‘Under Cover Boss’: South Africa, as Premier visits hospitals

WELKOM – The Premier of the Free State made her surprise visits to various hospitals in the area. Appearing like an ordinary citizen, the Premier visited Bongani Regional Hospital where she encountered unwelcoming behaviour from some staff and heard numerous complaints from patients.

According to a statement posted on the provincial government’s Facebook page, the Premier visited the hospital accompanied by hospital management, MEC for Community Safety, Roads, and Transport Jabu Mbalula, and MEC for Health Monyatso Mahlatsi.

“I am extremely upset with this type of behaviour. Our people have been complaining about the conduct of the staff, and I saw it first hand from the lady. It is clear that such people have no love for the people and are simply here to collect a pay cheque. Such behaviour will not be tolerated,” she was quoted as saying.

“You prepare for interviews knowing very well that you don’t have the passion. After getting the job, its fine because you are in. It’s not going to continue, not anymore. We will not subject our people to this kind of treatment.”

“What hurts is that we are blacks ill-treating our own black people. You don’t care when someone waits for three hours because she is not your mother or related to you. You will stop.”

“I also don’t have to explain myself that I’m a Premier when coming here. I must be treated equally like everyone else, I don’t have to wear my Premier cap to get good treatment. You treat everyone with respect,” she said.