(1) Cabinet may appoint another person to act temporarily in place of the Chairperson or a member where the Chairperson or a member of the Tribunal —
(a) is unable to perform the functions of the office of Chairperson or member of the Tribunal;
(b) is absent;
(c) dies;
(d) resigns under section 52; or
(e) is no longer a member as a result of his or her appointment being revoked under section 53.
(2) A person appointed under subsection (1) shall be appointed in a manner that complies with section 49 for the constitution of the Tribunal and holds office —
(a) in the case of the absence or inability of the Chairperson or member to perform his or her functions, only for the portion of the term of the absence or inability;
(b) in the case of the death, resignation or revocation of appointment of the Chairperson or member, the unexpired portion of the term of the former member.
(Substituted by Act 14 of 2021)