Matthew Lani had been picked up after entering a hospital and accused of impersonating a doctor.
South Africa's Matthew Lani garnered thousands of followers by sharing medical advice and selling medication online.However, on Tuesday, the National Prosecuting Authority said it had "no evidence" to charge Mr Lani with.
This does not mean Mr Lani is totally off the hook. Ms Mjonondwane said the NPA has ordered further investigations and upon receiving the results it will decide "whether or not criminal proceedings should be instituted against the suspect". However, on Tuesday, Mr Lani's lawyer told reporters outside Johannesburg magistrates' court: "His conduct... in actual fact, he was just doing it for entertainment.
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