PSA Demands Justice for Bapong Clinic Attack

Bapong/ Rustenburg – The Public Servants Association (PSA) has expressed outrage following a brutal attack on healthcare workers at Bapong Health Centre in the Madibeng District.

In the early hours of Tuesday, 1 April 2025, a group of individuals stormed the clinic, allegedly demanding immediate treatment for a patient who had been stabbed. When asked to wait their turn, the group turned violent — assaulting and stabbing both clinic staff and security personnel. Several employees sustained serious injuries.

In a media release, the PSA strongly condemned the attack, describing it as “a serious indictment on health workers in the Public Sector.” The union, which represents thousands of public servants, stressed that such violent incidents are becoming alarmingly frequent, and that urgent steps must be taken to prevent further harm to frontline workers.

“These are people who show up every day to save lives, often under extremely challenging conditions,” the PSA said. “They deserve protection, not persecution.” The PSA is calling for an immediate government response, urging the Minister of Police to prioritise this case and ensure the perpetrators are swiftly brought to justice. Additionally, the PSA has called on the Department of Health to enhance security at healthcare facilities, boost staffing levels, and improve working conditions to manage growing patient numbers.