EMS workers drove in a convoy from Dora Nginza Hospital to City Hall in protest against their dangerous working conditions this morning, April 10.
This protest follows an attack and robbery of two Emergency Medical Services (EMS) workers who were targeted by six armed assailants on Monday morning, April 8, outside the Befile Clinic in Kwazakhele, Gqeberha.
The attackers, striking at approximately 08:30, forcibly robbed the EMS crew of their possessions before fleeing the scene. Department of Health spokesperson Sizwe Kupelo said the EMS workers were not injured during the incident, but the traumatic ordeal has left them deeply shaken.
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An EMS worker participating in the protest told PE Express reporters that they are upset about the situation. “What motivates us is the service we provide to the community. The trauma is still there because we go back to the areas where we get attacked. But the need of the community is greater and keeps us going.”
“It’s not area-specific; these attacks happen throughout Gqeberha,” the EMS worker stressed.
Workers are singing “Senzeni na,” which translates to “What have we done?” expressing their pain and frustration.
This is a developing story.
