Political analyst Goodenough Mashigo says he believes South Africa’s labour laws need to be reviewed to address what he describes as the growing misuse of medical certificates to avoid accountability in workplaces and public inquiries. His comments came amid growing concerns about witnesses and officials submitting sick notes to delay their appearances before the Madlanga Commission. Several individuals, including Investigating Directorate Against Corruption head Andrea Johnson and businessman Suliman Carrim, have cited medical reasons for not appearing before the commission. HPCSA Clarifies requirements for valid medical certificates and legal obligationsThe Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) has defended the integrity of medical practitioners amid growing public debate over sick notes. The HPCSA says only about two per cent of complaints against doctors relate to allegedly fraudulent or inadequate medical certificates, adding that the vast majority of practitioners act ethically.