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Businessman Shonisani Lethole was admitted to the hospital in July with breathing difficulties and died before receiving his results, which showed he had tested positive for COVID-19.
Shonisani Lethole. Image: Twitter
JOHANNESBURG – The investigation into the death of businessman Shonisani Lethole at Tembisa Hospital has been completed.
Lethole was admitted to the hospital in July with breathing difficulties and died before receiving his results, which showed he had tested positive for COVID-19.
Days before his death, he took to social media to communicate with Health Minister Dr. Zweli Mkhize about the deplorable conditions at the hospital, saying he was starving.
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Mkhize then lodged a complaint with Professor Malegapuru Makgoba, health ombudsman, asking him to urgently investigate the circumstances surrounding his death.
“A preliminary report has been prepared and shared with all relevant people, including the Tembisa Tertiary Hospital. The final report will be published in January 2021 once all the necessary processes have been completed, ”said Ricardo Mahlakanya of the Ombudsman’s Office.
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