12 April 2024 1 Min Read
WATCH: When politicians steal, patients suffer
NHI is supposed to provide all South Africans with the health care many have fought and died for. But citizens are wary of trusting politicians with the public purse
in News & Fox by Yolanda Mdzeke, Justin Barlow and Mohale Moloi
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What’s the cost of uncovering corruption? Former Gauteng health department whistleblower Babita Deokaran, who was an accountant, paid with her life.
Corruption at Tembisa Hospital on the East Rand has deprived the community of the health care that is their human and constitutional right.
Speedier arrests and prosecutions could prevent further embezzlement of public funds — so why isn’t it happening?
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