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2025

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GP National Consultative Workshop

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OHSC Engages in Collaborative Skills Development Session with HWSETA

Dr Mathabo Mathebula, Chief Operations Officer of the Office of Health Standards Compliance (OHSC), has been invited to participate in a significant dialogue hosted by the Health and Welfare Sector […]

Highlights: Office of Health Standards Compliance 2023/24 Annual Performance Report

For Immediate Release 24 October 2024 Highlights: Office of Health Standards Compliance 2023/24 Annual Performance Report Pretoria – The Office of Health Standards Compliance (OHSC) presented its Annual Performance Report […]

Guidance and Support Training Workshops on Central and Tertiary Hospital Inspection Tools

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The OHSC and Health Ombud presents their 2023/24 Annual Performance Reports to the Parliament Portfolio Committee on Health

The OHSC Executive Management Team and the Health Ombud, Prof Taole Mokoena, led by the Board Chairperson, Dr Ernest Kenoshi, will brief the Health Portfolio Committee this afternoon on […]

Highlights of the OHSC 2023/24 Annual Report

OHSC Tables its 2023/24 Annual Report the Health Portfolio Committee The Office of Health Standards Compliance (OHSC) has finalised its 2023/24 Annual Report, which details the progress in implementing its […]

The Office of Health Standards Compliance joins the healthcare community globally in observing World Patient Safety Day 2024

Pretoria. The Office of Health Standards Compliance (OHSC) unites with the healthcare community globally in observing World Patient Safety Day 2024 under the theme “improving diagnosis for patient safety” with […]

The Office of Health Standards Compliance pays tribute to nurses on International Nurses’ Day 2024

Pretoria. As the global health community and the world at large commemorate International Nurses Day, the Office of the Health Standard Compliance (OHSC), the regulator of healthcare services, joins in […]

Quarterly Bulletin

The Office of Health Standards Compliance (OHSC) is the regulator mandated to protect and promote the health and safety of users of health services and healthcare personnel. As part of […]

The OHSC and Health Ombud presents their 2023/24 Annual Performance Reports to the Parliament Portfolio Committee on Health

16 October 2024

The OHSC Executive Management Team and the Health Ombud, Prof Taole Mokoena, led by the Board Chairperson, Dr Ernest Kenoshi, will brief the Health Portfolio Committee this afternoon on […]

Highlights of the OHSC 2023/24 Annual Report

16 October 2024

The Office of Health Standards Compliance joins the healthcare community globally in observing World Patient Safety Day 2024

16 September 2024

The Health Ombud releases findings of the investigation into the allegations of a patient denied provision of care at the Motherwell NU 11 Clinic

13 December 2023

The Health Ombud Professor Taole Mokoena released the findings of the investigation into the allegations of a patient denied the provision of care at the Motherwell NU 11 Clinic in […]

The Office Of Health Standards Compliance joins the Healthcare Community Worldwide in observing World Patient Safety Day 2023

18 September 2023

The Office of Health Standards Compliance (OHSC) is a statutory regulator of the healthcare sector established through the National Health Act of 2003. The Office joins the healthcare community worldwide […]

The Office of Health Standards Compliance engages General Practitioners to communicate norms standards regulations and requirements for the inspection tool

25 August 2023

The Office of Health Standards Compliance (OHSC), a regulator of health services, is required in terms of the National Health Amendment Act (NHA) to monitor and enforce compliance by health […]

The Office of Health Standards Compliance handover Certificates of Compliance to Nkangala Primary Healthcare facilities in Mpumalanga Province.

29 November 2022

The handover ceremony is part of the OHSC in ensuring consistent, safe, and quality improvement across the public and private health sectors.

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The OHSC board and executives met with the Deputy Minister of Health, Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo on 10 November 2022 at the National Department of Health in Thaba Tshwane. The OHSC outlined its significant role of ensuring health establishments comply to the required norms and standards including the anticipation role in the implementation of the National Health Insurance (NHI).

10 November 2022

The OHSC delegation was led by the Board Chairperson, Dr Ernest Kenoshi and Chief Executive Officer, Dr Siphiwe Mndaweni and supported by the executives and senior managers.

OHSC Board embarks on roadshows to engage public and private health establishments on the implementation of norms and standards

23 September 2022

The Office of Health Standards Compliance (OHSC) Board supported by the executives and senior managers will be embarking on national roadshows starting from September to November 2022 in public and […]

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Health Ombud statement on the report into circumstances surrounding the care and death of Mr. Shonisani Lethole at Tembisa Tertiary Hospital

28 January 2021

27 January 2021 “There is no more difficult art to acquire than the art of observation, and for some men, it is quite as difficult to record an observation in […]

Media Briefing on the Report into Circumstances surrounding the care and death of Mr. Shonisani Lethole at Tembisa Tertiary Hospital

25 January 2021

25 January 2021 The Health Ombud, Professor Malegapuru Makgoba on 27 January 2021 hosts a virtual media briefing to release the findings of the investigations into the circumstances surrounding the […]

