Category Archives: Opinion

South Africa has relied heavily on litigation to address medical harm, spending billions to defend and settle negligence claims. Provincial health departments face massive liabilities, while professionals practise under mounting legal pressure. Debate centres on rising compensation, insurance costs, and accusations against doctors and lawyers. There are very few debates about patient safety and measures […]

In 2025, Professor Peter Beale was acquitted of murder and fraud charges related to the deaths of three children in incidents dating back to 2012, 2016 and 2019. The children’s families expressed deep disappointment, saying that justice had not been served. They said they needed time to consider an appeal. Their reaction was understandable. What […]