Bogus female doctor arrested in Tembisa
The imposter was apprehended at Tembisa Provincial Tertiary Hospital on Tuesday and is currently in police custody.
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JOHANNESBURG - A woman posing as a doctor has been arrested and charged by the Gauteng Health Department.
The imposter was apprehended at Tembisa Provincial Tertiary Hospital on Tuesday and is currently in police custody.
Gauteng health spokesperson Motalatale Modiba says it is a criminal offence to impersonate healthcare professionals and to practice while not registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA).
"The matter is under investigation by both the facility management and the police to establish circumstances under which the bogus doctor gained access to the hospital. the facility management has since opened a case at Rabasotho police station and the suspect is due to appear in court soon," Modiba said.