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Police investigate Kimberley Hospital workers’ strike─── 18:08 Thu, 13 Oct 2016
Kimberley - Approximately 500 protesters gathered outside the Kimberley Hospital complex this morning between 07:00 and 10:00.
This is according to Police Spokesperson, Sergio Kock.
He says protesters were burning tires outside the hospital complex and violence broke out.
Kock says a group of protesters set alight sheets and linen inside the theatre hall on the sixth floor of the hospital.
Nine people were arrested for public violence and the contravention of a court order. Kock says one man was also charged for assaulting a police officer.
"At this stage the situation is back to normal, however the police are closely monitoring the situation. No other injuries were reported to the police, and investigations continues."
Katleho Morapela/OFM News
