Failure of parties to attend hearing
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14.—(1) If a party fails to attend or be represented at a hearing of which the party has been duly notified in terms of rule 9, the tribunal may—
(a)unless it is satisfied that there is sufficient reason for such absence, hear and determine the appeal in the party’s absence; or
(b)adjourn the hearing.
(2) Before deciding to dispose of the appeal in the absence of a party, the tribunal must consider the party’s statement of case and any other documents submitted by that party in relation to the appeal.