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Hendricka Jacobus

Life Esidimeni: Ex-Gauteng mental health director Makgabo Manamela dodges another day at inquest

South Africa

Life Esidimeni: Ex-Gauteng mental health director Makgabo Manamela dodges another day at inquest

By Zukiswa Pikoli

Former Gauteng health official denies being part of decision-making team in Life Esidimeni tragedy

South Africa

Former Gauteng health official denies being part of decision-making team in Life Esidimeni tragedy

By Zukiswa Pikoli

Former Gauteng health deputy director tells court she inflated bed numbers for mental healthcare NGOs

South Africa

Former Gauteng health deputy director tells court she inflated bed numbers for mental healthcare NGOs

By Zukiswa Pikoli

NGOs were unprepared to take on mental healthcare users, testifies former Gauteng health official

South Africa

NGOs were unprepared to take on mental healthcare users, testifies former Gauteng health official

By Zukiswa Pikoli

NGOs where Life Esidimeni patients were placed did not have service-level agreements: ex-Gauteng health official

South Africa

NGOs where Life Esidimeni patients were placed did not have service-level agreements: ex-Gauteng health official

By Zukiswa Pikoli