The fire and rescue services responded to an alert at about 2.30am on Friday morning and managed to extinguish the fire just after 4am.
The City of Cape Town has offered a R50,000 reward for information that could lead to the arrest and successful conviction of those responsible for an arson attack at the Ikhwezi Clinic in Nomzamo, Strand.
“There has been extensive damage to the roof and the clinic interior, including the pharmacy and records room, where patient folders are kept. Initial damage estimates put the cost of repairs at R10 million, but this could well change,” said Badroodien, adding that South African Police Service officers were investigating the matter, as indications on the scene were that the fire was started deliberately.
“In the interim, residents will have to make use of the Nomzamo Community Health Centre, which is the only facility in close proximity to Ikhwezi, which could affect continuity of care. Despite the City of Cape Town’s attempts to reduce waiting times via the introduction of an appointment system, residents are now reliant on a single facility where there will be crowding and increased waiting times.
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