With reference to theories of ethics, legislations, Namibia or South Africacase laws and legal academic literature discuss the principle and requirements for a "fit and proper person" and make determination to wether Maria is a fit and proper person

Maria a highly known and fierce lawyer, did not appear in court on 01 March 2023 as was required. Fearing to be found in contempt of court - she altered the date on a sick leave certificate from 28 February 20223 to 02 March 2023. In Maria's absence, the matter was then postponed to 03 March 2023. On the succeeding court date 03 March 2023, the court inquired from Maria as to why she did appear on 01 March 2023. Maria presented the sick leave certificate in court and claimed that she was attending to medical concerns. Instructions: With reference to theories of ethics, legislations, case law, and legal academic literature discuss the principle and requirements for a "fit and proper person" and make a determination to whether Maria is a fit and proper person. 141