Limpopo doctor investigated for allegedly trying to rape pregnant woman

The Citizen30-04-2025

The incident allegedly happened in the early hours of Sunday morning in the sonar room.
The Limpopo health department has launched an investigation after a doctor allegedly attempted to rape a 22-year-old pregnant patient at George Masebe Hospital.
The incident allegedly happened in the early hours of Sunday morning in the sonar room during an abdominal ultrasound, which was required as part of the patient's ongoing observation related to her pregnancy.
Health MEC Dieketseng Mashego expressed deep disappointment in the reported incident and assured the public that the department takes such allegations seriously.
Probe
Mashego indicated that hospitals are supposed to be 'havens for the weak and vulnerable' and that healthcare professionals are expected to exhibit above-reproach conduct to cement this expectation.
'The department pledges to cooperate fully with law enforcement agencies, as this matter has been reported to the police for further investigation.
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'In addition to supporting the police inquiry, we have initiated our own internal investigation to thoroughly examine the circumstances surrounding this incident,' said Mashego.
Police investigations
Meanwhile, the acting Limpopo police provincial commissioner, Major General Samuel Manala, has ordered a thorough investigation following a rape at the hospital in Tinmyne policing precinct outside Mokopane, Waterberg District.
A case of rape has since been opened.
Manala said the suspect has not yet been arrested, and investigations continue.
'Crimes of this nature are extremely serious and particularly disturbing when committed by individuals entrusted with the care of vulnerable members of our community. We are treating this case with the urgency and sensitivity it deserves, and we urge anyone who may have additional information to come forward.'
6-year-old raped
Earlier this month, a foreign national was arrested in connection with the alleged rape of a little girl.
The incident involving a six-year-old girl was reported to police on 3 April, with the Ethiopian man arrested two days later.
The six-year-old girl was reportedly sent to a spaza shop in Arnot near Hendrina.
Upon returning, the girl relayed to her family that she had been sexually assaulted, with the family reporting the matter to the police.
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