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A Free State High Court judge, Lepona Lekale, is facing a Judicial Conduct Tribunal after eight years of sick leave while still receiving full pay and perks—including a subsidized Mercedes. He declined early retirement due to health, citing traditional healers’ warnings that retiring early would cause permanent blindness, despite medical diagnoses confirming he’s already blind. With his health deteriorating since 2018—including losing a leg and toes—he’s even claimed recent spiritual messages predict his sight’s return. The tribunal now weighs his fitness for office, questioning his reliance on traditional medicine while acknowledging his incapacity. The case sparks debate over judicial support systems and raises urgent questions about fairness, compassion, and the cost of maintaining a system that pays two salaries for one position.

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