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Tag: Gauteng Health Department

  • Charlotte Maxeke Hospital Crisis Threatens Patient Care

    Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital faces growing financial and supply pressures. Insiders warn that the problems could lead to a broader breakdown in medical services. The hospital is allegedly struggling with unpaid supplier accounts, chronic stock shortages and delayed purchase orders. These challenges have reportedly affected dialysis services, intensive care treatment and major surgery. A source close to the hospital’s…

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  • Charlotte Maxeke Hospital Crisis Sparks Whistleblower Resignation

    A senior doctor who helped expose deep-rooted problems at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital (CMJAH) is leaving the public health sector. Professor Adam Mahomed, the respected head of internal medicine, has reached his breaking point. After years of frustration, stress, and stalled reform, he has opted for early retirement. Professor Mahomed lodged a formal complaint with the Public Protector in…

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  • Ongoing Crisis in Gauteng and the Response from MEC

    Gauteng Health and Wellness MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko has defended her department, stating there is “no crisis” despite persistent reports of critical issues. These include doctors going unpaid for months and ongoing scrutiny over deep-seated corruption. Some view these issues as part of the ongoing crisis in Gauteng. She asserted that systemic issues had been resolved under her leadership. Nkomo-Ralehoko said…

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