JMPD officer shot on duty turned away from Milpark Hospital due to City of Joburg's R35 million debt

Shot officer denied emergency care over Joburg’s R35m debt

Milpark Hospital allegedly refused to treat a JMPD officer shot on duty because the City of Johannesburg had not paid its debt. Officer Turned Away Over Alleged Debt According to IOL, Public Safety Committee Chairperson Sarah Wissler said the hospital refused to treat the officer on Wednesday night because the City reportedly owes it R35 million. The incident left the critically injured officer at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital.…

JMPD officer shot on duty turned away from Milpark Hospital due to City of Joburg's R35 million debt

JMPD officer injured on duty turned away at hospital due to R35m debt

A Johannesburg metro police department officer was shot while on duty but was turned away from emergency treatment at Netcare Milpark Hospital because the City of Johannesburg owes the hospital R35m.

Councillors furious after JMPD officer denied medical attention due to City of Joburg's R35m debt

The DA says JMPD officers risk their lives daily to protect the city, yet are left without support when they need it most.

'Netcare denies turning away badly injured JMPD cop'

Private healthcare provider Netcare has disputed the City of Johannesburg’s allegations that it failed to provide medical assistance to an injured Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) officer over the city’s debt. The police officer allegedly suffered severe upper body injuries after being shot by a suspect they were pursuing. He was taken to Johannesburg’s Netcare Milpark Hospital on Wednesday. The City of Johannesburg claims that…

Joburg slams hospital for turning away shot officer

By Everson Luhanga Officer Mashigo Lerutwane was denied treatment at Netcare Milpark Hospital due to R35-million debt owed by the city. He was later taken to Charlotte Maxeke Hospital, where he waited for treatment and is now in critical condition. The City of Johannesburg is furious after Metro Police officer Mashigo Lerutwane was turned away from Netcare Milpark Hospital while seriously injured on duty. Scrolla.Africa reported earlier that L…