December 10, 2019

A deserved commendation to a global trailblazer: Professor Malegapuru William Makgoba – South Africa’s Health Ombud

Health Ombud, Prof. MW Makgoba A notable global trailblazer, Professor Malegapuru William Makgoba who was appointed as South Africa’s first Health Ombud entrusted with the responsibility to oversee and protect […]
September 30, 2019

Call for nominations for suitable candidates to serve as members on the Board of the OHSC

The Office of Health Standards Compliance (OHSC) was established in terms of the National Health Act, 2003 (Act No. 61 of 2003) (as amended), herein referred to as “the Act”, […]
July 12, 2019

Health Ombud on the implementation of the National Health Insurance Bill

12 July 2019 The Health Ombud, Prof Malegapuru Makgoba welcomes the implementation of the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill as this important step is long overdue. ‘The provision of universal […]
May 13, 2019

The OHSC conducts Provincial Training workshops on Clinic Inspection Tools

The OHSC is conducting Provincial training for the Clinic Inspection Tools for Gauteng Province. The workshop is attended by representatives from the Provincial and District Quality management unit; Gauteng Internal assessment […]
May 10, 2019

Schedule OHSC Provincial Training Workshop on Clinic Inspection Tools

  The schedule can also be downloaded below.
April 9, 2019
OHSC Board Member honored

OHSC Board Member, Prof Chetty, honoured for contribution to the quest for democracy and social justice with doctorate

Professor Morgan Chetty, member of the OHSC Board together with Reverend Frank Chikane, Dr Vuyo Mahlati, and Dr Sibongile Mkhabela honoured for their contributions to the quest for democracy and […]
February 27, 2019

OHSC hosts a National Consultative Workshop on the draft clinic tools for Public Sector Health establishments

23 February 2019 The OHSC hosted a national consultative workshop on the draft clinic tools for public sector from 26 – 27 February 2019 at the Premier Hotel, Pretoria. The […]
August 23, 2018

Statement on the report into allegations of patient mismanagement and patient right’s violations at the Tower Psychiatric Hospital and Psychological Rehabilitation Centre, Eastern Cape

23 August 2018 Minister of Health, Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi Deputy Minister of Health, Dr. Joe Phaahla Director-General of the Department of Health, Ms. Malebona Matsoso Hon MA Dunjwa, Chairperson of […]
August 21, 2018
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Health Ombud releases the report into allegations of patient mismanagement and patient right’s violations at the Tower Psychiatric Hospital and Psychological Rehabilitation Centre, Eastern Cape

The Health Ombud, Professor Malegapuru Makgoba will brief members of the media about the “Report on an Investigation into Allegations of Patient Mismanagement and Patient Rights Violations at the Tower […]
June 24, 2018
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Health Ombud comments on the NHS vs NHI at the launch of the NHI White Paper

With the release of the White paper for public comments, this provides an opportunity to listen and discuss with each other as South Africans to find the best way/s to […]
June 20, 2018

Health Ombud won award for ‘service excellence in creating access to healthcare’ at the 19th BHF Conference

Congratulations to Health Ombud, Professor Malegapuru Makgoba for winning the BHF Titanium Award in the category “Creating Access to Health Care” on the of Life Esidimeni investigations. The award was […]
June 11, 2018
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Statement on the OHSC Annual Inspection Report for the public-sector health establishments inspected during the 2016/17 Financial Year

10 June 2018 Following the release of the OHSC 2016/17 annual inspection report on 5 June 2018, and the subsequent enquiries following the release of the report, the OHSC promised […]