# Patients in chains rescued from suspected illegal rehab centre in South Africa

- Published: 2026-10-16T14:57:51Z
- Updated: 2026-10-17T04:35:24Z
- Section: World
- Language: English (en)
- Source: BBC News — https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cmwyvxj49gpwo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Tags: BBC News · World
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Some of the 200 patients were found with "sores all over their bodies" and in overcrowded rooms.

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