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A man posing as a medical doctor has been apprehended at the Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital in Mthatha.
Health department spokesperson Siyanda Manana said a nurse raised the alarm on Thursday after spotting the man posing as a teacher on social media.
He said the imposter was seen in the ENT ward wearing a white coat with two stethoscopes around his neck.
Manana said he was also seen in a surgical ward on a different floor before being apprehended.
Police were called and took the man away.
Manana said he had not “examined” any patients.
“The department appreciates the vigilance shown by Staff in protecting the patients of NMAH.
“A team at NMAH has been assigned to work together with SAPS to trace his family and facilitate admission at our psychiatric unit for treatment and rehabilitation,” Manana said.
