Phelophepa train brings healthcare to Tshwane

TRANSNET’S Phelophepa mobile healthcare train brought joy to many residents in need of health services in the City of Tshwane during its launch at the Eerste Fabriek train station in Mamelodi yesterday.

- RAPULA MOATSHE

Residents went the extra mile to access the train's healthcare services, with many arriving at the train station the night before the launch to secure a spot.

Helen Kobe, a Skierlik resident in Mamelodi, braved the night queue at the train station.

“T arrived yesterday at 8pm to book a space because there are so many people looking for health services. I had to sleep here because when you come in the morning, you might not make it to the front? he said.

Palesa Poto, another resident, visited the train station for dental services and believes the train's services should be offered more regularly.