According to the Soweto Independent Practitioners Association, at least one doctor is assaulted each week in Soweto as of February 2022.
There have been a total of 10 assaults since February of this year.
Last month Dr. George Koboka was killed in Soweto. According to Soweto residents, he was dearly loved and respected for his work in the community. Doctors are concerned about the safety of their practice and are taking measures into their own hands. They’re searching each patient for armed guns before entering the surgery.
“Last month, much-loved general practitioner Dr. George Koboka was gunned down in his practice in Diepkloof when four men stormed into the surgery,” EWN reports.
Soweto Independent Practitioners Association confirmed that the murder of doctors has been on the rise since 2019.
Meanwhile, in entertainment news, Kanye dropped out of Coachella for reasons unknown. Coachella is now searching for artists to replace Ye on Sunday. According to Complex, The Weeknd and Red Hot Chili Peppers are at the top of the list.
Here are the top trending stories of the day.
Headline: Soweto Doctors fear for their lives as attacks on surgeries rise – EWN
Headline: Coachella Reportedly Has List of Major Acts That Could Replace Kanye West – Complex
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Headline: ‘If I am elected, I will step aside’ – Zandile Gumede promises to respect ANC rule – News24
Headline: ‘Maybe it will stop them smoking!’ – Robertson jokes after Liverpool defender nearly hit by lighters at Benfica – Goal
Headline: Could it be Sundowns v Al Ahly final in SA? – Sowetan Live
Headline: Russian TV journalist tells SA audience RT ban is bad for media freedom – Times Live
Headline: Kim Kardashian on Pete Davidson Relationship: ‘It’s Such a Good Feeling to Be at Peace’ – Complex
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