Emergency workers still working under fearful conditions
Being an emergency medical worker is still one of the most dangerous jobs in Cape Town, as paramedics are under attack from robbers and gang violence, some armed with weapons. The Western Cape’s “red-zone” areas, where ambulance crews are often attacked, have now increased to 15. Emergency personnel have to wait for a police escort, and only then can they respond to calls for assistance. The lives of those living […]
