Gauteng healthcare bribery allegations involving queue jumping and access to services have prompted the provincial health department to warn patients and officials about corruption at public health facilities. The Gauteng Department of Health (GDoH) said that it had received complaints about patients allegedly paying officials to secure preferential treatment. The allegations relate to booking appointments, accessing patient files and collecting…
Tag: Gauteng Department of Health
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Helen Joseph Hospital Staffing Crisis Disrupts Emergency Care
The staffing crisis at Helen Joseph Hospital in Johannesburg has renewed fears over patient safety while spotlighting how Gauteng manages its public healthcare workers. Trauma unit head Dr Patricia Saffy issued a notice on 6 August 2026 advising certain patients to seek emergency care elsewhere. She acted on concerns over unpaid medical staff after doctors stopped reporting for duty. Reports…
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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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Primary Healthcare Accountability Under Scrutiny In Johannesburg
A legal battle over access to Johannesburg clinics has placed primary healthcare accountability under the spotlight. The case has highlighted confusion about which sphere of government must act when patients cannot access essential clinic services. This issue is particularly important in metropolitan municipalities. In these areas, provincial and local governments may share responsibility for clinic operations through service-level agreements. Primary…
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Gauteng Patient Debt Recovery Targets Unpaid Fees
Gauteng’s public health system is tightening its grip on unpaid patient fees as outstanding debt climbs to about R4.6 billion. The Gauteng department of health says the recovery drive is now a priority, as the province faces sustained financial pressure and rising demand for services. The department confirmed that it is intensifying revenue collection as part of a broader financial…
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Gauteng Health Turmoil as MEC Backs Tainted Department Head
Renewed scrutiny dogs Gauteng health’s leadership after Health MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko publicly defended her former head of department (HOD), Lesiba Malotana, despite a Special Investigating Unit (SIU) lifestyle audit flagging him as “high risk.”This situation highlights the Gauteng Health Turmoil as the province faces pressure over both governance and patient care. Additionally, it adds fuel to an already heated political…
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Court Upholds Malotana’s Suspension by Gauteng Premier
Suspended Gauteng Department of Health (GDoH) head of department (HOD), Lesiba Malotana, suffered a significant blow. The Labour Court dismissed his urgent attempt to overturn his precautionary suspension. Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi suspended Malotana as a precautionary measure in October. The action followed a damning report by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU). This report detailed an alleged procurement syndicate operating…
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Measles Vaccination in Gauteng is Urgently Needed
Gauteng’s health authorities are sounding the alarm as the province grapples with a significant increase in measles cases. Since the beginning of 2025, health officials have reported a worrying 181 laboratory-confirmed cases. The epicentres of the outbreak are located in Johannesburg, Tshwane, and Ekurhuleni. It is crucial to address the importance of measles vaccination to manage the situation in Gauteng…
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Gauteng Health pay chaos sparks doctor fury
The non-arrival of their expected commuted overtime payments left public sector doctors across Gauteng reeling. The Gauteng Health pay chaos blindsided the medical community and caused significant distress. This sudden non-payment, affecting medical staff province-wide, has ignited a firestorm. It exacerbates existing tensions over the Gauteng Department of Health’s controversial plans to cut and alter overtime terms. These changes occur…