Health ombudsman
Shonisani Lethole's family vow fight for overhaul of Tembisa Hospital
Shonisani Lethole died at the facility in July last year after being admitted with COVID-related breathing complications.
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‘My mother wasn't fed’ - Families detail how loved ones died at Tembisa Hospital
On Wednesday, the Health Ombudsman revealed that the hospital’s gross negligence led to the death of Shonisani Lethole.
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Gauteng Health Dept won’t challenge report into Shonisani Lethole’s death
On Wednesday, professor Malegapuru Makgoba found that Lethole went without food for four days in July before he succumbed at the facility.
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Health Ombud concludes probe into Shonisani Lethole’s death at Tembisa Hospital
Businessman Shonisani Lethole was admitted to the hospital in July with breathing difficulties and died before receiving his results, which showed he had tested positive for COVID-19.
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Health Ombud Makgoba to join international COVID-19 vaccine monitoring panel
The board has to ensure the safety of participants and the efficacy of the vaccine being tested.
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Health Ombudsman says assessment of health system not attack on minister
Health Ombudsman Malegapuru Makgoba recently called for a national health indaba to prevent the total collapse of the health department.
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Esidimeni: SAPS investigating 144 cases
During his testimony at the hearings last year, the Health Ombudsman confirmed 143 deaths but also warned that the number is inconclusive and could be more or even less.
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Mahlangu disputes Health Ombudsman's findings against her
Ombudsman Malegapuru Makgoba found that Qedani Mahlangu’s decision to terminate the contract with Esidimeni had been rushed and negligent.
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Section 27: Esidimeni death toll should be higher
A lawyer representing the families of 55 of the psychiatric patients who died in the Esidimeni tragedy, says the number should actually be 129 and not 118.
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DA welcomes Moseneke appointment to lead Esidimeni mediation process
The opposition party says retired deputy Chief Justice Dikgang Moseneke has the integrity and competence needed to ensure appropriate closure for the families of the victims.
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Esidimeni: Disciplinary process for suspended GP health officials postponed
Gauteng Health MEC Gwen Ramokgopa says a private attorney has been appointed by the department to further investigate the matter.
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[WATCH] Gauteng Health MEC vows to implement Esidimeni recommendations
New Health MEC in Gauteng Gwendoline Ramokgopa has fully embraced the Health Ombudsman’s recommendations on the Esidimeni tragedy.
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Suspended Gauteng Health HOD challenges Esidimeni report
Barney Selebano was placed on precautionary suspension after the Health Ombud found Gauteng health officials were negligent and reckless.
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ANC in Tshwane ready to cooperate with probe into Esidimeni tragedy
The DA claims money paid by government to one of the NGOs where patients were transferred to may have been pocketed by officials.
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ANCYL unreservedly withdraws criminal charges against Makhura & Mhlangu
Earlier this week, the league joined opposition parties in pressing charges against Mahlangu after the Health Ombudsman report.
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GP govt won't shut down NGOs right now, prioritises patients' safety
Makhura’s office says it’s not concentrating on shutting down these NGOs right now but on taking patients away from dangerous conditions.
