@lelaniefknrall: On 15 February 2022, a 26-year-old psychiatric patient at Boitumelo Hospital in Kroonstad was raped, according to court findings. Owen Petrus, a security officer, was convicted of rape and sentenced to 10 years’ imprisonment in August 2024. This case raises difficult questions about the safety of vulnerable patients inside healthcare facilities. ⚖️ This case resulted in a conviction. Vulnerable patients deserve protection. #SouthAfrica #GBV #RapeAwareness #BoitumeloHospital #kroonstad