[Rule 29 re-numbered by section 16 of Notice No. 1047, GG43758, dated 2 October 2020]
| (1) | The Public Protector may, if a party to a dispute is absent at proceedings— |
| (a) | continue with the proceedings; or |
| (b) | postpone the proceedings. |
| (2) | The Public Protector shall, if a party to a dispute or a person who has been notified to be present at the proceedings, is absent at the proceedings, issue a subpoena in terms of section 7 of the Act, in the form of Annexure C to these Rules, to compel the person to attend such proceedings and to give evidence or to produce a document during the proceedings, if the proceedings cannot be concluded without his or her attendance. |
| (a) | The Public Protector may dismiss a complaint if the complainant fails to comply with or participate in proceedings in accordance with the provisions of these Rules. |
| (b) | The Public Protector shall, in writing, notify both parties to a dispute of the dismissal and the reasons therefore. |
