SA has a critical shortage of doctors, says health minister Phaahla | Witness

South Africa has a critical shortage of doctors, with fewer than one doctor to treat 1 000 patients. This was confirmed by the national health minister Joe Phaahla in an answer to a parliamentary question from the Democratic Alliance. | WitnessKZN

The ANC has received a lot of criticism from the public for appointing older members into senior party positions.

What are your thoughts on the matter?The ANC should not appoint people over the age of 65 years oldI think the ANC actually has more than enough young leadersIt’s important to appoint older people because they have more experience

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