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The general rule as stated in Section 175(1) of the Evidence Act (EA) is that all persons are competent witnesses. However, this rule is not without exceptions. Therefore, there are circumstances where a person is deemed not to be a competent witness, and other circumstances where a competent witness cannot be compelled to give evidence…