Three held after demanding IDs from patients

GAUTENG police have arrested three women members of Operation Dudula after they allegedly stormed into a medical care centre in Diepkloof, Soweto, and demanded identity documents from patients to verify their nationality.

- SIMON MAJADIBODU

Gauteng police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Mavela Masondo said the suspects, aged between 49 and 60, were arrested on Thursday and face charges including contravention of the National Health Act and public violence.

Masondo said police were called to the facility after the suspects were locked in one of the labour wards by nursing staff and patients, who felt their rights were being violated.

"The suspects were arrested and charged with contravention of the National Health Act and public violence, among other charges," he said.