Free State Patient Throws Faeces on Health Worker, Arrested for Violent Act
- An irritated patient was arrested after he dumped faeces on a health worker and bragged about it on Facebook
- The man was allegedly displeased with the waiting period at the Thabong Clinic in the Free State
- The suspect was arrested for breach of parole and was scheduled to appear in court on 7 August 2024
Zingisa Chirwa is an experienced Briefly News journalist based in Johannesburg, South Africa, who has covered crime and current affairs on the radio for over 15 years.
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An irritated patient was arrested after he dumped faeces on a health worker and bragged about it on social media.
Patient posts about incident on social media
According to News24, the man was allegedly after visiting the Thabong Clinic in Welkom, Free State, where he felt he wasn’t assisted timeously. The Health Department’s Mondli Mvambi reportedly said the man returned with a bucket of faeces the following day and poured the contents over the healthcare worker:
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"The perpetrator bragged and posted the aftermath of his violent and demeaning attack on Facebook.”
Mzansi weighs in
Social media shared their differing views on the incident.
@Ngubenil exclaimed:
“That’s the ultimate insult!”
@nathanudiza explained”
“I don't condone this at all, but I understand the patient's frustration. Government officials often treat clients as if they don't matter. This happens in Home Affairs, clinics/hospitals, police stations, and other public services.”
@SelowaRomeo added:
“People who don't frequently go to the clinic won't relate, but the act is wrong, and we need patience with health care workers. May they communicate better, and we hope this will open their eyes.”
@Koefie55 said:
“I hope they threw him into the street!”
@mbuku_s stated:
“Should have went to Nehawu's offices.”
Patient arrested for parole violation
Mvambi said after a protection order against the patient was successfully applied for, it was discovered that the perpetrator violated his parole by engaging in a violent act. He was reportedly arrested for breach of parole and was scheduled to appear in court on 7 August 2024.
Mpumalanga man uses bizarre tactic to delay court appearance
Briefly News previously reported that a man accused of killing his father smeared faeces all over himself to avoid appearing in court.
The 24-year-old was scheduled to appear before the Nkomazi Magistrate Court in Mpumalanga on 16 July 2024.
The SAPS confirmed to Briefly News that the accused’s court appearance was postponed to the next day.
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