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News24 reports that a patient demanding to be assisted at Relela Clinic in Bolobedu, outside of Tzaneen, has been arrested after he allegedly assaulted a nurse.
It is alleged that the man had visited the clinic to get a sick note to produce to his employer despite not having been treated at the clinic. He had ostensibly bought medication at a chemist. According to the Limpopo Department of Health, the man stormed into the consultation room where the nurse was assisting another patient and demanded to be assisted immediately. The altercation occurred after the nurse requested the patient to queue just like any other person. He allegedly grabbed her by the skirt. "He attempted [to hit] her with a brick, but he was blocked by other patients," department spokesperson Neil Shikwambana indicated. "The onslaught against healthcare professionals needs to be stopped now, because one day we will wake up with no one to take care of us when we are sick because no one wants to work in an environment where they don't feel safe. The community must stand up," said Limpopo Health MEC Dr Phophi Ramathuba
- Read the full original of the report in the above regard by Cebelihle Mthethwa at News24
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