SECTION27 welcomes the Life Esidimeni arbitration award
SECTION27 welcomes the Award handed down by retired Deputy Chief Justice Dikgang Moseneke. In a ringing indictment of the Life Esidimeni Marathon Project, DCJ Moseneke stated that
SECTION27 calls for systematic change in mental health in South Africa
Johannesburg – 1 February 2017: SECTION27 is relieved that the report of Health Ombud, Professor Malegapuru Makgoba, “Circumstances surrounding the deaths of mentally ill patients: Gauteng Province—No Guns: 94+ Silent Deaths and Still Counting” is finally public. We welcome the work the Ombud has done in investigating the deaths. We take Continue Reading
Clarity on SECTION27’s position on Life Esidimeni
Since November 2015 SECTION27 has continued to provide legal support to the families whose loved ones were discharged from the Life Esidimeni mental health care facilities following its closure on 30 June 2016. This includes support to the investigations underway into the deaths of at least 36 former residents of Continue Reading