South Africa: People Tried to Demonise Me As Some Unconventional Freak - Noakes

A relieved Professor Tim Noakes put his head in his hands and struggled to hold back tears on Friday when he was found not guilty of unprofessional conduct after being charged by the Health Professions Council of South Africa.

"What happened was people tried to demonise me as being some unconventional freak who had suddenly gone from being one of the best scientists in SA to a complete idiot," he said after numerous congratulatory hugs and handshakes from loyal banters who attended proceedings.

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