# Patients found in chains rescued from suspected illegal South African rehab centre

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- BBC News, 2026-10-16 13:09 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cmwyvxj49gpwo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> Authorities found about 200 people, including two minors, living in overcrowded rooms at a suspected illegal rehabilitation centre run from a church in Mpumalanga. Some were chained together and had sores. A pastor and his wife have been charged with kidnapping; 14 people were taken to hospital.