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The Bulletin Volume 9
December 20, 2024
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GP National Consultative Workshop
October 25, 2024
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OHSC Engages in Collaborative Skills Development Session with HWSETA
October 25, 2024
Dr Mathabo Mathebula, Chief Operations Officer of the Office of Health Standards Compliance (OHSC), has been invited to participate in a significant dialogue hosted by…
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Highlights: Office of Health Standards Compliance 2023/24 Annual Performance Report
October 24, 2024
For Immediate Release 24 October 2024 Highlights: Office of Health Standards Compliance 2023/24 Annual Performance Report Pretoria – The Office of Health Standards Compliance (OHSC)…
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Guidance and Support Training Workshops on Central and Tertiary Hospital Inspection Tools
October 17, 2024
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The OHSC and Health Ombud presents their 2023/24 Annual Performance Reports to the Parliament Portfolio Committee on Health
October 16, 2024
The OHSC Executive Management Team and the Health Ombud, Prof Taole Mokoena, led by the Board Chairperson, Dr Ernest Kenoshi, will brief the Health…
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Highlights of the OHSC 2023/24 Annual Report
October 16, 2024
OHSC Tables its 2023/24 Annual Report the Health Portfolio Committee The Office of Health Standards Compliance (OHSC) has finalised its 2023/24 Annual Report, which details…
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The Office of Health Standards Compliance pays tribute to nurses on International Nurses’ Day 2024
May 12, 2024
Pretoria. As the global health community and the world at large commemorate International Nurses Day, the Office of the Health Standard Compliance (OHSC), the regulator…
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The Health Ombud releases findings of the investigation into the allegations of a patient denied provision of care at the Motherwell NU 11 Clinic
December 13, 2023
The Health Ombud Professor Taole Mokoena released the findings of the investigation into the allegations of a patient denied the provision of care at the…
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The Office Of Health Standards Compliance joins the Healthcare Community Worldwide in observing World Patient Safety Day 2023
September 18, 2023
The Office of Health Standards Compliance (OHSC) is a statutory regulator of the healthcare sector established through the National Health Act of 2003. The Office…
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The Office of Health Standards Compliance engages General Practitioners to communicate norms standards regulations and requirements for the inspection tool
August 25, 2023
The Office of Health Standards Compliance (OHSC), a regulator of health services, is required in terms of the National Health Amendment Act (NHA) to monitor…
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The OHSC Board express its concerns about the current outbreak of cholera disease in South Africa
August 25, 2023
The Office of Health Standards Compliance (OHSC) Board is deeply concerned about the current outbreak of cholera disease in South Africa, particularly in the provinces…
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The OHSC Board express its concerns about the current outbreak of cholera disease in South Africa
June 5, 2023
The Office of Health Standards Compliance (OHSC) Board is deeply concerned about the current outbreak of cholera disease in South Africa, particularly in the provinces…
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Statement By Minister Of Health Dr Joe Phaahla On The Announcement Of The New Health Ombud
June 2, 2023
Minister of Health, Dr Joe Phaahla would like to announce that Professor Malegapuru W. Makgoba’s term of office as the Health Ombud has come to…
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The Office of Health Standards Compliance welcomes the appointment of Professor Mokoena as the new Health Ombud
June 2, 2023
The Office of Health Standards Compliance (OHSC) welcomes the appointment of Professor Taole Mokoena as the second South Africa’s Health Ombud for the seven years…
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Outgoing Health Ombud reflects on his term of Office
June 2, 2023
Wednesday, 31 May 2023 marked the end of the term in the office of the Health Ombud, Professor Malegapuru William Makgoba after serving his full…
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Professor Makgoba reflects on his term of office as the first Health Ombud
May 30, 2023
The term of office for the Health Ombud, Professor Malegapuru William Makgoba will end on 31 May 2023 after serving his full term of seven…
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The Office of Health Standards Compliance pays tribute to all nurses
May 12, 2023
The Office of Health Standards Compliance (OHSC) pays tribute to all nurses across the world in commemorating International Nurses Day, under the theme: “Our Nurses,…
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The Office of Health Standards Compliance handover Certificates of Compliance to Nkangala Primary Healthcare facilities in Mpumalanga Province.
November 29, 2022
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The OHSC board and executives met with the Deputy Minister of Health, Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo on 10 November 2022 at the National Department of Health in Thaba Tshwane. The OHSC outlined its significant role of ensuring health establishments comply to the required norms and standards including the anticipation role in the implementation of the National Health Insurance (NHI).
November 10, 2022
The OHSC delegation was led by the Board Chairperson, Dr Ernest Kenoshi and Chief Executive Officer, Dr Siphiwe Mndaweni and supported by the executives and…
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OHSC Board embarks on roadshows to engage public and private health establishments on the implementation of norms and standards
September 23, 2022
The Office of Health Standards Compliance (OHSC) Board supported by the executives and senior managers will be embarking on national roadshows starting from September to…
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Call for nomination of candidates to serve on the board of the Office of Health Standards Compliance.
