Esidimeni tragedy
WATCH LIVE: Life Esidimeni Inquest resumes
The High Court in Pretoria continues hearings during its inquest into the deaths of at least 144 mental health patients in the Esidimeni tragedy.
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GP govt commits to amicable settlement on outstanding Esidimeni payout–Lawyers
The law firm, which represents over a hundred families, gave government until Friday, 14 August 2020, to pay the outstanding R65 million in compensation or face court action.
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EFF: NPA descision on Esidimeni sends ‘terrible message’ to SA public
The EFF in Gauteng says it is disappointed by the NPA’s decision to hold a formal inquest into the Esidimeni deaths.
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Maimane: 'DA to continue looking for answers to Esidimeni deaths'
DA leader Mmusi Maimane apologised to the families for a controversial billboard that was recently displayed by the party.
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Maimane apologises to Esidimeni families over DA billboard
The billboard lists the names of Esidimeni victims along with those who lost their lives in Marikana and in pit toilets under the heading 'The ANC is Killing US'.
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DA to begin search for suitable candidate to replace Msimanga
The party announced on Friday that Msimanga would be stepping down from his position as Tshwane Mayor next month.
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Gauteng govt can't hold former officials personally liable for Esidimeni tragedy
The department will not be taking legal action against the officials but will rather await the outcomes of a police investigation that is currently underway.
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Families of Life Esidimeni victims still seeking closure
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.
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Ramokgopa says health department to address costly medico-legal claims
The Health MEC says measures have been put in place to address challenges that tarnish the department's reputation.
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Ramokgopa: Dept recovering from financial, reputational challenges
Gauteng Health MEC Gwen Ramokgopa says the Esidimeni tragedy was one of the challenges experienced by the department.
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'Destroyed' patient files could set back probe at Takalani Home
The NGO, located in Diepkloof, is where many of the first victims of the so-called Life Esidimeni tragedy died.
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Makhura faces no-confidence debate over Esidimeni role
The Democratic Alliance wants Premier Makhura removed from office for his role in the Esidimeni tragedy.
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Outstanding, missing documents hinder Esidimeni deaths probe
MEC Sizakele Nkosi-Malobane says 42 of the 46 inquests have been concluded but the remaining four have been delayed due to the missing documents.
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Makhura's always been honest about Esidimeni role, says spokesperson
The DA on Wednesday announced it will be tabling a vote of no confidence against Gauteng Premier David Makhura and his entire Cabinet for violating the Constitution.
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Rights activist to lay complaint against Zille over Esidimeni tweet
Western Cape Premier Helen Zille tweeted that while it was good that the families will be compensated for the deaths of their loved ones, she wanted to know what they had done to raise the alarm.
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Section 27: Lot of work to be done to improve healthcare services
Justice Dikgang Moseneke on Monday ordered government to pay each family affected by the Esidimeni tragedy a lump sum of R1.2 million by 19 June.
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Speculation mounts as search for missing Esidimeni whistle-blower continues
Kunene, who blew the lid on alleged fraud and corruption in the Gauteng Social Development department, disappeared from her west rand home last month.
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Makhura again apologises for Esidimeni tragedy
The project, which saw dozens of psychiatric patients transferred from Life Esidimeni facilities, led to the deaths of at least 144 people.
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Makhura set to deliver State of Province Address
Gauteng Premier David Makhura will be addressing job creation, investment and improving the lives of people living in the province.
