it doesn't automatically render the others associated with them incapable of discharging their duties
no it doesn't, yet there is still conflict of interest
- if your child is accused of murder you as a parent will want to protect them
- if your child is accused of murder and also naming your name in his/her confession you as a parent may want to protect them, but you sure as hell will want to protect yourself
it doesn't mean you can't be impartial, it does however mean it's best for you to step aside completely to avoid even the appearance of impropriety
in CR's case sitting on it for any length of time will make many believe he's just buying time for the ANC to get its ducks in a row, no problem with him presenting the report to parliament, any delay tactics will be an obvious:
ANC before the country move however