A man who allegedly confessed to starting a fire that destroyed two units at Tembisa Hospital three weeks ago has implicated several accomplices, including a hospital security guard.
A bail hearing at the Tembisa Magistrate’s Court has been scheduled for next week.
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi said what began as a tip-off from an informant led to a surprising confession.
“The informant was actually the suspect, and ended up admitting that he was involved in the hospital fire.”
Detailed confession
The Citizen reports that investigators secured a “comprehensive confession from the suspect”, with crucial information regarding the “planning, payment, purchase of petrol used, preparation and execution of the act”, Lesufi said.
He added that additional arrests may follow as authorities continue their investigation into what appears to be a co-ordinated attack on the healthcare facility.
Authorities have not yet revealed a motive for the attack that caused significant damage to the hospital infrastructure and disrupted healthcare services.
The Citizen article – Suspect allegedly confesses to Tembisa Hospital fire (Open access)
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