Deputy Chief Justice Dikgang Moseneke found that government officials acted in breach of the law and the Constitution, and ordered that more than R1 million be paid to the families of more than 144 mental health patients.
A commission of inquiry was held. But the National Prosecuting Authority said there was not enough evidence to haul anyone to court.
Life Esidimeni family committee's Andrew Pietersen says most of the families who are seeking legal advice are those who were not aware of the arbitration process.
The world observed International Mental Health Day on Wednesday and some say this reminded them of the tragic event.
Eyewitness News goes inside the truth of the Life Esidimeni tragedy in this six-part podcast series. In episode four, journalist Masego Rahlaga examines the lack of accountability in the public healthcare sector and how the Health Department wastes millions due to negligence.
In March, retired deputy Chief Justice Dikgang Moseneke ordered government to pay all families R1.2 million each for both common and constitutional law damages.
Eyewitness News goes inside the truth to help you understand how the Gauteng Health Department and its then MEC Qedani Mahlangu set in motion a chain of events which would see over 140 people killed after government cancelled its mental healthcare contract with Life Esidimeni.
Christine Nxumalo, whose sister passed away at the Precious Angels NGO, says that families are pleased that government has met its compensation deadline but the road to healing still lies ahead.
Eyewitness News goes inside the truth to help you understand how the Gauteng Health Department and its then MEC Qedani Mahlangu set in motion a chain of events which would see over 140 people killed after government cancelled its mental healthcare contract with Life Esidimeni.
Deborah Phehla passed away at the Takalani Home for the Mentally Handicapped in March 2016, just three days after being moved there from a Life Esidimeni facility in Randfontein.
Journalist Masego Rahlaga introduces you to the first of six episodes of a series in which Eyewitness News goes inside the truth of the Life Esidimeni tragedy.
Retired deputy chief justice Dikgang Moseneke ordered that 135 families be paid out by 19 June.
The party's Jack Bloom says the Life Esidemini tragedy will not end until all the patients are found.
The patients went missing after being transferred to illegal NGOs about two years ago where 144 patients died in the process.
The NGO, located in Diepkloof, is where many of the first victims of the so-called Life Esidimeni tragedy died.
Mmusi Maimane said Premier David Makhura and the provincial government should be held accountable for killing 144 victims of the Esidimeni tragedy.
Former deputy Chief Justice Dikgang Moseneke made damning findings against those involved in the deadly project.
The National Prosecuting Authority is now studying 45 cases before deciding on who to prosecute.
