DA slams Panyaza Lesufi for ‘electioneering’ using the NHI

The Democratic Alliance (DA) says Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi’s blatant lies about the National Health Insurance (NHI) will not fix healthcare in Gauteng, which suffers from a deep rot.  The sentiment comes as, during a campaign meeting, Lesufi told attendees that after the 29 May elections, they can go to any private healthcare institution, and the government … Read more

Gauteng Health says it never employed protesting security officers

The Gauteng Department of Health says it never employed the security officers protesting in its offices in Johannesburg.  Videos of the officers who, at some point, were naked during the protest have been widely circulated on social media.  WHY ARE SECURITY OFFICERS PROTESTING OUTSIDE GAUTENG HEALTH OFFICES?  Following the protest, the Gauteng Department of Health said it … Read more

More than 500 babies born in first 12 hours of Christmas day

More than 500 babies were born in the first 12 hours of Christmas day across the country this year, the Department of Health has confirmed. NOTE: This article will be updated with the final figure once available Almost 40% of all the newborns were delivered in Gauteng health facilities, including clinics. According to the Gauteng Department of … Read more