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How ‘corruption mafia’ looted Gauteng hospitals
Ashley Mthunzi, the suspended Tembisa Tertiary Hospital chief executive, signed off on R3-million in purchases that were not vetted
‘Corruption mafia’ looting Gauteng’s ailing health system
Ashley Mthunzi, the now-suspended Tembisa Hospital chief executive, is allegedly the head of a corrupt supply-chain management clique
Life Esidimeni: Waiting for justice is an injustice
We are a nation of inquests, commissions and ad hoc committees. Not action.
South Africa’s mental health facilities are ailing
The Human Rights Commission has found a lack of staff, beds and clean, secure facilities plague institutions across the country, leaving patients unable to access the help they…
Ailing Far East Rand hospital purchases ‘vanity’ furniture
Dr Zacharia Mathaba, who purchased the furniture, is a suspected overtime fraudster and was appointed as Gauteng hospital chief executive despite facing serious disciplinary…
SIU report a ploy to ’embarrass Gauteng ANC’ — Hlongwa
Hlongwa says a report by the SIU linking him to corruption amounting to R1.2-billion, was nothing new and a ploy "to embarrass the Gauteng ANC"
Possible strike action looms at Charlotte Maxeke hospital
Hospital workers may down tools on Wednesday after not receiving proper compensation for working extra hours
Zille strikes again with Life Esidimeni tweet
Section 27, which represented 63 families, described Zille’s comments as regrettable, saying her question was answered at length through testimonies
DA: We have evidence Makhura knew about the relocation of Life Esidimeni patients
The DA’s Jack Bloom said that if Gauteng Premier David Makhura were to truly hold himself accountable, he would resign.
Health department disputes DA claims of crisis at Jo’burg hospital
There is no crisis at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital, the Gauteng health department has said.
Jo’burg hospitals ban evening visits
The Chris Hani Baragwanath, Charlotte Maxeke and Helen Joseph hospitals have banned night visits to patients as hospital staff fear for their safety.
Sanral to repay charges
The SA National Roads Agency was contacting customers on Friday to reverse administration charges deducted erroneously from e-tag accounts.
Tender rigging alleged at Gauteng health department
According to a report by the Auditor General, the Gauteng health department has lost millions of rands through maladministration and tender rigging.
DA welcomes toll road task team
The Democratic Alliance has welcomed Cabinet’s decision to appoint a task team to look into the Gauteng tolling system.
Tolls debate put on the back burner
Gauteng Legislature speaker Lindiwe Maseko has cancelled a debate on toll roads scheduled for this week because the ANC is divided on the issue.