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Friday, 25 August 2017 06:21
Kwazulu-Natal's Cancer Crisis Fuels Demand for End of Life Care
25 August 2017
Health workers brace for an increased need for palliative care as waiting lists grow.
KwaZulu-Natal has just two public-sector oncologists left. As the province scrambles to recruit new specialists, treatment waiting lists grow and so too does the demand for specialised care for the sick and dying.
Health workers brace for an increased need for palliative care as waiting lists grow.
KwaZulu-Natal has just two public-sector oncologists left. As the province scrambles to recruit new specialists, treatment waiting lists grow and so too does the demand for specialised care for the sick and dying.
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Thursday, 24 August 2017 06:14
Professor brought in to fix mess in KZN’s health unit
24 August 2017
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Willies Mchunu has appointed seasoned health practitioner and academic Ronald Green-Thompson to help overhaul the provincial health department.
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Willies Mchunu has appointed seasoned health practitioner and academic Ronald Green-Thompson to help overhaul the provincial health department.
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Thursday, 24 August 2017 06:11
Seasoned health official to turn around KZN Health Department – premier
24 August 2017
Durban – KwaZulu-Natal premier Willies Mchunu announced on Thursday that provincial planning commissioner, Professor Ronald Green-Thompson, had been assigned to “turn around the situation in the Department of Health”.
Durban – KwaZulu-Natal premier Willies Mchunu announced on Thursday that provincial planning commissioner, Professor Ronald Green-Thompson, had been assigned to “turn around the situation in the Department of Health”.
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Thursday, 24 August 2017 06:08
SAHRC allegedly blocked from oversights visits at KZN hospitals
24 August 2017
Durban - The SAHRC has been prevented from conducting oversight visits to KwaZulu-Natal hospitals since June, a spokesperson said on Thursday.
Durban - The SAHRC has been prevented from conducting oversight visits to KwaZulu-Natal hospitals since June, a spokesperson said on Thursday.
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Thursday, 24 August 2017 06:04
SA Jewish Board appalled by Andile Mngxitama holocaust tweet
24 August 2017
Cape Town - The SA Jewish Board of Deputies (SAJBD) expressed shock on Thursday at a tweet by Black First Land First (BLF) leader Andile Mngxitama claiming that the legacy of the holocaust was not all negative.
Cape Town - The SA Jewish Board of Deputies (SAJBD) expressed shock on Thursday at a tweet by Black First Land First (BLF) leader Andile Mngxitama claiming that the legacy of the holocaust was not all negative.
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Wednesday, 23 August 2017 06:01
KZN Oncology Crisis: MEC Dhlomo blocked SAHRC from conducting hospital visits during probe
23 August 2017
A briefing by the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) today in a meeting of the National Health Portfolio Committee, revealed that KZN Health MEC, Sibongiseni Dhlomo, blocked the SAHRC from conducting oversight visits during their probe.
A briefing by the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) today in a meeting of the National Health Portfolio Committee, revealed that KZN Health MEC, Sibongiseni Dhlomo, blocked the SAHRC from conducting oversight visits during their probe.
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Tuesday, 22 August 2017 05:58
KZN Health leadership should take responsibility for crisis: SAMA
22 August 2017
The South African Medical Association says it's unfortunate the health minister does not think the KZN public health sector is in crisis.
The South African Medical Association says it's unfortunate the health minister does not think the KZN public health sector is in crisis.
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Wednesday, 16 August 2017 05:50
'Hundreds still die in SAPS custody' - Ipid
16 August 2017
Cape Town - Deaths in police custody continue, with official statistics showing that 266 people died in detention during the last financial year.
Cape Town - Deaths in police custody continue, with official statistics showing that 266 people died in detention during the last financial year.
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Sunday, 27 August 2017 08:01
JUDICIAL officers cannot be passive observers in eviction matters
27 August 2017
By Commissioner Mohamed Ameermia
The Constitutional Court in the matter of Occupiers of Erven 87 & 88 Berea v De Wet NO and Another, reaffirmed on June 8, 2017 its previous judgments and held that judicial officers have to play an active role in adjudicating eviction matters.
By Commissioner Mohamed Ameermia
The Constitutional Court in the matter of Occupiers of Erven 87 & 88 Berea v De Wet NO and Another, reaffirmed on June 8, 2017 its previous judgments and held that judicial officers have to play an active role in adjudicating eviction matters.
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Monday, 28 August 2017 07:49
Media Invite: SAHRC’s Gauteng Provincial Office hosts Women's Month Dialogue
ATTENTION: EDITORS AND REPORTERS
28 August 2017
The South Africa Human Rights Commission’s Gauteng Provincial Office will host women’s month dialogue on the 30 August 2017 in Diepsloot Township, Gauteng. The dialogue will be hosted under the theme “women united in moving South Africa forward”.
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