Statistics Act, 1999
R 385
National Credit Act, 2005 (Act No. 34 of 2005)Chapter 8 : Enforcement of ActPart B : Offences160. Offences relating to regulator and Tribunal |
| (1) | A person commits an offence who contravenes or fails to comply with an order of the Tribunal. |
| (2) | A person commits an offence who— |
| (a) | does anything calculated to improperly influence the Tribunal or a regulator concerning any matter connected with an investigation; |
| (b) | anticipates any findings of the Tribunal or a regulator concerning an investigation in a way that is calculated to influence the proceedings or findings; |
| (c) | does anything in connection with an investigation that would have been contempt of court if the proceedings had occurred in a court of law; |
| (d) | knowingly provides false information to a regulator; |
| (e) | defames the Tribunal or a member of the Tribunal, in their respective official capacities; |
| (f) | wilfully interrupts the proceedings of a hearing or misbehaves in the place where a hearing is being conducted; |
| (g) | acts contrary to a warrant to enter and search; or |
| (h) | without authority, but claiming to have authority in terms of section 153— |
| (i) | enters or searches premises; or |
| (ii) | attaches or removes an article or document. |
