(1) With reference to the bogus doctor arrested in Midrand on 28 January 2026 after practising illegally for 10 years, (a) how did his department fail to detect the bogus doctor, (b) what immediate actions have been taken against the respon
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Report such matters to the Department of Health for assistance and care
Patients are encouraged to report such matters to the Department of Health to receive appropriate assistance and access to the necessary care.
- Who it is for
- patients who may have been adversely affected by treatment from an unregistered individual
- How to act on it
- Report the matter to the Department of Health to receive appropriate assistance and access to necessary care.
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Patients are further encouraged to report such matters to the Department of Health in order to receive appropriate assistance and access to the necessary care.
Report suspected unregistered/fraudulent practitioners to the HPCSA (via community tip-offs)
If a practitioner is suspected to be unregistered or fraudulent, the HPCSA depends on reports from the community; in the Midrand case, a community tip-off led to verification and a joint operation.
- Who it is for
- members of the community who can report suspected unregistered practitioners
- How to act on it
- Provide a tip-off/report to the HPCSA; the HPCSA then verifies the allegation and may coordinate with SAPS.
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In such circumstances the HPCSA depends on reports from the community. In this case the HPCSA received a tip-off from a member of the community.
Pursue civil claims for damages through the courts
Patients who may have been adversely affected by treatment from an unregistered individual may pursue civil claims for damages through the courts.
- Who it is for
- patients who may have been adversely affected by treatment from the bogus doctor
- How to act on it
- Pursue civil claims for damages through the courts.
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Patients who may have been adversely affected by treatment provided by an unregistered individual may report the matter to the SAPS for criminal investigation and may also pursue civil claims for damages through the courts.
Report the matter to SAPS for criminal investigation
Patients who may have been adversely affected by treatment from an unregistered individual may report the matter to the SAPS for criminal investigation.
- Who it is for
- patients who may have been adversely affected by treatment from the bogus doctor
- How to act on it
- Report the matter to the SAPS for criminal investigation.
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Patients who may have been adversely affected by treatment provided by an unregistered individual may report the matter to the SAPS for criminal investigation and may also pursue civil claims for damages through the courts.
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Reference
https://pmg.org.za/committee-question/36259/
Key Takeaways
- Title: (1) With reference to the bogus doctor arrested in Midrand on 28 January 2026 after practising illegally for 10 years, (a) how did his department fail to detect the bogus doctor, (b) what immediate ac
- Years: 2026, 2025
- Topics: report
- Text line sample: Question to the Minister of Health - NW252 | PMG Toggle navigation Committees and Meetings MPs Bills Petitions Questions and Replies Calls f
- Document type: plan
Dates
Opening Date
16 March 2026
Closing Date
28 January 2026