Life Esidimeni Arbitration Hearings - 15 November 2017

Publisher:
SABC
Publication Date:
15 November 2017
Tags:
South Africa, Health and Medicine, Human Rights, Legal and Judicial Affairs

Suspended Head of Gauteng's Health department Dr Barney Selebano has lost an appeal against the health ombudsman's findings into the Life Esidimeni tragedy. Ombudsman Malekgapuru Makgoba's report suggested Selebano be suspended from the department and investigated for gross incompetence and negligence. Another official, former mental health director Dr Makgabo Manamela also lost her appeal at the tribunal. The arbitration continues today.

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