Allegations that two Hanover Park healthcare workers were drunk while on duty have sparked concern among residents, prompting an official investigation by the provincial Health Department. A video circulating on social media appears to show a man and woman allegedly intoxicated at the Hanover Park taxi rank on Tuesday, 15 September.
Video Evidence Sparks Community Outrage in Hanover Park
In the footage, one bystander can be heard saying: “Dis daarom wat hulle elke keer die f****** verkeerde pille vir mense gee.” Another resident added: “Dikgesuip is hulle! Maar hulle werk by die daghospitaal.”
A Hanover Park resident, who asked to remain anonymous, told the Daily Voice that the two individuals are reportedly nurses stationed at the Hanover Park Community Health Centre. The local source stated: “For some time now people have been talking about how they and two other cleaners at the hospital hang out at a nearby tavern during their lunch break.”
Did you know? Community health centers in the Western Cape serve local residents, making adherence to strict workplace safety and sobriety policies vital for public trust.
Allegations of Repeated Substance Abuse on Duty
Concerns among residents extend beyond general conduct to specific medical risks. The local source pointed out: “We are concerned because these two nurses work in the injection room. They are playing with people’s lives.”
The resident claimed that the exact same two workers were spotted at the tavern again on Friday, 18 September, despite the video already circulating online. The source added: “It is clear that they don’t care. By now hospital management should also be aware of the video, so why has no action been taken against them? The service at the hospital is already poor. We cannot be endangering the lives of our people by having drunk workers perform injections and draw blood.”
Western Cape Health Department Launches Internal Review
Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness spokesperson Samantha Lee-Jacobs addressed the public concern following the emergence of the digital footage. Lee-Jacobs stated: “The Department has been made aware of a video circulating on social media which depicts persons who are believed to be employed by the Hanover Park Community Health Centre.”
Confirming the official next steps, Lee-Jacobs added: “The department has initiated an internal review to determine the authenticity of the video, its contents and the circumstances. The department considers allegations of this nature as serious and appropriate action will be taken following the outcome of the internal review.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What triggered the health department’s investigation in Hanover Park?
A video circulating on social media appearing to show two Hanover Park healthcare workers intoxicated at a taxi rank prompted the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness to launch an internal review.
What specific roles do the accused workers hold at the facility?
According to a local resident who spoke to the Daily Voice, the two individuals work as nurses in the injection room at the Hanover Park Community Health Centre.
What has the provincial health department said about the incident?
Department spokesperson Samantha Lee-Jacobs confirmed that officials are reviewing the authenticity and circumstances of the video, noting that allegations of this nature are treated as serious.
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