6. Ms Oliphant subsequently appeared before the Ethics Committee at Pretoria on 06 November 2008. She indicated that she had been suffering from a major depressive disorder and that she was admitted to a Psychiatric Clinic for the period 02 - 24 April 2008. A medical certificate for this period was produced. No application for leave or medical certificates was produced for the period 25 April - 05 November 2008.