“A health facility is a place of healing where those in need of medical care go. This should not, in any society, be seen as an easy target for criminals. This attack was clearly a pre-planned attack on vulnerable parts in the community.
Provincial health and wellness MEC Nomafrench Mbombo said: “I condemn this incident in the strongest terms. Our health facilities are essential assets to our communities where residents can seek proper healthcare in a safe environment. These actions not only undermine our facilities' ability to function, but also place our staff and patients' lives in danger.
Mbombo urged the community to help keep health facilities safe. “While we do as much as we can to keep our staff and clients safe, we also need our communities to raise the alarm if they become aware of threats,” she said.