Saving lives, not moneymaking a priority

A few weeks ago a Goodhope-based expatriate teacher narrowly escaped death after the ambulance she boarded was involved in an accident near Kgale Hill on its way to Princess Marina Referral Hospital.

Reports indicate that upon arrival at the country’s largest hospital she was thrown from pillar to post as medical officers demanded that she produce evidence of her medical aid or she would not be assisted.

Another demand was for her to make an upfront payment in the region of P4,000.  Although the medical officers claimed that she was subsequently assisted, they deny any demand for an upfront payment.  They, however, insisted that it is what the hospital policy demands. 

Editor's Comment
Inspect the voters' roll!

The recent disclosure by the IEC that 2,513 registrations have been turned down due to various irregularities should prompt all Batswana to meticulously review the voters' rolls and address concerns about rejected registrations.The disparities flagged by the IEC are troubling and emphasise the significance of rigorous voter registration processes.Out of the rejected registrations, 29 individuals were disqualified due to non-existent Omang...

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