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Shaik smuggled into cushy ward
12/01/2007 21:07 - (SA)
Nivashni Nair
Durban - Introducing the elusive Mr van Rensburg, better known as convalescing fraudster Schabir Shaik.
It is well known that Shaik was smuggled into a cushy private ward at St Augustine's Hospital under an assumed name from Qalakabusha Prison to protect his privacy.
But the Weekend Witness discovered that he changes his name every week, and
this week he was going under the name "Van Rensburg".
Hospital manager Rory Passmore explained that the alias was to protect
Shaik's privacy and well-being.
"It is the policy of the Netcare Hospital Group, and therefore Netcare St
Augustine's, to safeguard the privacy and confidentiality of all our
patients, Passmore said.
Shaik's family was unavailable for comment, but his attorney, Reeves
Parsee, told Weekend Witness it was to keep "you guys away from him".
Correctional Services departmental spokesperson Luphumzo Kebeni said the
department had nothing to do with Shaik being booked under a false name.
Shaik booked into hospital in November and has reportedly received
treatment for his heart, blood pressure and gums.
Kebeni on Friday told Weekend Witness that the correctional services
department has requested a full update on Shaik's condition to determine
what the next step should be.
Shaik is serving a 15-year sentence for fraud and corruption.
- The Witness
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