Cuban Doctor Nabbed After Stealing Medication At Limpopo Hospital

A 54-year-old Cuban national medical doctor has been arrested for stealing medication from Thabazimbi Hospital in Limpopo.

The accused, Dr Yamilet Castaneda, appeared before the Thabazimbi Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, 23 October 2025, following her arrest earlier this month after returning from Cuba.

Doctor charged with theft of hospital medication

Police spokesperson Colonel Malesela Ledwaba confirmed that Castaneda faces a charge of theft of medication from the hospital.

“She was released on warning, and the case was postponed to Tuesday, 28 November 2025, for further investigation,” Ledwaba said.

According to police, the incident occurred when a security officer at the hospital’s main gate conducted a routine search and discovered unauthorised medication in the doctor’s bag.

Further searches in her office reportedly uncovered additional stolen medication.

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“The matter was reported to the police, and following investigations, the suspect was arrested upon her return to South Africa on Wednesday, 22 October 2025, after reportedly travelling to Cuba,” Ledwaba added.

In a separate incident last week, the South African Police Service (SAPS) confiscated illegally imported smartphones—including Apple iPhones, Samsung devices, and mobile accessories—with an estimated value of over R17 million.

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