Wheelchair 'patient' whips out gun, robs security guards at clinic

“Soon afterwards they left and thankfully did not reach the trauma unit, where the staff and patients were. No-one was hurt physically. However, the trauma such actions leave on the victims is long-lasting. Everyone at the facility has been offered counselling and will continue to be supported in their emotional recovery.”“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.

“They are a danger to society and should be prosecuted by the justice system. The department has handed over the CCTV footage to the SA Police Service, which we hope will lead to the speedy arrest of these criminals. The department invests heavily in its security annually to enable access to safe and dignified health services.”

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.

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