The Health Ombud, Professor Taole Mokoena, will release the findings of an investigation into the treatment, complications, and deaths of psychiatric patients at the Northern Cape Mental Health Hospital and the Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe Hospital. This investigation addresses cases involving the death of two patients and inadequate medical care for another. The investigation was initiated […]
23 Jul 2025
Pretoria. The Health Ombud Professor Taole Mokoena released the findings of the investigation into the allegations of a patient denied the provision of care at the Motherwell NU 11 Clinic in the Eastern Cape Province who later died at the Motherwell Police Station Community Service Centre (MPSCSC). The investigation report issued is in terms of […]
13 Dec 2023
The Health Ombud, Professor Taole Mokoena will release findings of the investigation into the allegations of a patient denied provision of care at the Motherwell NU 11 Clinic in the Eastern Cape. The investigation follows a complaint lodged by the Democratic Alliance’s (DA) Shadow Minister of Health, Honourable Michéle Clarke, MP and a referral by […]
10 Dec 2023
Pretoria. The Office of Health Standards Compliance (OHSC) is a statutory regulator of the healthcare sector established through the National Health Act of 2003. The Office joins the healthcare community worldwide in observing World Patient Safety Day on 17 September, a global public health day, observed under the theme: “Engaging patients for patient safety”. World […]
18 Sep 2023