RELEASE OF THE OHSC RISK-BASED INSPECTION FINDINGS AND HEALTH OMBUD
INVESTIGATION REPORT FINDINGS INTO ALLEGATIONS AGAINST HELEN JOSEPH
TERTIARY HOSPITAL
The Office of Health Standards Compliance (OHSC) and Health Ombud will host a media briefing
to jointly release the findings of the risk-based inspection and investigation into the allegations
against the Helen Joseph Tertiary Hospital. This follows allegations made by Mr Thomas
Holmes, also known as Tom London. He posted a video recording on several social media
platforms, alleging that during his admission in September 2024, he experienced neglect and
rude behaviour from the hospital staff, including doctors. Additionally, he reported that the
hospital’s infrastructure was in disrepair.
Members of the media are invited as follows:
Date: Monday, 10 March 2025
Time: 12:30 – 14:00
Venue: Ronnie Mamoepa Press Room, GCIS Tshedimosetso House, 1035 Francis
Baard Street, Hatfield, Pretoria
Journalists may also view and participate in the media briefing via live streaming using the links
below.
Facebook: http://facebook.com/GovernmentZA OR https://www.facebook.com/ohscsocialmedia
Twitter: http://twitter.com/GovernmentZA OR https://twitter.com/ohscsocialmedia
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/governmentZA
Enquiries
Ricardo Mahlakanya 066 473 8666 / RMahlakanya@ohsc.org.za
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