Public service striker arrested for intimidation and assault
By Lelethu Mquqo
21 August 2010
Eastern Cape health department spokesperson says a striking public servant has been arrested after allegedly assaulting a doctor who reported for duty at the Nompumelelo Hospital in the Eastern Cape.
Sizwe Kupelo says the man apparently beat the doctor with his fists on hospital premises.
The worker will spend the weekend in jail and will appear in court on Monday.
He has been suspended by the department with immediate effect.
Kupelo added that four medical dispensary workers were assaulted during the strike in King Williams Town yesterday.
21 August 2010
Eastern Cape health department spokesperson says a striking public servant has been arrested after allegedly assaulting a doctor who reported for duty at the Nompumelelo Hospital in the Eastern Cape.
Sizwe Kupelo says the man apparently beat the doctor with his fists on hospital premises.
The worker will spend the weekend in jail and will appear in court on Monday.
He has been suspended by the department with immediate effect.
Kupelo added that four medical dispensary workers were assaulted during the strike in King Williams Town yesterday.
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