Shocking conditions of South African medical students in Cuba revealed

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Shocking conditions of South African medical students in Cuba revealed Posted on \| 2010-02-03		Back To Home

	Shocking conditions such as leaking roofs and poor meals are revealed in a desperate letter sent to the Christian Democratic Party (CDP) by a South African medical student in Cuba. Having to eat eggs for breakfast, lunch and dinner is said to be the result of South Africa's delay in paying over funds to the institution for tuition, says the student who wishes to remain anonymous. Despite living quarters and the dining hall frequently being flooded, nobody from the South African delegation in Cuba has turned up since 2005 for an inspection in loco. We are appalled by the conditions described by this student. This is no way to treat the children of poor parents, or anybody else for that matter, says a shocked Rev. Theunis Botha, leader of the CDP and acting chair of the Christian Democratic Alliance (CDA). It seems as though the South African government shows very little concern for its citizens abroad, especially in countries with friendly governments such as Zimbabwe and Cuba. The Government is too frequently taken to court to ensure it protects its citizens abroad, or even establish their constitutional right during a national election to cast their votes.



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