4. Having considered all the evidence placed before him in mitigation, the Presiding Officer found that Mr Prinsloo's misconduct, although very serious, did not justify a sanction of removal from office. The Presiding Officer ordered that Mr Prinsloo be cautioned and reprimanded by the Chairperson of the Magistrates Commission and the Cluster Head within a month from the imposition of sanction. Mr Prinsloo was further ordered to tender a written apology to the complainant within seven days thereafter. Arrangements were made for Mr Prinsloo to appear before the Chairperson and the Cluster Head on 12 August 2010.