City of Joburg squares up with Milpark Hospital over disputed R35m debt

JOHANNESBURG - The City of Johannesburg has expressed deep concern that Milpark Hospital refused medical care to an injured JMPD officer.

The hospital cited an outstanding debt of R35 million owed by the City.

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However, the City rejects this claim, saying it owes only R3,9 million, with payments being processed and paid weekly.

City manager, Tshepo Makola, says an investigation is under way on this incident and also a financial audit is being carried out to look at the debt owed to the hospital.

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