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Media Statement - Gauteng Health Department condemns theft and vandalism at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital 12 July 2026

Gauteng Infrastructure Financing AgencyRef: https://www.gauteng.gov.za/Media%20Advisories%20and%20Statements/Media%20Statement%20-%20Gauteng%20Health%20Department%20condemns%20theft%20and%20vandalism%20at%20Chris%20Hani%20Baragwanath%20Academic%20Hospital%2012%20July%202026.pdf

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Source domain: gauteng.gov.za

Collected on 16 July 2026

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What this means

This is a media statement dated 12 July 2026 from the Gauteng Department of Health condemning theft and vandalism at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital. It reports that a theft/vandalism incident occurred on 11 July 2026 at about 19h20, involving a male suspect apprehended after being observed on the hospital roof and allegedly accessing the Main Kitchen plant room. The statement says a criminal case was opened at Diepkloof Police Station, the suspect was handed to SAPS for further investigation, and corrective security measures and a broader assessment of access points are underway. It appeals to the public to protect government property and to report suspicious activity to hospital management or SAPS.

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Who it is for
members of the public
How to act on it
Send an email to patientcomplaints.health@gauteng.gov.za, or send an SMS to 35023, or call the 24-hour customer line on 0800 203 886.
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Public complaints and compliments must be send directly to: patientcomplaints.health@gauteng.gov.za or send SMS to 35023 or call 24-hour customer line on 0800 203 886
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Report suspicious activity to hospital management or SAPS

The Department encourages members of the public to report any suspicious activity to hospital management or SAPS.

Who it is for
members of the public
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Report any suspicious activity to hospital management or SAPS.
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Members of the public are encouraged to report any suspicious activity to hospital management or SAPS.

Facts

Places

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Reference

https://www.gauteng.gov.za/Media%20Advisories%20and%20Statements/Media%20Statement%20-%20Gauteng%20Health%20Department%20condemns%20theft%20and%20vandalism%20at%20Chris%20Hani%20Baragwanath%20Academic%20Hospital%2012%20July%202026.pdf

Parties

Report suspicious activity to hospital, It appeals to the public to protect government property and to report suspicious activity to hospital

Key Takeaways

  • Gauteng Department of Health media statement
  • Incident at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital
  • Date/time of incident: Saturday 11 July 2026 at approx. 19h20
  • Suspect observed on roof of Main Kitchen building
  • Apprehended outside the Main Kitchen
  • Alleged access via Main Kitchen plant room behind the Dental Unit
  • Burglar door reportedly left unsecured, allowing access to kitchen balcony
  • Allegedly concealed water taps outside Ward 15
  • Allegedly stole taps over past few weeks from various locations including Ward 40
  • Criminal case opened at Diepkloof Police Station
  • Suspect handed to SAPS for further investigation and processing
  • Immediate corrective measures instituted to secure affected area
  • Broader assessment of rooftop and plant room access points underway
  • Public appeal to respect/protect government property
  • Report suspicious activity to hospital management or SAPS
  • Gauteng Department of Health
  • Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital
  • Steve Mabona (Spokesperson)
  • South African Police Service (SAPS)
  • Diepkloof Police Station
  • Ward 15
  • Ward 40

Dates

Closing Date

11 July 2026