Rural doctor hiked, swam across river to reach patients

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'There was a protest over electricity. Cars and people were blocked from using the road but John did not allow that to prevent him from carrying out his duties.'

On his arrival at the clinic everyone was shocked. “We did not expect to see him,” said Matebese.

“We have been quite impressed with his performance. He always goes the extra mile, he’s very eager to learn and understands the importance of team work,” said Matebese.“We have another doctor, Dr Sityhilelo Majaja, who also could not get to the clinic. When he realised that the protesters had blocked the road, he actually went to one of their homes to request that he could park his car.” He then walked the rest of the way to work.

 

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Nmphothulo does Dr John Mitchell have a twitter account. Would love to commend him for going beyond his oath. His actions reminds us about what it means being human, let alone the oaths we have taken to save lives or to our duties to society at large.

There are others in Zithulele who do work quietly and consistently. Ingrid Mostert, working with young children and teachers, bringing current ideas about maths cognition to kids. Kelello_

A true patriot. Ramaphosa needs to buy this man a good bike. He is a good man.

That's a Doctor I want to treat me.

Good man, better than most..

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