Convicted rapist parolee sent back to prison for assaulting nurse with feces at Thabong Clinic
Welkom – A paroled rapist, who expressed his dissatisfaction by dousing a nurse with a bucket of human waste, has been returned to prison.
After the incident, the perpetrator, whose identity remains undisclosed to protect the rape survivor, had the audacity to boast about his behavior on social media.
The 38-year-old man, who had previously sought medical help, assaulted the nurse at Thabong Clinic in Welkom, Free State on 26 July 2024.
This month, the Welkom Magistrate’s Court sentenced the “poo attacker” to 18 months behind bars.
Additionally, the parolee was mandated to fulfill the remaining five years of his prior 15-year sentence for rape.
As a result, the rapist known for his foul act will serve a total of six years and eight months in prison.
The court established that the 38-year-old parolee was dissatisfied with the slow service during his clinic visit on Thursday, 25 July 2024.
After voluntarily leaving, he returned the next day with a bucket of excrement, which he poured over the unsuspecting nurse, creating chaos and forcing an early closure of the clinic.
A report was filed with the South African Police Service (SAPS), revealing that the assailant was a parolee.
He was swiftly arrested for both assault and breaching his parole conditions.
“After the attack, the individual flaunted his actions on social media, showing a blatant lack of remorse and indicating the premeditated nature of his conduct,” the court remarked.
The affected nurse and other clinic staff were provided with counseling by the department and returned to work, demonstrating their resilience and dedication to patient care.
The parolee was sentenced for the feces attack on 20 March 2025.
In response to the sentencing, Free State MEC for Health, Monyatso Mahlatsi, praised the health worker for her tenacity and determination to seek justice.
“We commend her for standing strong in the face of adversity and pursuing justice against her attacker,” MEC Mahlatsi stated.
“We are also pleased that during Human Rights Month, which includes International Women’s Day on 8 March, the courts have upheld the rights of health workers as essential human rights.”
MEC Mahlatsi acknowledged Sister Palesa Litshibane, Operations Manager at Thabong Clinic in Welkom, for her leadership and support to her team during these trying times.
MEC Mahlatsi welcomed the sentencing and issued a warning to individuals committing acts of violence against public servants.
“We hope this sentence conveys a strong message to society that violence and abuse will not be tolerated in our health facilities or in society as a whole,” MEC Mahlatsi remarked.
“We urge all patients to exercise patience and adhere to proper complaints management procedures rather than resorting to violence.”