Circumstances surrounding the care and death of Mr. Shonisani Lethole at Tembisa Tertiary Hospital

10 December 2020

10 December 2020 The National Minister of Health, Dr. Zwelini Mkhize lodged a complaint with the Health Ombud, Professor Malegapuru Makgoba to investigate the circumstances surrounding the care and death […]

Appointment of Health Ombud to the Data and Safety Monitoring Board

7 July 2020

6 July 2020 The Health Ombud, Professor Malegapuru Makgoba is ‘honoured and inspired’ to be invited by the United States of America Government to serve on the 12-Member expert panel […]

OHSC Board calls on health establishments to maintain quality and safe health services particularly during the period of combating COVID-19

2 June 2020

2 June 2020 South Africa and many countries have taken a wide range of steps to curb the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. In our country, led by the […]

Statement on the report into allegations of patient mismanagement and patient right’s violations at the Tower Psychiatric Hospital and Psychological Rehabilitation Centre, Eastern Cape

23 August 2018

23 August 2018 Minister of Health, Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi Deputy Minister of Health, Dr. Joe Phaahla Director-General of the Department of Health, Ms. Malebona Matsoso Hon MA Dunjwa, Chairperson of […]

Health Ombud releases the report into allegations of patient mismanagement and patient right’s violations at the Tower Psychiatric Hospital and Psychological Rehabilitation Centre, Eastern Cape

21 August 2018

The Health Ombud, Professor Malegapuru Makgoba will brief members of the media about the â€œReport on an Investigation into Allegations of Patient Mismanagement and Patient Rights Violations at the Tower […]

Health Ombud comments on the NHS vs NHI at the launch of the NHI White Paper

24 June 2018

With the release of the White paper for public comments, this provides an opportunity to listen and discuss with each other as South Africans to find the best way/s to […]

Statement on the OHSC Annual Inspection Report for the public-sector health establishments inspected during the 2016/17 Financial Year

11 June 2018

10 June 2018 Following the release of the OHSC 2016/17 annual inspection report on 5 June 2018, and the subsequent enquiries following the release of the report, the OHSC promised […]

Media Statement by Mr. Jack Bloom of the Democratic Alliance in relation to the Life Esidimeni deaths of mentally-ill patients in Gauteng Province

7 August 2017

The Health Ombud, Prof Malegapuru Makgoba would like to note and aknowledge receipt of the media statement released by Mr. Jack Bloom, Shadow MPL (Health) from the Democratic Alliance (DA) […]

New OHSC Board Appointments

5 August 2017

The Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi has recently appointed Ms Sheila Barsel and Ms Keitumetse Mahlangu as additional new board members of the OHSC. The additional appointments bring the […]

Progress on the implementation of the report into the circumstances surrounding the deaths of mentally ill patients, Gauteng

29 June 2017

The Health Ombud, Prof Malegapuru Makgoba has noted with great concern the recent media reports titled: “Doctors warn SA Mental healthcare collapsing after Esidimeni” by the News24 and other media. These […]

The OHSC embarks on roadshow campaigns in KwaZulu-Natal and Northern Cape provinces

15 March 2017

The Office of Health Standards Compliance (OHSC) is currently embarking on a national road show campaigns from 13 – 17 March 2017 by visiting the various areas in KwaZulu-Natal and […]

Delay in the release of the report into the circumstances surrounding the deaths of mentally ill patients: Gauteng Province

15 March 2017

The Health Ombud, Professor Malegapuru Makgoba would like to inform members of the media and affected stakeholders that the media briefing that was scheduled to take place on the 18th January […]

Final report into the ‘Circumstances surrounding the deaths of mentally ill patients: Gauteng Province’

1 February 2017

A. Background The Health Ombud, Professor Malegapuru Makgoba was requested by the Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi to undertake an investigation into the Circumstances Surrounding the Death of Mentally […]

Release of the Final Report into the ‘Circumstances surrounding the deaths of mentally ill patients: Gauteng Province’

1 February 2017

The Health Ombud, Professor Malegapuru Makgoba would like to inform members of the media and affected stakeholders that the Honourable MEC of Health in Gauteng, Ms Qedani Mahlangu provided feedback […]

MEDIA STATEMENTS

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GP National Consultative Workshop

OHSC Engages in Collaborative Skills Development Session with HWSETA

Highlights: Office of Health Standards Compliance 2023/24 Annual Performance Report

Guidance and Support Training Workshops on Central and Tertiary Hospital Inspection Tools

The OHSC and Health Ombud presents their 2023/24 Annual Performance Reports to the Parliament Portfolio Committee on Health

Highlights of the OHSC 2023/24 Annual Report

The Office of Health Standards Compliance joins the healthcare community globally in observing World Patient Safety Day 2024

The Office of Health Standards Compliance pays tribute to nurses on International Nurses’ Day 2024

Quarterly Bulletin

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