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South African authorities rescued approximately 200 patients from a suspected illegal rehabilitation facility, with some patients found bearing sores across their bodies and confined in overcrowded rooms, BBC World reported on October 16. The discovery has prompted investigations into the centre's operations and conditions, raising serious questions about patient care and regulatory oversight. The rescue operation highlights ongoing concerns about unlicensed and unregulated rehabilitation facilities operating in South Africa. Authorities are examining the circumstances under which patients were held and the treatment they received, with the physical evidence of neglect suggesting potential criminal violations of health and safety regulations.