Esidimeni A Tragedy Unfolds

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Esidimeni - a tragedy unfolds

Ninety-four people died after the Gauteng Health Department moved them from Life Esidimeni and other facilities, to NGOs. Police are investigating several cases of murder and negligence.

Groups to demonstrate outside Esidimeni hearings

Former Gauteng Health MEC Qedani Mahlangu is in the hot seat to give answers about her role in the Life Esidimeni tragedy.

Created: 2 months ago

WATCH: Life Esidimeni arbitration hearings continue

Gauteng's Mental Health Deputy Director, Hannah Jacobus testified that she and other officials raised concerns about the licensing process.

Created: 3 months ago

WATCH: Official admits failure to adhere to procedures led to Esidimeni deaths

Former Deputy Chief Justice Dikgang Moseneke says Gauteng’s mental health deputy director seemed determined to break the law.

Created: 3 months ago

Gauteng mental health director resigns

She is the second health official to resign in as many days from the fallout of the Life Esidimeni tragedy.

Created: 3 months ago

Life Esidimeni hearings to resume on Thursday

The inquiry resumes two days after the resignation of the head of the Gauteng department of health, Dr Barney Selebano, who approved the transfer of patients to the institutions.

Created: 3 months ago

Esidimeni: Top politicians need to answer, says DA

The Life Esidimeni arbitration hearings had concluded this year with senior officials put under the spotlight and searing reactions from bereaved relatives, Jack Bloom.

Created: 4 months ago

Life Esidimeni hearing to resume in January

Former Gauteng Health MEC Qedani Mahlangu, widely blamed for the tragedy, was subpoenaed to testify and would appear before the arbitration between 22 and 26 January.

Created: 4 months ago

A history of warnings ignored before the Life Esidimeni tragedy

Psychological and psychiatric professional groups, family members, and advocacy groups spoke out about the Life Esidimeni transfer from its announcement.

Created: 4 months ago

Suspended Gauteng Health HOD admits he acted unlawfully

The suspended HOD of the Gauteng Department of Health, Dr Barney Selebano has admitted he acted unlawfully when he signed off on the transfer of patients from ife Esidimeni.

Created: 4 months ago

WATCH: More startling revelations expected at Esidimeni hearings

Dr Barney Selebano returns to the stand at the Life Esidimeni hearings after admitting on Wednesday that mistakes were made.

Created: 4 months ago

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