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NHLS response to Portfolio Committee concerns
National Health Laboratory Services - George StegmannRef: FY2026/27
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Source domain: nhls.ac.za
Collected on 8 July 2026
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What this means
The document reports that NHLS acknowledges concerns raised by the Portfolio Committee on Health about governance and internal controls, referencing a 30 April 2026 briefing and related audit opinions. It states that corrective actions are being implemented under the Revised Strategic Plan 2025-2030 and the Annual Performance Plan FY2026/27, with organizational reforms to strengthen financial management, internal controls, IT infrastructure, and accountability. The NHLS emphasizes ongoing collaboration with the Auditor-General, urgent timelines, enhanced oversight, and consequence management to achieve transparency and sustained operational excellence.
Facts
Reference
FY2026/27
Key Takeaways
- organization: National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS)
- issue: governance deficiencies and limitations in internal controls
- context: Portfolio Committee on Health concerns (30 April 2026) and Committee press release (2 May 2026)
- audit: Disclaimer Audit Opinion
- plans: Revised Strategic Plan 2025-2030; Annual Performance Plan FY2026/27
- actions: organisation-wide reforms, strengthen financial management, IT infrastructure upgrades, capacity building
- governance: enhanced oversight, firm consequence management for non-compliance
- timeline: urgent timelines and clear timelines for remedial measures
- outcome: aim to embed transparency, accountability, and sustained operational excellence
Dates
Closing Date
30 April 2026