8. Having considered the evidence at the misconduct inquiry regarding count two, the Presiding Officer, on 5 July 2010, found Mr Chauke guilty of misconduct in that he failed to act at all times in a manner which upholds and promotes the good name, dignity and esteem of the office of magistrate and the administration of justice. The Presiding Officer postponed the imposition of a sanction for a period of 12 months on certain conditions in terms of regulation 26(17)(a) of the Regulations for Judicial Officers in the Lower Courts, 1994. He was found not guilty on count three.