3. The misconduct inquiry against Mr Prinsloo commenced on 29 April 2010 and was finally concluded on 26 July 2010. Mr Prinsloo admitted to guilt on 10 charges of misconduct against him. The Presiding Officer, having questioned him in terms of regulation 26(9) of the Regulations for Judicial Officers in the Lower Courts, 1994, found Mr Prinsloo guilty of misconduct as charged.