A SECURITY guard was arrested for allegedly stealing medicine and medical supplies in two health facilities at Embalenhle in Secunda.
On Tuesday, 17 May the department received a call from the South African Police Service to inform them that a person has been arrested for stealing medicine.
The arrested female security guard is based in Langverwact Clinic at Embalenhle.
According to department spokesperson Dumisani Malamule it is alleged that the cops went to search her house and found various items of medicine and medical supplies.
The department officials were called to the scene to verify whether the items found belong to the department.
“The security guard has since confessed that she is the one who stole the medical items. She indicated that she took it herself from Embalenhle CHC (Community Health Centre) and Langverwact Clinic. Forensic police took everything as evidence and she is in jail,” Malamule said.
MEC for Health Sasekani Manzini said the role of police in this matter is overwhelming.
“We give the SAPS a round of applause for the successful arrest of the Security Officer. Our people are always complaining that there is a shortage of medicine in our facilities, little did we know it is sometimes due to such theft. We hope the security officer will be successfully prosecuted,” Manzini said.
