Laura Lopez Gonzalez

Ace Magashule’s wild Free State: Activists faced intimidation, whistle-blowers fled

Article Laura Lopez Gonzalez - 19 Dec 2017

Death threats and intimidation drove one man to leave the country after exposing crumbling conditions within the province’s health system.

What free education could cost us

Article Laura Lopez Gonzalez - 17 Dec 2017

Saturday’s surprise announcement could be the latest blow to the country’s bid for better healthcare.

Slice of Life: A break in poverty’s circle

Article Laura Lopez Gonzalez - 17 Dec 2017

'Free education would go a long way for us'

Motsoaledi to provinces: ‘Fund junior doctor internships, or I might sue you.’

Article Laura Lopez Gonzalez - 27 Nov 2017

The health minister warns finding the money for junior doctor placements is not voluntary, it's what the law prescribes.

#LifeEsidimeni: This official may have just thrown Mahlangu under the bus

Article Nelisiwe Msomi, Laura Lopez Gonzalez & Bhekisisa Team - 21 Nov 2017

Suspended head of Gauteng health Barney Selebano's court bid to avoid testifying at the ongoing arbitration could keep him off the stand for months.

#LifeEsidimeni: Inside the arbitration hearings

Podcasts Nelisiwe Msomi & Laura Lopez Gonzalez - 6 Nov 2017

As the hearings continue this week, Laura Lopez Gonzalez speaks to Nelisiwe Msomi about the arbitration process.

#LifeEsidimeni: What will arbitration mean for the families?

Podcasts Laura Lopez Gonzalez - 30 Oct 2017

Laura Lopez Gonzalez speaks to Tim Modise about who might be held accountable for the tragedy.

[EXCLUSIVE] Qedani Mahlangu is not a registered student at alleged London school

Article Laura Lopez Gonzalez, Adri Kotze & Pontsho Pilane - 28 Oct 2017

Bhekisisa can reveal Mahlangu is not a student at the London School of Economics and Political Science after lodging a Freedom of Information request.

#LifeEsidimeni: Mahlangu’s alleged school confirms no exams scheduled

Article Laura Lopez Gonzalez & Bhekisisa Team - 25 Oct 2017

Meanwhile, the London School of Economics and Political Science says it cannot confirm Qedani Mahlangu is a student.

London school refuses to confirm former health MEC Qedani Mahlangu is a student

Article Nelisiwe Msomi, Laura Lopez Gonzalez & Bhekisisa Team - 24 Oct 2017

Eleven Gauteng health employees were singled out for censure. Now, only two have been suspended and garnered an alleged R1.3-million in wages.

#LifeEsidimeni: Why seemingly good people came to do very, very bad things

Article Laura Lopez Gonzalez - 19 Oct 2017

At least 141 mental health patients. As officials take the stand as part of arbitration hearings, a disturbing thread runs through their testimonies.

#LifeEsidimeni: Former Gauteng Health MEC Mahlangu visited deadly Cullinan NGOs

Article Nelisiwe Msomi & Laura Lopez Gonzalez - 17 Oct 2017

Social worker says mental health patients' lives could have been saved if senior officials visited facilities. Bhekisisa has evidence they did.

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Transport Month

[email protected] - 23 Oct 2020

An infrastructure-led recovery will help to stimulate demand in the South African economy, which is vital post the Covid-19 pandemic

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Limpopo’s Economic Recovery Plan to fight Covid-19 impact

special reports - 23 Oct 2020

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Disrupt the corrupt

special reports - 22 Oct 2020

Whistle-blowers should be seen as real heroes in the fight against corruption and we need a change in culture for this to happen

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Corporates: A force for good for a sustainable future

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

In order to see people and nature thrive what is required is a strong focus on partnerships – we cannot act alone anymore

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Combatting wildlife crime in Southern Africa activity annual programme statement (APS) No. 04

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

Concept papers are sought for implementating activities, for a multi-faceted programme that aims to reduce poaching and illegal trade in wildlife

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special reports - 19 Oct 2020

The longer you save towards retirement the larger your retirement savings are expected to be due to the effect of compounding interest

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In conversation with SA Reserve Bank Governer, Lesetja Kganyago

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

'Make interest rates zero and inflation goes up and then people save less – we need savings to fund investment in this country'