[Rule 28 re-numbered by section 16 of Notice No. 1047, GG43758, dated 2 October 2020]
| (1) | The Public Protector shall give the parties involved in the investigation and other person whose attendance before the Public Protector is required, notice of the intended proceedings by means of – |
| (b) | a notification on a form which substantially corresponds with the form provided for in Annexure E to these Rules. |
[Rule 28(1) substituted by section 18 of Notice No. 1047, GG43758, dated 2 October 2020]
| (2) | The notice referred to in sub-rule (1) shall be issued at least 7 days before the date of such proceedings, unless the parties and persons concerned agree to a shorter period. |
[Rule 28(2) substituted by section 19 of Notice No. 1047, GG43758, dated 2 October 2020]
| (3) | The notice referred to in sub-rule (1) shall contain the following information: |
| (a) | The place where the proceedings will be held; |
| (b) | the date and time of the proceedings; |
| (c) | the aspects in respect of which evidence will be required; |
| (d) | the names of the other persons who will attend the proceedings and who will give evidence; |
| (e) | an invitation to the parties to the dispute to bring any person who has personal knowledge about the issues in respect of which evidence is to be given at the proceedings; |
| (f) | an indication whether or not a person who will attend the proceedings shall bring any document to such proceedings; and |
| (g) | any other information which the Public Protector deems fit. |
| (4) | The notice referred to in sub-rule (1) may be submitted to the person concerned in any manner— |
| (a) | having regard to the date of the proceedings; and |
| (b) | ensuring that the person receives the notice or information. |
| (5) | The Public Protector shall keep proof of receipt of the notice referred to in sub-rule (1). |
