By Kabelo Abel Mokgalabone
RELELA-Limpopo Police say they are on the hunt for a 30-year-old suspect who is wanted in connection with an assault case at a clinic in Relela Village in Greater Tzaneen.
The assault incident is alleged to have taken place on Wednesday, April 19at about 11:50.
The suspect allegedly entered the clinic and demanded medical attention from the nurse who was attending to other patients. While waiting for the nurse, the suspect went on to physically attack the female nurse and grab her skirt.
He also attempted to hit her with a brick but he was blocked by other patients.
The Police say the suspect who is known allegedly fled the scene and has not yet been arrested.
Police are thereby calling on Promise Lebepe (30) from Relela in Bolobedu to hand himself over to the nearest police station as the police believe he can help in solving this case.
Limpopo Health MEC, Dr Phophi Ramathuba has called on the community of Bolobedu to stand up and protect healthcare workers.
“I am appalled by this incident that is happening against the backdrop of the kidnapping and rape of a nurse at Madumane which is a stone’s throw from Relela.
“The onslaught against healthcare professionals needs to be stopped now because one day we will wake up with no one to take care of us when we are sick because no one want to work in an environment where they don’t feel safe. The community must stand up,”
Anyone with information that can help with information is requested to contact Detective Sergeant Legodi on the cellphone number 076 5800 792 or the crime stop number 08600 10111 or the nearest Police Station or use MysapsApp.
