Hearsay evidence can be provisionally accepted if you call the person.
Problem is Mnisi is not sure himself, if he will call or get them to appear - makes this witness pointless
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If adv Mnisi believes there is conspiracy to frame accused using Simphiwe he would have called DCS, parole docs, SAPS and medics instead of a witness who testifies about the said's actions.
His reluctance to call them raises eyebrows.
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@dvdmabuza Exaggerated which other did he say he will call but didn't. He didn't call Leshabane and that evidence was going to be dismissed if defence didn't call.
@Timeislessl The Dr should simply ask this witness, Are you a qualified medical doctor? Are you trained to diagnose medical conditions? Did you personally examine Sim? Did you conduct any medical tests? And are you qualified to give this court a medical opinion on his condition?
@ctovakare@Quant_Analyst1 Thabiso gave a medical opinion that Simphiwe was incapable of deposing a statement because he was as he Thabiso explains "APPEARS" unfit - difference is he doesnt say I have his medic report to support my unqualified opinion
@ctovakare@Quant_Analyst1 Except you need to be a doctor to testify on impact of medical condition on any person.
Why are you treating this as if it's a village lore?