The South African Law Reform Commission has recommended scrapping lump-sum payouts for medical negligence claims against the state. Instead, it proposes structured “pay as you go” settlements for public sector patients. In a long-awaited report, the commission put forward two bills. These would let patients and families seek redress through the courts or through a new administrative system run by…
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Hospital CEO Vacancies Raise Governance Concerns
More than 50 public hospitals across South Africa are operating without permanent chief executives. The issue of hospital CEO vacancies is raising concerns about leadership, accountability, and patient services in an already-strained health system. Provincial health departments have blamed budget pressures, austerity measures and controls on employee compensation. These constraints have delayed the appointment of permanent senior managers. Acting executives…