The Health Ombud releases investigation findings into the treatment, complications and deaths of psychiatric patients in the Northern Cape hospitals

Wednesday 23rd July , 2025

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 following a complaint lodged by the Honourable Minister of
Health, Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi (MP), against the Northern Cape Mental Health Hospital in
Kimberley in October 2024.

The media briefing will provide an overview of the investigation’s findings, conclusions, and
recommendations, allowing for engagement with the media.

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

Date: Wednesday, 30 July 2025
Time: 10:00 – 12:00
Venue: Ronnie Mamoepa Press Room
Government Communication and Information Systems (GCIS) Tshedimosetso House,1035,
Cnr Francis Baard and Festival Streets
Hatfield, Pretoria

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ohscsocialmedia and
http://facebook.com/GovernmentZA
X: https://twitter.com/OhscSocialmedia and http://x.com/GovernmentZA
YouTube: https://youtube.com/user/GovernmentZA

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Issued by the Health Ombud

Media Enquiries:
Ricardo Mahlakanya
Cell: 066 473 8666

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