Mhlauli's release on bail triggers ethical quandary

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The recent release on bail of former Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Local Government and Lands, Elvidge Mhlauli, has raised questions of possible 'conflict of interest' on the part of presiding judge, Key Dingake who is a cousin of Mhlauli's lawyer, Kgalalelo Monthe.

Commentators in the legal fraternity and the general public are perplexed by the ethical dilemma regarding Dingake's ability to objectively handle the case.

Mhlauli who was serving a seven-year prison sentence following his conviction on two counts of abuse of office and giving a commissioner of oaths false information, was granted freedom by Dingake after his successful bail application, pending appeal. 

Editor's Comment
Dear gov't, doctors: Ntwakgolo ke ya molomo

With both sides entrenched in legal battles and public spats, the risk to public health, trust in institutions, and the welfare of doctors grows by the day. It's time for cooler heads to prevail. The government and BDU must return to the negotiating table, not with threats, but with a shared commitment to resolve this crisis fairly and urgently.At the heart of this dispute lies a simple truth: doctors aren't just employees but guardians...

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