By OBAKENG MAJE
22 October 2025- A medical doctor, Kingsley Idugboe who allegedly assaulted a cleaner at Taung District Hospital is facing a disciplinary hearing. This comes after the North West Department of Health finalised its investigation into the matter.
On 8 July 2025, Idugboe allegedly assaulted a cleaner, Kegomoditswe Monogwe (58).
According to Monogwe, there was a certain doctor who was staying at the doctors’ residential area within the hospital vicinity and gave her some belongings when he moved out. However, it is alleged that Idugboe took those items instead.
“So, there was a confrontation between Igduboe and I that led to an assault. We were fighting for the key of the house and he bit my finger. I reported the matter to the hospital management and also opened an assault case at Taung Police Station.
“I spoke to the doctor who said I should take the belongings from the house and alluded that he never gave Igduboe any right to take them,” she said.
However, Monogwe raised some concerns after Igduboe returned to work. She alleged that she feels like her case was not taken seriously as the hospital management has not communicated with her the outcome of the investigation, including the police as there was no arrest.
The North West Department of Health spokesperson, Tebogo Lekgethwane said: “We can confirm that the department has conducted an internal investigation following allegations of assault involving a medical officer, Idugboe to a cleaner at Taung District Hospital.
“The investigation has since been finalised and adverse findings were made against the implicated doctor. The recommendation was that disciplinary action should be taken against the implicated medical officer. The department has approved the investigation report.”
Lekgethwane further said the findings and recommendations of the investigation were formally communicated to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Taung District Hospital for implementation. He added that, for the record, the complainant was interviewed during the course of the investigation and was fully-informed about the process.
“She has also been advised that she will be notified once the disciplinary hearing has been scheduled. She will be a witness in the disciplinary enquiry against the implicated medical officer. The disciplinary enquiry will be held during the second week in November 2025, pending confirmation by and availability of the parties,” said Lekgethwane.
Meanwhile, the North West police spokesperson, Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone said they are aware of the incident. Mokgwabone said the complainant alleges that she was bitten on her fingers by the suspect.
“The investigation was conducted into the matter and the docket was placed before the court for a decision. However, it came back with a query, which we are working on,” he said.
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