Gauteng's Health Department has refuted allegations that bodies at Helen Joseph Hospital are unprocessed due to a shortage of printer cartridges. The department confirms only one body, from a patient declared dead on arrival, remains and will be processed today (Monday). Officials acknowledge earlier printing delays impacted mortuary operations this month but say contingency measures have cleared the backlog. For more, Elvis Presslin spoke to Gauteng Health Department spokesperson, Motalatale Modiba

Gauteng's Health Department has refuted allegations that bodies at Helen Joseph Hospital are unprocessed due to a shortage of printer cartridges. The department confirms only one body, from a patient declared dead on arrival, remains and will be processed today (Monday). Officials acknowledge earlier printing delays impacted mortuary operations this month but say contingency measures have cleared the backlog. For more, Elvis Presslin spoke to Gauteng Health Department spokesperson, Motalatale Modiba

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Gauteng health refutes allegations over unprocessed bodies at Helen Joseph Hospital

A look at the current top African economic stories with Victor Kgomoesoana, author of Africa Is Open For Business and Africa Bounces Back

A look at the current top African economic stories with Victor Kgomoesoana, author of Africa Is Open For Business and Africa Bounces Back

A look at the current top African economic stories with Victor Kgomoesoana

Members of the Zimbabwe Nurses Association have opted for a 72-hour stay-away instead of planned public demonstrations amid claims that nurses were intimidated and discouraged from protesting publicly. The stay-away, however, is already raising serious concerns about its impact on patient care, with fears that disruptions in services could put lives at risk. The government, on the other hand, maintains that limited revenue collection and budget constraints make it difficult to meet the demands of civil servants, including healthcare workers. We spoke to Zimbabwean activist, General Sithole.

Members of the Zimbabwe Nurses Association have opted for a 72-hour stay-away instead of planned public demonstrations amid claims that nurses were intimidated and discouraged from protesting publicly. The stay-away, however, is already raising serious concerns about its impact on patient care, with fears that disruptions in services could put lives at risk. The government, on the other hand, maintains that limited revenue collection and budget constraints make it difficult to meet the demands of civil servants, including healthcare workers. We spoke to Zimbabwean activist, General Sithole.

Zimbabwe Nurses Association members stage a stay-away over salary increases.

The Supreme Court of Appeal has dismissed the Road Accident Fund's appeal with costs. The court confirmed undocumented foreign nationals can claim from the Fund, upholding a 2024 High Court ruling. Judges said Section 17(1) of the RAF Act covers "any person" and does not exclude claimants based on immigration status. The case followed a 2022 RAF directive demanding stamped passports, which was found to be unlawful. We spoke to Alan Beesley, ActionSA Member of Parliament.

The Supreme Court of Appeal has dismissed the Road Accident Fund's appeal with costs. The court confirmed undocumented foreign nationals can claim from the Fund, upholding a 2024 High Court ruling. Judges said Section 17(1) of the RAF Act covers "any person" and does not exclude claimants based on immigration status. The case followed a 2022 RAF directive demanding stamped passports, which was found to be unlawful. We spoke to Alan Beesley, ActionSA Member of Parliament.

Gauteng health refutes allegations over unprocessed bodies at Helen Joseph Hospital

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