September 19, 2022
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World Patient Safety Day, 17 September 2022
September 17, 2022
Patient safety challenges – Medication without harm World Patient Safety Day – 17 September 2022 The Office of Health Standards Compliance (OHSC) plays a key…
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OHSC conducts outreach campaigns around Pixley Ka Seme Local Municipality, Mpumalanga
February 22, 2022
18 February 2022 The Office of the Health Standards Compliance (OHSC) an entity established to ensure both the public and private health establishments comply with…
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What you need to know about the inspection and certification of hospitals, clinics and doctors’ practices
February 22, 2022
5 November 2021 The Office of Health Standards Compliance (OHSC) was created by Parliament to protect and promote the health and safety of users of…
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OHSC embarks on outreach campaigns at Joe Morolong Local Municipality, Northern Cape
September 27, 2021
22 September 2021 The OHSC embarks on a series of community outreach campaigns at Joe Morolong Local Municipality, Northern Cape. The purpose of the campaigns…
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OHSC statement on disruption of health services by violence and looting
July 16, 2021
The Office of Health Standards Compliance (OHSC) is deeply concerned that essential healthcare services have been badly affected by the ongoing violence and destruction of…
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Health Ombud statement on the report into circumstances surrounding the care and death of Mr. Shonisani Lethole at Tembisa Tertiary Hospital
January 28, 2021
27 January 2021 “There is no more difficult art to acquire than the art of observation, and for some men, it is quite as difficult…
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Media Briefing on the Report into Circumstances surrounding the care and death of Mr. Shonisani Lethole at Tembisa Tertiary Hospital
January 25, 2021
25 January 2021 The Health Ombud, Professor Malegapuru Makgoba on 27 January 2021 hosts a virtual media briefing to release the findings of the investigations…
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Appointment of Health Ombud to the Data and Safety Monitoring Board
July 7, 2020
6 July 2020 The Health Ombud, Professor Malegapuru Makgoba is ‘honoured and inspired’ to be invited by the United States of America Government to serve…
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OHSC Board calls on health establishments to maintain quality and safe health services particularly during the period of combating COVID-19
June 2, 2020
2 June 2020 South Africa and many countries have taken a wide range of steps to curb the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. In…
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OHSC is saddened by the passing of the CMS Chairperson, Dr Mini
May 14, 2020
14 May 2020 The Office of Health Standards Compliance (OHSC) learnt with great shock and deeply saddened by the passing of the Chairperson of the…
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OHSC statement on COVID-19
March 28, 2020
28 March 2020 The last few weeks have been unparalleled with a worldwide public health emergency due to the outbreak of the Coronavirus (Covid-19) affecting…
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OHSC embarks on outreach in Lephalale Local Municipality, Limpopo
February 5, 2020
8 February 2020 The OHSC together with the Office of Military Ombud (OMO) and Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) embark on a series…
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Health Ombud on the implementation of the National Health Insurance Bill
July 12, 2019
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…
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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
August 23, 2018
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…
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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
August 21, 2018
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…
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Health Ombud comments on the NHS vs NHI at the launch of the NHI White Paper
June 24, 2018
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…
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Statement on the OHSC Annual Inspection Report for the public-sector health establishments inspected during the 2016/17 Financial Year
June 11, 2018
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…
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OHSC briefs the media on the findings of its 2016/17 Annual Inspection Report
June 10, 2018
8 June 2018 The Office of Health Standards Compliance (OHSC) presented the findings of its 2016/17 Annual Inspection Report on 05 June 2018 to the…
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OHSC response to the article by the Business Day
June 7, 2018
6 June 2018 The Office of Health Standards Compliance (OHSC) wishes to distance itself from the misleading heading that appeared in the Business Day on…
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Health Ombud on record on his appearance on the Tim Modise Network
June 7, 2018
7 June 2018 I would like to put on record that there has been an unfortunate and distorted misrepresentation of my assessment as the Health…
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Health Ombud confirms the total number of mental healthcare users qualify for the alternative dispute resolution
February 6, 2018
The Health Ombud, Professor Malegapuru Makgoba would like to confirm a total number of 140 Mental Health Care Users, verified and qualify for inclusion into…
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Health Ombud welcomes the dismissal of Dr Selebano’s appeal by the independent ad hoc Tribunal
November 14, 2017
14 November 2017 The Health Ombud, Professor Malegapuru Makgoba welcomes the dismissal of Dr Barney Selebano’s appeal by the independent ad hoc Tribunal headed by…
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Appointment of the new OHSC CEO
November 6, 2017
The Office of Health Standards Compliance (OHSC) wishes to announce the appointment of Dr. Siphiwe Mndaweni as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) as of…
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Health Ombud welcomes the dismissal of Dr Manamela’s appeal by the independent ad hoc tribunal
November 2, 2017
2 November 2017 The Health Ombud, Professor Malegapuru Makgoba welcomes the dismissal of Dr Makgabo Johanna Manamela’s appeal by the independent ad hoc Tribunal headed by the…
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Media Statement by Mr. Jack Bloom of the Democratic Alliance in relation to the Life Esidimeni deaths of mentally-ill patients in Gauteng Province
August 7, 2017
The Health Ombud, Prof Malegapuru Makgoba would like to note and aknowledge receipt of the media statement released by Mr. Jack Bloom, Shadow MPL (Health)…
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New OHSC Board Appointments
August 5, 2017
The Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi has recently appointed Ms Sheila Barsel and Ms Keitumetse Mahlangu as additional new board members of the OHSC.…
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Progress on the implementation of the report into the circumstances surrounding the deaths of mentally ill patients, Gauteng
June 29, 2017
The Health Ombud, Prof Malegapuru Makgoba has noted with great concern the recent media reports titled: “Doctors warn SA Mental healthcare collapsing after Esidimeni” by the…
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