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Cape Argus reports that the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness’s Emergency Medical Services (WCDHW EMS) have again condemned attacks on their staff.
This after EMS officials were accosted and hijacked at gunpoint in Eisleben Road in Philippi at the weekend. Detailing the incident, WCDHW spokesperson Deanna February said emergency medical personnel were driving a service vehicle when they were stopped in the middle of the road by four unknown persons who threatened them with a firearm and demanded the car. February said: “One of our female officials was hit on her back with a firearm. The vehicle was stolen and there has been no trace of it.” She added that this was not the only incident that took place last week: “Just the day before, one of our ambulance crews was travelling in Eerste River when unknown individuals began stoning it. The vehicle was damaged but, fortunately, there were no serious physical injuries. However, our officials were severely traumatised following the senseless attack.” There have been six attacks on EMS officials since the beginning of the year. The department noted the worrying increase in attacks on its staff, which it said impacted service delivery to local communities and people in need.
- Read the full original of the report in the above regard by Nomalanga Tshuma at Cape Argus
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