Family of alleged Marina negligence victim speaks out

Friday, February 03, 2017

Through the tears: Mmamontsho and the rest of the Sefati family recount their recent tragedy PIC: KAGISO ONKATSWITSE

Last week, Mmegi’s readers were shaken by the story of a new mother who died a horrific death after giving birth, allegedly due to heartless treatment by staff at Princess Marina Hospital. The woman collapsed and died in front of other shocked patients. This week, Mmegi Correspondent, NNASARETHA KGAMANYANE meets the family, fresh from the burial of the would-be mother

The faces at the Sefati family home in Mogoditshane are draped in the tired agony that comes from long periods of grieving.

The homestead is quiet and a handful of adults sit under a shade, whispering. Tsholofelo Sefati’s death, allegedly due to gross negligence by staff at Princess Marina, is something the family cannot wrap its mind around.

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