Results of inquest into Life Esidimeni scandal must be followed by sanctions
14 July 2024 - 00:00
The inquest finding that former Gauteng health MEC Qedani Mahlangu and erstwhile director of mental health care in the province Dr Makgabo Manamela should be held criminally liable for the deaths of 10 Life Esidimeni psychiatric patients will come as cold comfort to the families of all those who died or suffered as a result of this devastating episode...
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