POLOKWANE – In a statement released by the department, it states that while they respect the notion of innocent until proven guilty, they are equally disappointed in the situation.
The doctor was arrested on Wednesday, 5 July, after police followed up on information received on allegations of suspicious possession of illegal drugs.
“Doctors have taken an oath to look after the well-being of our people and as such they are consequently expected to uphold the highest moral fibre in the society, and the alleged act serves to undermine and brig the name of the profession into disrepute,” the statement read.
The department says they remain resolute in their condemnation of any illegal acts, in particular, those that seek to undermine government efforts to fight against drug abuse.
The department further says it will follow the case closely whilst providing necessary assistance to law enforcement agencies, in ensuring that justice is dispensed expeditiously.
Raeesa Sempe is a Caxton Award-winning Digital Editor with nine years’ experience in the industry. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Media Studies from the University of the Witwatersrand and started her journey as a community journalist for the Polokwane Review in 2015. She then became the online journalist for the Review in 2016 where she excelled in solidifying the Review’s digital footprint through Facebook lives, content creation and marketing campaigns. Raeesa then moved on to become the News Editor of the Bonus Review in 2019 and scooped up the Editorial Employee of the Year award in the same year. She is the current Digital Editor of the Polokwane Review-Observer, a position she takes pride in. Raeesa is married with one child and enjoys spending time with friends, listening to music and baking – when she has the time. “I still believe that if your aim is to change the world, journalism is a more immediate short-term weapon." – Tom Stoppard
