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Family members who lost loved ones in the Life Esidimeni tragedy attend a memorial service hosted by the DA. Picture: Kayleen Morgan/EWN

Esidimeni tragedy

WATCH LIVE: Life Esidimeni Inquest resumes

By Eyewitness News

The High Court in Pretoria continues hearings during its inquest into the deaths of at least 144 mental health patients in the Esidimeni tragedy.

  • FILE: Life Esidimeni Waverley Care Centre Hospital in Boksburg. Picture: Eyewitness News.

    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.

    726 days ago
  • FILE: Life Esidimeni Waverley Care Centre Hospital in Boksburg. Picture: Eyewitness News.

    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.

    1053 days ago
  • DA leader Mmusi Maimane marches with party supporters in Johannesburg on 24 January 2019. Picture: @Our_DA/Twitter

    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.

    1293 days ago
  • DA leader Mmusi Maimane greeting families of Life Esidimeni victims outside Gauteng Premier David Makhura's office ahead of the memorial service. Picture: @Our_DA/Twitter.

    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'.

    1294 days ago
  • Tshwane Mayor and DA Gauteng Premier candidate Solly Msimanga announces his resignation on 18 January. Picture: Kayleen Morgan/EWN

    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.

    1299 days ago
  • Former Gauteng Health MEC Qedani Mahlangu. Picture: Sethembiso Zulu/EWN

    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.

    1409 days ago
  • FILE: Nompilo Nkosi, whose brother survived the Esidimeni tragedy, gives her testimony on 1 December 2017. Picture: Masego Rahlaga/EWN

    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.

    1513 days ago
  • FILE: Gauteng Health MEC Gwen Ramokgopa. Picture: Kayleen Morgan/EWN

    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.

    1515 days ago
  • Gauteng Health MEC Gwen Ramokgopa at the Esangweni Community Health Centre in Tembisa. Picture: Masechaba Sefularo/EWN.

    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.

    1515 days ago
  • FILE: Patients at the Takalani Home for the mentally disabled in Soweto. It was one of the institutions affected during the Life Esidimeni tragedy. Picture: Ihsaan Haffejee/EWN

    '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.

    1541 days ago
  • FILE: Gauteng Premier David Makhura. Picture: Ihsaa Haffejee/EWN

    Makhura faces no-confidence debate over Esidimeni role

    The Democratic Alliance wants Premier Makhura removed from office for his role in the Esidimeni tragedy.

    1549 days ago
  • FILE: A Life Esidimeni care centre in Boksburg. Picture: EWN

    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.

    1584 days ago
  • A screengrab of Gauteng Premier David Makhura testifying at the Life Esidimeni arbitration hearings in Parktown.

    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.

    1602 days ago
  • FILE: Western Cape Premier Helen Zille. Photo: Bertram Malgas/EWN

    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.

    1603 days ago
  • A screengrab of retired Deputy Chief Justice Dikgang Moseneke during Life Esidimeni arbitration hearings.

    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.

    1604 days ago
  • Missing whistle-blower Nomawethu Kunene. Picture: Facebook

    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.

    1611 days ago
  • Gauteng Premier David Makhura speaking at the Gauteng Legislature on 26 February 2018.  Picture: Sethembiso Zulu/EWN.

    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.

    1626 days ago
  • FILE: Gauteng Premier David Makhura. Picture: GCIS.

    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.

    1626 days ago
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