South Africa: Martha Marais, 76, Who Was Tied to Hospital Bench Gets Relief SA Probe Continues

The 76-year-old woman who was tied to a bench at Mamelodi Hospital without receiving treatment, will receive healthcare and counselling services at Steve Biko Academic Hospital, according to the Gauteng Department of Health.

In May, 2019, Martha Marais was restrained under a bench and left to lie on the floor.

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