South African Health Dept to Face Legal Action for Child's Death?

The parents of five-year-old Michael Komape, who died after he fell into a pit toilet in January 2014, have said that they are suing the Health Department for U.S.$210,000 (R3 million).

People protesting outside the High Court in Polokwane in support of the Komape family.

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