Lerato Mbhiza
Social media influencer and bogus doctor Matthew Lani had charges against him dropped following his dramatic arrest at the Helen Joseph Hospital on Sunday where he got nabbed while trying to escape through a window.
NPA Spokesperson Phindi Mjonondwana said charges were dropped against the “bogus doctor” due to the lack of evidence.
She added that “You cannot be charged for lying…lying is not an offence,”
While briefing the media after his court appearance Lani said he was disappointed by the level of lazy journalism in South Africa.
“My fans have been supportive from day one, they’ve been amazing, and the naysayers will always talk. People are opinionated.
“I am just happy that the case got withdrawn. I will evaluate my content creation going forward because I love HIV/Aids education. Maybe I will do things differently.”
Lani has alleged that the Gauteng Department of Health used him for
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