Mhlauli: What if?

It is possible that Mhlauli could just walk if the court acquits him. In the event that he is found guilty, this is what could happen to him.

Count one: Any person who,being employed in the public service, does or directs to be done, in abuse of the authority of his office,any arbitrary act prejudicial to the rights of another is guilty of an offence.

Under general punishment offences (section 33) the penal code stipulates that "when in this code no punishment is specifically for any offence, it shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years with a fine or with both.

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Routine child vaccination imperative

The recent Vaccination Day in Motokwe, orchestrated through collaborative efforts between UNICEF, USAID, BRCS, and the Ministry of Health, underscores a commendable stride towards fortifying child health services.The painful reality as reflected by the Ministry of Health's data regarding the decline in routine immunisation coverage since the onset of the pandemic, is a cause for concern.It underscores the urgent need to address the...

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