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Massive drop in trauma cases attributed to nationwide alcohol ban

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South Africa banned liquor sales amid coronavirus surge. In addition to the alcohol ban, the new restrictions include the closure of all beaches and public swimming pools in infectious hotspots as well as a curfew extension.

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The Gauteng Department of Health said contact tracing of Gauteng students who attended the matric rage event in KZN is currently underway.

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David Makhura appoints new Gauteng Health MEC

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The Democratic Alliances says the Gauteng Covid-19 active cases are suspiciously low.

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Only 5% of the Life Esidimeni compensation has been paid thus far.

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The Gauteng government has attributed the slow pace of payouts to Esidimeni claimants to Covid-19 lockdown restrictions.

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Two Gauteng Health Department officials arrested for fraud

By Andrea Chothia06-11-2020 17:02

Two Gauteng Health Department officials appeared in court on fraud allegations worth R400 000 on Thursday 5 November 2020.

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Bandile Masuku files legal papers to have SIU findings set aside

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Former Gauteng Health MEC Bandile Masuku is not going down without a fight. He’s on a mission to have the SIU findings deemed invalid.

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The Bheki Mlangeni Hospital CEO has been moved from the hospital following an alleged rape incident last weekend.

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Makhura must step aside amid SIU PPE probe, says Denosa

By Thabo Baloyi12-10-2020 07:36

It comes as Premier David Makhura has given his health MEC Bandile Masuku, marching orders after a report by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) found that he failed to adhere to the constitution in relation to the COVID-19 PPE saga

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The report found that if anyone should be blamed, it is Khusela Diko’s husband, Thandisizwe Diko, whose company was awarded the R125 million contract

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By Thabo Baloyi08-10-2020 10:42

The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Gauteng said there needed to be an investigation to look into why there was a high COVID-19 infection rate at Sterkfontein Hospital in Krugersdorp

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Makhura suspends health department head after scathing SIU report

By Andrea Chothia30-09-2020 13:03

Professor Mkhululi Lukhele has been placed on precautionary suspension with immediate effect by Gauteng Premier David Makhura.

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Nehawu marched to the Union Buildings in Pretoria on Thursday 3 September to hand over a list of demands for healthcare workers.

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By Dan Meyer02-09-2020 12:49

at Springs train station, the Phelophepa train will be administering health services to people who struggle to gain access to clinics.

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PPE tenders: SIU freezes bank accounts of nearly 40 companies

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The SIU’s special tribunal granted an order to freeze R38.7 million in the bank accounts of 40 companies linked to PPE tender irregularities.

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‘No corruption’: Khusela Diko and husband respond to tender allegations

By Andrea Chothia29-07-2020 17:06

Khusela Diko and husband King Madzikane II Diko said the decision to get into business with the health department was an error of judgement.

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EFF Gauteng calls for immediate removal of Health MEC Bandile Masuku

By Andrea Chothia28-07-2020 12:20

Gauteng Health MEC Bandile Masuku has been implicated in a PPE tender scandal that will be investigated by the SIU.

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