Family of former Life Esidimeni patient says they 'do not trust' any mental health facility

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The family of one of the five previously unaccounted-for Life Esidimeni mentally ill patients who were recently located by the Gauteng health department say they do not want to admit their loved one to any facility.

"We don't trust any facility now. It is better to just look after her here at home," said Lindi Juqu, aunt to Xoliswa Juqu, who was recently located by the department of health.

Health MEC Gwen Ramakgopa said Xoliswa could not be located because her surname was spelled incorrectly in their records. "The surname was spelled incorrectly, that is why home affairs took long to locate her," said Ramakgopa, speaking outside Xoliswa's home in Soweto on Sunday.

 

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My uncle was moved from esidimeni Waverly center in a van and was taken to weskoppies.After the outrage and shock wore off on our part,we realized that he is well taken off there.Srvice is the same we see him every month and fetch him every Dec

They must look after their own themselves

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