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Karl Bremer Hospital Requests Community Help in Reuniting Patients with Their Families

September 16, 2023

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Karl Bremer Hospital, a highly respected medical facility, is making efforts to reunite patients with their loved ones. To achieve this, they are reaching out to the community for assistance. The hospital has emphasized that the patients’ family and friends will not be held accountable for any medical expenses incurred during their hospital stay. Below are descriptions of several patients whose relatives are currently being sought.

Patient Details

Jan Faro

Jan Faro is a 52-year-old male who was admitted to the hospital on August 1st, 2023. His last known address was Marike De Klerk Street in Atlantis.

Arnoldis Cloete

Arnoldis Cloete is a 45-year-old male who was admitted on May 7th, 2023. It is believed that he resides on Don Rix Farm in Kraaifontein, near Botfontein Road in Belmont Park.

Armando Machava

Armando Machava is a 37-year-old male who was admitted on May 25th, 2023. His believed residence is in Bloekombos, Kraaifontein, at Njokozela Street.

Edgar

Edgar is a 23-year-old male whose surname is unknown. He was admitted on June 2nd, 2023, and is believed to reside in Bellville.

Zelda Daniels

Zelda Daniels is a 51-year-old female who was admitted on June 15th, 2023. She is known to reside in the Bothasig area.

Rafael Nievada

Rafael Nievada is a male approximately 45 years old who resides near the Bellville Taxi Station. He was admitted on June 10th, 2023.

Portia Welcome

Portia Welcome is a 37-year-old female who was admitted on June 19th, 2023. Her last known address is Sikhobomgela Street, Wallacedene in Kraaifontein.

Phakama Madolo

Phakama Madolo is a 32-year-old female who was admitted on July 17th, 2023. She is believed to reside in Tsholjana Street, Bloekombos, Kraaifontein.

Romano Olivier

Romano Olivier is a 36-year-old male who was admitted on July 25th, 2023. His last known address is Hatherley Court, Scottsdene, Kraaifontein.

Heinrich Lochner

Heinrich Lochner is a 37-year-old male who arrived at Karl Bremer on July 20th, 2023. He resides at the Night Shelter for Adults in Cloetesville, Stellenbosch.

Marthinus Strydom

Marthinus Strydom is a 45-year-old male who was admitted to the hospital on July 28th, 2023. He lives in Bellville South.

Bahle Lubaxa

Bahle Lubaxa is a 35-year-old male who was admitted on August 8th, 2023. He resides in the Goodwood area.

David Joseph

David Joseph is a 47-year-old male who was admitted for care on August 14th, 2023. He resides in Bellville.

Rayno Philander

Rayno Philander is a 36-year-old male who arrived at the hospital on August 5th, 2023. He is believed to reside in Durbanville at the Vergenoeg Farm.

Call to Action

If anyone has information about these individuals or their families, please contact Mr. David Plaatjies at 021 918 1406 or email him at [email protected] The hospital is grateful for any assistance provided by the community in connecting patients with their loved ones.

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