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Bruce Wilson, who fell through a roof and broke his femur has spoken about the nightmare 19 days he languished in a state hospital awaiting emergency surgery.
ALEX VAN DEN HEEVER

Man waits 19 days for emergency operation at public hospital in KwaZulu-Natal

Bruce Wilson’s experience reflects that of other state patients. Ambulances were in short supply, wards were overcrowded, linen and patients’ clothing was dirty

  • Lyse Comins
6 min read
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ALEX VAN DEN HEEVER

The Fiscal Cliff | SA health check: Failure diagnosed

In this monthly series, the M&G investigates how South Africa’s fiscal policy has been shaped. The second instalment considers the health budget and why, despite growing to R254…

  • Lyse Comins
8 min read
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Tighter Covid restrictions for N. Mandela Bay — other hotspots may follow

With the number of cases spiralling out of control in hotspots in the Eastern Cape and Western Cape, longer curfews and restrictions on alcohol sales are being implemented

  • Sarah Smit
  • M&G Data Desk
4 min read