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Patients in chains rescued from suspected illegal rehab centre in South Africa

Published October 16, 2026 9:09 am • Updated October 16, 2026 9:09 am •
Patients in chains rescued from suspected illegal rehab centre in South Africa
Photo via BBC News

Some of the 200 patients were found with "sores all over their bodies" and in overcrowded rooms.

Some of the 200 patients were found with "sores all over their bodies" and in overcrowded rooms.

Source: BBC News — Original report ↗

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Original source: BBC News ↗