Former Gauteng Health MEC Qedani Mahlangu says the deaths of the 144 mentally-ill patients after being moved from Life Esidimeni facilities to ill-equipped NGOs are unfortunate and deeply regrettable. LifeEsidimeni
being heard in the Pretoria High Court. She says the loss of lives is one of the most painful incidents in the history of health care in South Africa. She hopes her testimony before the inquest will help families find closure.
The inquest aims to determine if anyone can be held criminally liable for the deaths of the patients during the June 2016 relocation.Mahlangu says she broke down and cried when then Premier David Makhura announced he was appointing her as Health MEC in 2014. She says she was aware that she was, in her own words, going into a lion’s den.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
WATCH LIVE | Life Esidimeni inquest - Qedani Mahlangu testifiesFormer Gauteng health MEC Qedani Mahlangu is appearing before the Life Esidimeni inquest in the high court in Pretoria on Tuesday.
Read more »
Life Esidimeni inquest resumes with Mahlangu expected to testifyFormer Guteng Health MEC Qedani Mahlangu's testimony was delayed almost three weeks ago after the office of the State attorney failed to settle her legal fees.
Read more »
War on crime | Thousands of wardens to be deployed in GautengThousands of Crime Prevention Wardens will be placed in Gauteng hotspots from Monday.
Read more »
Gauteng Premier unveils Crime Busting Unit, sends strong message to criminals - SABC NewsThe Gauteng Provincial Government has taken a zero-tolerance approach to crime. Premier Panyaza Lesufi says the introduction of the Crime Busting Unit in the province should send a strong message to criminals.
Read more »
Dissolution of the Gauteng Gambling & GGDA boards unfortunate: LesufiGauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has been on the job for seven months.
Read more »
Court deals a blow to Gauteng’s bid to cut medical negligence costsSupreme Court of Appeal orders health department to pay patient nearly R800,000 for treatment in private sector
Read more »