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The Citizen
16-07-2025
- Health
- The Citizen
Gauteng health gets R67bn to rescue public health
New hospitals, surgical backlogs, and expanded mental health services headline the 2025-26 Gauteng health budget. The Gauteng Department of Health has been allocated a R67 billion budget for the 2025-26 financial year to improve service delivery, strengthen infrastructure, and address pressing health needs across the province. Gauteng MEC for health and wellness, Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko, presented the department's post-budget speech media briefing at the provincial legislature on Tuesday. 'This budget affirms our commitment to strengthen services, improve infrastructure, and address priority health needs across the province,' said Nkomo-Ralehoko. Infrastructure, digital expansion, and forensics According to Nkomo-Ralehoko, R1.7 billion has been earmarked for hospital maintenance and new capital projects. Of this, R100 million will go toward upgrading laundry services and operating theatres, with refurbishments already underway at Carletonville and Bheki Mlangeni hospitals. '[Projects include] the Daveyton new hospital, Sterkfontein Psychiatric Hospital with 287 new mental health beds, and the upgrading of Johan Heyns Community Health Centre into a district hospital to meet the needs of the community,' she added. The department is scaling up its hospital digitisation programme at Chris Hani Baragwanath to 36 more facilities 'This project is a catalyst for skill transfer for 100 young people in the local communities, bringing economic opportunity and community ownership.' Forensic Pathology Services will implement biometric tagging and fingerprint integration for enhanced traceability. Two LowDox machines, valued at R14 million, will enhance non-invasive forensic diagnostics. ALSO READ: Gauteng health MEC warns against denying foreign nationals health care access Mental health, maternal care and human resources A total of R484.1 million is allocated for mental health services this year, increasing to R1.4 billion over the medium term. 'We added 400 long-term care beds, bringing total capacity to 1 930 and expanded occupational therapy and psychosocial rehabilitation services at Tara Hospital,' the MEC stated. Primary Health Care receives R38.4 billion, with maternal and child health prioritised to reduce preventable maternal and perinatal deaths. To address staffing shortages, the department is investing in nurse training. 'We have prioritised the training of nurses in our colleges, 500 professional nurses, 200 midwifery undergraduates, and 90 postgrads in midwifery will be trained by December. 'Given our resource constraints, we will fill all critical posts in a phased-in manner,' said Nkomo-Ralehoko. ALSO READ: 'Remedial work at Charlotte Maxeke Hospital on track,' says Gauteng Health Surgical backlog, HIV and TB programmes According to the MEC, a major innovation this year is the Treatment Time Guarantee (TTG), which will provide patients with a timeline for their surgical procedures during their first booking. In honour of Mandela Day, observed on 18 July, clinical teams will perform around 1 000 surgeries on cataracts, prostate cancer, cleft palates, and colostomy reversals. In the fight against HIV and TB, R5.4 billion is budgeted. Currently, 95% of people living with HIV know their status, and 76% of those are on treatment. In addition, the department aims to re-engage more than 326 000 people in treatment and test 900 000 for TB by December. ALSO READ: New board members across Gauteng hospitals Cost management and looking ahead Efforts to reduce medico-legal claims have seen contingent liabilities drop from R24.7 billion in 2019-20 to R7.2 billion in 2024/25. 'We are shifting focus from paying for errors to preventing them,' said the MEC. Concluding her address, Nkomo-Ralehoko emphasised accountability and impact. 'This budget is for impact and delivery… to ensure dignity and care remain central to our service.' NOW READ: Gauteng Health dismisses linen shortage claims at Bheki Mlangeni Hospital
The Citizen
05-06-2025
- The Citizen
Man runs in front of a moving truck
