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[VIDEO] When politicians steal, patients suffer

  • What’s the cost of uncovering corruption? Former Gauteng health department whistle-blower Babita Deokaran, who was an accountant, paid with her life.
  • Corruption at Tembisa Hospital on the East Rand has deprived the community of the healthcare 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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Yolanda Mdzeke is a multimedia reporter at Bhekisisa.

Mohale Moloi worked at Bhekisisa as a television producer and health journalist from July 2021 to March 2024.

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