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Patients in chains rescued from suspected illegal rehab centre in South Africa
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Fusion42 · 17 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Authorities in South Africa arrested a pastor and his wife after discovering 200 people, some chained and living in inhumane conditions, at an illegal rehabilitation centre in Mpumalanga. The facility charged fees, including payments to a church, while failing to provide adequate care or facilities.
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You face new scrutiny on rehabilitation providers and tighter enforcement in South Africa. Illegal centres are now a clear regulatory and reputational risk, so cut ties with unregulated operators immediately.
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