Rahima Moosa Mother and Child Hospital diverts ambulances as residents protests over water shortages

JOHANNESBURG – Ambulances en route to Rahima Moosa Mother and Child Hospital in Coronationville are being diverted due to ongoing protest action over water shortages in the area.

Frustrated residents have taken to the streets, blocking roads with burning tires and rocks, demanding urgent intervention as they have been without water for weeks. The community's protest has severely impacted traffic to the hospital, with residents preventing vehicles, including ambulances, from passing.

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This disruption has led to concerns from the health department.

Motalatale Modiba, spokesperson for the department, stated: "It does have an impact in a sense that it’s making it difficult for our employees and the public to access the hospital, given that there are protests underway."

Private security and police are reportedly engaging with demonstrators, who are retaliating by throwing stones. This volatile situation is exacerbating the challenges faced by both the community in their fight for basic services and the hospital in delivering essential care.