The Health Ombud, Professor Taole Mokoena, will release findings from two investigations into patient safety incidents in Gauteng. The briefing will address the death of a mental health care user at Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital (DGMAH) and the neonatal death at Netcare Femina Hospital (NFH).
The investigation at DGMAH was prompted by a complaint from the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) regarding a psychiatric patient’s death due to burn injuries in June 2024. The NFH case involves allegations of incorrect medication leading to a neonate's death.
Members of the media are invited to the briefing, details as follows:
Date: Monday, 23 March 2026
Time: 10:00 – 12:00
Venue: GCIS Ronnie Mamoepa Media Centre, Tshedimosetso House,1035, Cnr Francis Baard and Festival Streets, Hatfield, Pretoria
Media Enquiries:
Ricardo Mahlakanya
Cell: 066 473 8666
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