Nehawu investigating alleged abuse of disabled boy in KZN

October 2, 2023 68

The National Education Health and Allied Workers Union (Nehawu) in KwaZulu-Natal says it has launched its own investigation into the violent assault of disabled boy by security officers at Ladysmith provincial hospital.

This after a video of the two men assaulting the boy in his hospital bed went viral on social media, causing massive outrage.

The security officials involved in the scandal have now been fired, while the nurses who were on duty when the incident happened are being subjected to a disciplinary hearing.

KZN Provincial Deputy Secretary, Ntokozo Nxumalo, has expressed shock over the incident.

Nxumalo says they want to find out what could of lead to their violent behaviour.

It is believed the incident took place last week Thursday and was only brought to the attention of hospital management on Friday.

Some South Africans are calling for the two security guards to be criminally charged.

Allegedly this happened at Ladysmith Provincial Hospital, KZN.😳😳 pic.twitter.com/zTMPHdi0bG

— MDN NEWS (@MDNnewss) September 30, 2023

How does this happen in a place where people are supposed to take care of the sick. @kzngov @kznhealth what is this 💔💔💔 I hope u find these animals accountable for this nonsense https://t.co/27YJ1fetPe

— UnusualGod’s Princess Vacu (@nondumiso_vacu) October 1, 2023

@kznhealth do you plan to investigate this?

This is absolutely shocking and horrifying behaviour coming from those that are meant to promote health and wellbeing. https://t.co/k18WUGqmpv

— Ricky van Huyssteen 🇿🇦 (@rickyvhuyssteen) October 1, 2023

Written by: Nokwazi Qumbisa

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