A documented refugee in Durban dies after allegedly struggling to access tuberculosis (TB) treatment while living outside the Home Affairs building, according to reporting by IOL. The man reportedly spent more than three months sleeping on a pavement before his death.
Refugee leaders say his treatment was disrupted amid inadequate day-to-day support, citing a lack of food and unsuitable living conditions. They attribute the alleged interruption to the circumstances of living outdoors rather than within a setting where medication and basic needs could be met consistently.
IOL’s account focuses on the link between homelessness and barriers to healthcare access, particularly for refugees seeking ongoing TB treatment. The reporting also frames the death as part of broader concerns about how vulnerable people are supported in public spaces while waiting for services or documentation.
The sources provided do not include direct comments from health authorities, Home Affairs, or forensic or clinical findings at the time of publication, and the cause of death is described in the reporting as alleged and connected to TB and treatment access.
