Public protector probes GP's poor service delivery and maladministration
A provincial representative of the Protector's office, Vusumuzi Dlamini, appeared before the Gauteng Legislature's Standing Committee on Public Accounts.
The Mayibuye school in Thembisa that was found to be a health hazard , the conduct of six public hospitals during the height of the Covid19 in 2020 were among matters he reported on.
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