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Whether, in light of the structural deterioration, unsafe working conditions and the imminent risk posed to patients, healthcare workers and the public at Mapulaneng Hospital, which is described as being in a state of collapse and a disaste

Parliament of South AfricaRef: https://pmg.org.za/committee-question/36264/

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Whether, in light of the structural deterioration, unsafe working conditions and the imminent risk posed to patients, healthcare workers and the public at Mapulaneng Hospital, which is described as be is a municipal publication record extracted as a standalone document candidate. It is classed as `policy` based on the available title and body cues. Key topical signals include: policy, budget, infrastructure, employment. The extract references the year(s): 2025, 2026, 1993.

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inspection

Joint site inspection by the Minister of Employment and Labour and occupational health and safety inspectors (as referenced in the question)

The parliamentary question asks whether a joint site inspection will be invited for Mapulaneng Hospital; the reply indicates that the Department of Employment and Labour has already visited the hospital for inspection and that the Department of Health is waiting for the report with findings and recommendations.

Who it is for
patients, healthcare workers and the public at Mapulaneng Hospital
How to act on it
The Department of Employment and Labour conducts the inspection visit; the Department of Health then waits for the report and addresses recommendations once available.
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Whether, in light of the structural deterioration, unsafe working conditions and the imminent risk posed to patients, healthcare workers and the public at Mapulaneng Hospital, which is described as being in a state of collapse and a disaster waiting to happen, he will invite the Minister of Employment and Labour, together with occupational health and safety inspectors, to conduct a joint site inspection at the hospital
maintenance supportOngoing

Day-to-day maintenance of the old Mapulaneng hospital while awaiting completion of the new facility

While the new facility is not yet completed, the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure provides artisans to attend to day-to-day maintenance requirements in the old hospital.

Who it is for
patients and healthcare workers at the old Mapulaneng hospital during the interim period
How to act on it
No application process is described; maintenance is carried out by a team of artisans from the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure.
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Currently a team of various artisans from the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is attending to the day-to-day maintenance requirements in the old hospital while awaiting the completion of the new facility.
infrastructure projectOngoing

Construction of a new Mapulaneng hospital on greenfield land (projected Practical Completion in August 2026)

The Department of Health says it is constructing a new Mapulaneng hospital on greenfield land, projected to reach Practical Completion in August 2026, and that delays mean the project completion is currently under review.

Who it is for
patients, healthcare workers and the public who will use the new Mapulaneng hospital facility
How to act on it
No application process is described; the Department of Health undertakes the construction project and manages progress and delays.
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including constructing a new Mapulaneng hospital on greenfield land which was projected to reach Practical Completion in August 2026, however due to the delays on site the project completion is currently under review.

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Reference

https://pmg.org.za/committee-question/36264/

Key Takeaways

  • Title: Whether, in light of the structural deterioration, unsafe working conditions and the imminent risk posed to patients, healthcare workers and the public at Mapulaneng Hospital, which is described as be
  • Years: 2025, 2026, 1993
  • Topics: policy, budget, infrastructure, employment, report
  • Text line sample: Question to the Minister of Health - NW418 | PMG Toggle navigation Committees and Meetings MPs Bills Petitions Questions and Replies Calls f
  • Document type: policy

Dates

Opening Date

16 March 2026