VEREENIGING.- A bloodied Mjayeli Security Services uniform might be the only thing left that could prove the identity of a man that allegedly threw himself in front of a moving truck on the Boy Louw Road, near Steelpark, Vereeniging on Tuesday evening. It is said that on Tuesday evening a truck driver was driving at Boy Louw, Vereeniging direction, when he suddenly saw an unknown person waving in the road and further ran in front of the moving truck. He then tried to avoid him, but (unfortunately) it was already late. 'The African male did not have any identification document/card on him, but he had Mjayeli Security Services uniform in his possession. He was declared dead on the scene by Emergency Medical Services and taken to Forensic Pathology Services for further investigation, said Police spokesperson, Sergeant Nthabiseng Mokhachane. She further advised, 'To enhance safety while walking at night, pedestrians should prioritize visibility and be aware of their surroundings. Wearing bright or reflective clothing, carrying a flashlight, and walking on the right-hand side of the road (where possible) are key strategies. Additionally, pedestrians should avoid crossing in the middle of the street and make eye contact with drivers before crossing.' The Station Commander Brigadier Sibongile Ndaba would like to thank the SAPS members, EMS, and Emfuleni Traffic for their speedy response to the scene, as their swift response made it easier for other motorists to use the road. Any person who may need Vereeniging police can contact Vereeniging SAPS on 082 558 2348, 10111, 08600 10111, 112 or alternatively via MySAPS At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
22-05-2025
- The Citizen
Man's body found next to Azania stream
SEBOKENG.- The Sebokeng police have opened an inquest after a man's body was found floating in a stream next to Azania, in Sebokeng, on Monday. The police were summoned to Azania where it was alleged that a human body was seen floating in the stream, Sergeant Nthabiseng Mokhachane, Sebokeng police spokesperson, said. 'On arrival at the scene, the members found a decomposed body of a man in his late forties floating in the stream. He was declared dead by the EMS and taken to Forensic Pathology Services for further investigation.' The police plead with the public to assist in locating the family of the deceased, and if anyone has recently reported their loved one as missing, they are requested to go to Sebokeng SAPS for further assistance. Furthermore, anyone who witnessed the incident or with further information can contact Sebokeng SAPS anonymously on 082 498 9563, 112, 08600 10111, 10111 or via MySAPS. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
11-05-2025
- The Citizen
Concealment of birth investigated in Sonderwater
SEBOKENG. – A case of concealment of birth is being investigated after a foetus was found in Sonderwater recently. Sebokeng police spokesperson Sergeant Nthabiseng Mokhachane said that police were called by community members about the discovery at a bridge. 'Upon arrival, police found a foetus lying in the water next to a burst sewage pipe, still attached to the umbilical cord and the placenta,' Mokhachane explained. The foetus was declared dead by emergency medical services, and the body was taken to Forensic Pathology Services for further investigation. The police urge community members to assist them with any information about a person who was pregnant in the surrounding areas but is no longer pregnant, and if they know of someone who was pregnant and has recently visited the area. Any person who may have information about the person who discarded the foetus can contact Sebokeng SAPS on 082 498 9563, 08600 10111, 10111, or 112 or via the MySAPS App. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
28-04-2025
- The Citizen
Gauteng tavern dispute turns deadly: 2 killed
Sebokeng police are investigating a double murder after two men, aged 37 and 39, were murdered in Zone 10 in Sebokeng, Gauteng, early yesterday morning. Sedibeng Ster reports that the men were drinking at Faida's tavern and had an argument. Both were ordered to leave the premises, and while they were outside the tavern, a fight erupted. One of the men allegedly stabbed the other in the upper body several times. A few seconds later, the suspect who stabbed the deceased was shot several times by an unknown gunman who fled the scene. 'Both males were declared dead on the scene by Emergency Medical Services and taken to Forensic Pathology Services. 'The cause of the stabbing and shooting is unknown… Police plead with the public to assist with any information that may help with investigations,' says Sergeant Nthabiseng Mokhachane. Anyone who has information that could assist with the investigation is urged to contact Sebokeng SAPS on 082 498 9563. Alternatively, call 112, 10111, 08600 10111 or report information via the MySAPS App. Breaking news at your fingertips… Follow Caxton Network News on Facebook and join our WhatsApp channel. Nuus wat saakmaak. Volg Caxton Netwerk-nuus op Facebook en sluit aan by ons WhatsApp-kanaal. Read original story on At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
