Health Ombud to brief Media on findings of a joint investigation into the spate of deaths of healthcare professionals in KwaZulu-Natal public hospitals

Monday 6th July , 2026

The Health Ombud, Professor Taole Mokoena, will brief members of the media on the findings of a joint investigation into a series of deaths involving healthcare professionals at public health establishments in KwaZulu-Natal.

The investigation was initiated following complaints lodged by the Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi (MP), and the former Chairperson of the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Health, Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo, amid public concern and extensive media reports relating to the deaths of healthcare workers in the province.

During the briefing, the Health Ombud will present the key findings of the investigation and outline recommendations.

Members of the media are invited to the briefing, details as follows:

Date: Wednesday, 8 July 2026

Time: 10:00 – 12:00

Venue: GCIS Ronnie Mamoepa Press Room, Tshedimosetso House,1035, Cnr Francis Baard and Festival Streets, Hatfield, Pretoria

The media briefing will also be streamed live on the following platforms:

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