3. The Commission is of the view that the withholding of Mr Jacobs' remuneration, pending the consideration by Parliament of a recommendation for his removal from office, is justified. There seems to be no reasons why a magistrate on suspension, who is not fit to hold office, and is being removed from office for that reason, should be paid for the period during which he is suspended prior to his removal. Mr Jacobs was invited to show cause why the Commission should not determine to withhold his remuneration in terms of the Act. His attorneys responded on his behalf.