A man (38) who was arrested after throwing human faeces at an employee at Thabong Clinic has been released on warning.

The incident, which occurred on Friday (26/7), has been strongly condemned by the Free State Department of Health. It’s understood he entered the Thabong Clinic and accused the nurse of failing to provide his medication. He later poured human faeces on the nurse and clinic property, including files, a heater, a kettle, cups, and filing cabinets.

The incident was reported to the Thabong police station, where a case of assault and malicious property damage was registered, said Free State police spokesperson Stephen Thakeng. The suspect was then arrested and charged. He has since been released on warning and is scheduled to appear in the Welkom Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday (7/8).

‘He returned the following day with a bucket of faeces’

The Free State Department of Health has strongly condemned the attack. The patient initially visited the clinic the day before the incident but was dissatisfied with the speed of service, said spokesperson Mondli Mvambi. The patient left the clinic, but returned the following day with a bucket of faeces, which he used in his assault.

The alleged perpetrator took to social media, bragging about and posting images of his violent act. This led to the opening of a formal case against him. 

The affected staff member has been provided with counselling by the Department to support the recovery from the traumatic event.

OFM News/ Kekeletso Mosebetsi dg/cg