Security guards assault patient at hospital
The guards have been suspended pending an investigation
The community is reeling in shock after a video showing security guards assaulting a patient at Ladysmith Regional (Provincial) Hospital started doing the rounds on social media yesterday (September 29).
The patient was allegedly assaulted in a ward.
Hospital public relations officer (PRO) Thabo Sithole commented that they have seen the video as well.
“Yes, we saw the video that was circulating on social media yesterday. After viewing the video, hospital management conducted an immediate investigation into the incident and the security guards involved were suspended immediately, pending an investigation.”
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Sithole continued that, “As the hospital, we were shocked to witness such behaviour from our contracted security personnel. That is the reason we acted swiftly and those found responsible will face the disciplinary process, because, as the hospital, we are committed to ensuring that all patients under our care are treated with dignity and respect.”
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