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SABC News reports that five Emergency Medical Services (EMS) workers employed by the Eastern Cape Department of Health (DOH) have briefly appeared before the East London Commercial Crimes Court.
They allegedly fraudulently falsified their matric certificates in order to gain employment as Basic Ambulance Assistants. This occurred in 2015 and, after a whistleblower alerted authorities, a case was opened in 2023. All the accused are from the Joe Gqabi District. DOH spokesperson Siyanda Manana reported: “Initially there were six EMS staff, however, one admitted guilt and resigned from the department and was sentenced after appearing in court. A disciplinary hearing was held and all five were found guilty, however, they appealed the sentences. The case was postponed to the 21st, 22nd and 23rd January 2026.”
- Read the original of the short report in the above regard by Abongile Jantjies at SABC News
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