Thieves target Umkomaas hospice again

THIEVES struck again at Khanya Hospice offices in Umkomaas on Tuesday, February 8, making away with the electric gate’s motor.

Only a few months ago, all copper water pipes were stolen, leaving water gushing everywhere. Windows have been broken a number of times by would-be burglars but the sound of the alarm always scares them away.

“We are fuming. This is really a financial blow to us as insurance only covers things inside the offices,” said Neil McDonald, CEO of Khanya. “The electric gate motor was not only ripped out, but even the cement around it was messed up. The two bricks that were lying there were obviously used to hammer and break even the metal casing where the motor was screwed on. The white piece of conduit sticking out with the electric wire where it was cut off is still visible,” he said.

A case of theft was opened with Umkomaas SAPS.

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Khanya offers free palliative nursing care and the money that could have been spent on patient care now has to be used to secure the offices.

Anyone willing to offer assistance can email Neil at hospice@khanyahospice.co.za or call 083 597 8985. A direct deposit can be made to Khanya’s bank account: Standard Bank 052874060. The depositor’s name and contact details are to be used as a reference.    

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