“Where’s Our Humanity?”: Clip of Zimbabwean Pregnant Lady Being Questioned by SA Ladies Trends
- A group of local women confronted a heavily pregnant Zimbabwean lady as she was entering the hospital gate
- They demanded to know where she was from and why she had come to give birth in the country, in a clip shared on TikTok
- Social media users flooded the comment section, with some calling out the women for their behaviour, and others in support of it
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A Zimbabwean mother-to-be found herself cornered after a group of local women pulled her aside and questioned her choice of being in the country and falling pregnant, in Kalafong Hospital, west of Pretoria.
The clip was shared on Facebook by KASI, attracting massive views, likes, and comments from social media users who debated the women's actions.
Locals confront the Zimbabwean mom
The clip starts with one woman from the group covered in South African flags, boldly telling a heavily pregnant woman carrying a suitcase to switch off her phone because they are talking to her, and the others seconding her.
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A second lady asks where she comes from, and after responding that she's from Zimbabwe, they ask her to get closer, saying they do not want to shout or block passing ambulances. She moves closer, and they ask her why she ran away from her country, accusing her of coming to the country to make babies.
Watch the TikTok video below:
SA debates the women's actions
The clip on Friday 25 April went viral after it was shared, gaining 451K views, 3.5K likes, and 3.3K comments from social media users who were divided. Many were angered by the issue of illegal foreigners but agreed that not all are in the country undocumented.
Some called those agreeing with the lady out, asking where their humanity was. Others said the illegal foreigners were not the problem, blaming the government for not protecting our borders and tightening security.
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Access to healthcare for foreigners
South Africa has some of the best medical infrastructure, especially in major cities like Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban. These facilities attract patients from across Africa due to their high-quality care. However, the healthcare system faces challenges, including disparities between public and private services.
Foreigners in South Africa can access public healthcare services, though the extent of free care varies. Emergency medical treatment is available to everyone, including non-citizens, at public hospitals. However, non-South African residents may be required to pay fees for these services, depending on their residency status and the specific care needed.
When seeking medical attention, foreigners are expected to present their passports and any travel or health insurance documents. Those residing in South Africa must also provide proof of legal residency.
Have a look at some comments below:
User @Clyde Xavi said:
"Truth or not, if she has documents & is legally in the country, better get out of her way."
User @Ayanda John Simelane added:
"This is not right. We are taking the anger and frustration on the wrong people....the issue here is the Zim government."
User @Lisa Teixeira commented:
"Where is our humanity? The lady is pregnant, at least have humanity towards the unborn child and treat others the way you want to be treated. The fact that she is not a SA is a totally different matter that can be dealt with at another time and place (If she is here illegally)."
User @Kago Sebeni added:
"Inhumane act from one woman to another, one African to another."
User @Caroline Siphathokuhle Ngwenya shared:
"My sisters, we came here for money. Stop making babies, let's make money and go back home😥."
User @Innocent Dlamen said:
"It's sad, but she must go back."
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- A Tswana lady showed off her marriage to her older husband from the UK, whom she met online, leaving many singles hopeful.
Hilary Sekgota, human interest head of desk at Briefly News, contributed to this article.
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