Even after the horror show of the Life Esidimeni tragedy, mental health systems are still weak in this country.

Former MEC’s negligence blamed for tragic deaths at Life Esidimeni

By Nokwanda Ncwane 10-07-24 18:16

The Gauteng High Court in Pretoria has ruled that former Health MEC Qedani Mahlangu, mental health director Makgabo Manemela, and Anchor NGO head Dorothy Franks can be held accountable for the deaths of nine Life Esidimeni patients. In 2016 about 1 500 mental patients were moved to unlicensed NGOs that failed to provide proper care […]

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Durban FilmMart Institute to include a Climate Focus

By Cassie Jo 05-09-24 12:14

The Durban FilmMart (DFM), under this year’s theme “African Visions Unleashed: From Disruption to Accountability”, will take place in Durban from 19 – 22 July. Its Industry Programme for 2024 boasts a Climate Focus stream organised by the DFM in partnership with Doc Society – Climate Story Unit, Climate Story Lab South Africa, STEPS, and […]

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