Tembisa nurse alleged shooter granted r5000 bail

According to recent reports, the nurse who was allegedly involved in the shooting of a patient at Tembisa Hospital in Gauteng, South Africa, has been granted R5,000 bail.

The nurse, who has not been named, was arrested and charged with attempted murder after the incident, which occurred on Tuesday, March 14. The patient, a 35-year-old man, was shot in the chest and is currently in a critical condition in hospital.

The bail hearing was held at the Tembisa Magistrate's Court, where the nurse's lawyer argued that the accused was not a flight risk and had a strong connection to the community. The prosecutor, however, argued that the nurse posed a risk to the community and should be denied bail.

The magistrate ultimately granted the nurse R5,000 bail, which is a relatively low amount considering the severity of the charges. The nurse is expected to appear in court again on April 11.

The incident has sparked outrage and concern among healthcare workers and patients, with many calling for the nurse to be held accountable for their actions. The Gauteng Department of Health has also launched an investigation into the incident and has suspended the nurse pending the outcome of the investigation.

It's worth noting that the bail amount is not the only concern, as many are questioning the severity of the punishment and whether it is sufficient to deter similar incidents in the future.