The briefing will focus on the outcomes of the engagement regarding challenges and potential human rights violations at the Northern Cape Mental Health Hospital, along with other pressing health issues in the province. The Commission and the MEC will address the media on the steps being taken by the Department of Health to address the challenges faced by the hospital and other healthcare facilities in the Northern Cape.

This is an important opportunity for the media to gain insights into the actions being undertaken by the provincial government to improve healthcare services, and we encourage your attendance and participation.

The media briefing will take place both virtually and in person. Therefore, we kindly request media houses to indicate their preference for virtual or in-person attendance when confirming their attendance.

Details of the media briefing are as follows:

Date    : Tuesday, 27 August 2024

Time   : 12:30 PM – 13:30 PM

Venue : James Exum Auditorium Building, Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe Hospital premises, 144 Du Toitspan Road, Kimberley

Kindly confirm your attendance by Monday, 26 August 2024 at 12:00 PM.

We look forward to your presence at this important briefing.

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Prepared by the Northern Cape Provincial Office of the South African Human Rights Commission.

For further information contact Mr. Uzair Adams, the Provincial Manager, at Tel: 054 332 3993; Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Mr. Buyisile July, Advocacy and Research Consultant at Tel: 054 332 3993 / Cell: 072 949 7578; Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.