Tag: Faith Mazibuko

  • Gauteng’s Foreign Doctor Salary Bill Sparks Jobs Row

    The Gauteng department of health has budgeted more than R612 million to compensate foreign medical professionals during the 2026/27 financial year. The disclosure has triggered criticism as hundreds of qualified South African doctors remain unemployed. Gauteng Health and Wellness MEC Faith Mazibuko revealed the figures in a written response to ActionSA’s questions. According to the response, the department has 551…

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  • Charlotte Maxeke Surgery Delays Leave 217 Children Waiting

    More than 200 children are waiting for surgery at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital. Some patients have faced delays of up to 30 months. Gauteng Health MEC Faith Mazibuko disclosed the backlog in a written response to questions in the Gauteng legislature. The response shows that 217 children are on the hospital’s paediatric surgery waiting list. Many are expected to…

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