Mental health patient ‘sets fire to bed’ at Charlotte Maxeke Hospital Ward
Zuko Komisa Image | @@GautengHealth/X A fire at the female psychiatry ward of Charlotte Maxeke Hospital was caused by a mental health patient setting her bed alight while demanding discharge. The Gauteng Health Department confirmed no injuries resulted, thanks to the quick response of security personnel and the City of Johannesburg Fire Department. Patients were moved as a precaution while police and hospital staff investigate the incident and ensure safety. […]