The Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa (DENOSA) says the Health Ombud’s report has put some of the concerns it raised on the working conditions for workers in the public hospitals to rest.
The report, which looked into the deaths of several health care-workers in KwaZulu-Natal, found no evidence linking their deaths to workplace bullying, among others.
It has, however, uncovered persistent staff shortages, deteriorating infrastructure and poor workplace support.
DENOSA’s chairperson in KwaZulu-Natal, Sibonelo Gumede, says, “We are pleased from the report of the ombudsman that dealt specifically with the case of Mazwi, the doctor who died in Prince Mshiyeni. And the reports now, it makes it clear. We’re still studying the report, but the report makes it clear that the rumors that went about that he, as an employee, was denied coming back has been ruled (on) and set aside.”
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