Homeless man dies allegedly after being turned away from hospital in Pretoria

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He was allegedly refused emergency services as he was 'dirty' and 'stank', and so died outside the Tshwane District Hospital.

After the staff of the hospital was informed that the man had died, the hospital, morgue and the SAPS allegedly refused to assist. Image: iStock

Bosch said a car guard pleaded for the man to be assisted, however “he died after two hours lying outside the hospital as no help was forthcoming”.Bosch alleged that after the staff of the hospital was informed that the man had died, the hospital, morgue and the SAPS refused to assist. “The DA will keep these MECs accountable for the death of this yet unnamed homeless person and will continue to put pressure on the Gauteng Cabinet until answers are provided for the failures of the various social services in the province leading to the death of this homeless man.”

 

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