Grey’s Hospital in Pietermaritzburg reached a supposed turning point yesterday, 31 March 2026. It was the promised completion date for a new heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) system. This system is essential for keeping operating theatres cool and sterile. Instead, the date passed with no construction in sight. The facility continues to rely on a 45-year-old industrial plant. The authorities…
Category: April 2026
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Charlotte Maxeke Cardiac Crisis: Alleged Failures at Major Hospital
Tensions reached a breaking point on Tuesday following a briefing by the Democratic Alliance (DA) regarding heart surgery outcomes at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital (CMJAH). The Charlotte Maxeke Cardiac Crisis was highlighted as the party alleged a severe collapse in surgical safety. Meanwhile, the Gauteng Department of Health insists that patient outcomes have significantly improved over the last two…