Kaya 959 Point of View with Phemelo Motene

Life Esidimeni Hearings Resumed Yesterday

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A former Gauteng senior health official has told the court that the closure of Life Esidimeni facilities came as a surprise to them. On Monday, Hannah Jacobus, who is now retired, appeared before the inquiry into the tragedy where 144 mentally ill patients lost their lives in 2016. She was being cross-examined by the State's Advocate Willem Pienaar. Julia Chaskalson, Research and Advocacy Officer at SECTION27 talks to us about what to expect for the future of this case.
18 Jan 2022 1PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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