to this effect was tabled in Parliament on 7 April, 2006. The National Assembly confirmed the Commission's determination on 21 June 2006 and the National Council of Provinces shortly thereafter.