Social Assistance Act, 2004 (Act No. 13 of 2004)

Chapter 5 : General Provisions

30. Offences

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A person is guilty of an offence if he or she—

(a)hinders or obstructs the Director-General or an employee of the Department or the Agency in the performance of his or her functions in terms of this Act;
(b)refuses or fails to comply with a requirement or request which the Agency or an employee of the Inspectorate has lawfully set or made in the performance of his or her functions in terms of this Act;
(c)intentionally furnishes the Agency or an employee of the Inspectorate with false or misleading information;
(d)has been subpoenaed under section 23 or 28 and fails or refuses, without sufficient cause, to—
(i)appear at the time and place specified in the subpoena;
(ii)remain in attendance until excused by the person presiding at the enquiry from further attendance; or
(iii)take an oath or to make an affirmation as a witness.