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Shocking rape allegation against Limpopo doctor [video]
The Limpopo Department of Health has launched an internal investigation after a doctor allegedly attempted to rape a 22-year-old pregnant patient at George Masebe Hospital.
According to SowetanLive , the incident reportedly occurred in the early hours of Sunday morning in the sonar room during an abdominal ultrasound. Which was part of the patient's regular monitoring.
Health MEC Dieketseng Mashego expressed deep concern over the incident. Assuring the public that the department is taking the matter seriously.
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The Citizen reported that the acting Limpopo police provincial commissioner, Major General Samuel Manala, has ordered a full investigation into the reported rape. That occurred in the Tinmyne policing area, just outside Mokopane in the Waterberg District.
Police have opened a rape case, but they have not yet arrested the suspect.
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