The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) has struck down a High Court approach that could have reshaped the way the Eastern Cape Department of Health handles escalating medico-legal claims. The appeal court ruled on Wednesday, 11 February 2026, that allowing the department to provide future healthcare services instead of paying damages “violated the child’s best interests”. Appeal Court judge Ashton…
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SA’s Health System Under Strain Amid 25,000 Vacancies
South Africa’s public health system is under strain. It is buckling under the immense pressure of more than 25,000 critical staff vacancies, shrinking budgets, and a staggering national debt of R24 billion in accruals. An investigation into provincial health departments reveals a sector in crisis. Dwindling resources are colliding with overwhelming patient demand. This forces the postponement of essential medical…
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Eastern Cape Cancer Patients Affected by Drug Shortage
Hundreds of cancer patients, including vulnerable children, in South Africa’s Eastern Cape province have had their life-saving chemotherapy treatments interrupted. This is due to the Department of Health’s alarming failure to pay its drug suppliers. Consequently, Eastern Cape cancer patients face critical challenges. The crisis has forced desperate doctors to ration limited medication. This has led to widespread concern and…