Written by “Section 27 is requesting our office to expedite the prosecution proceedings, ensure comprehensive accountability and commit to regular updates to affected families. “The Life Esidimeni matter is a tragedy that has been referred to as ‘the greatest cause of human rights violations’ by the state under SA’s democracy. “The NPA’s decision to refer the matter […]
Teffo said no-one can be held liable for the deaths of the other 133 patients. One patient is unaccounted for. The purpose of the inquest was for the court to determine who should be held accountable for the deaths of 141 mentally ill patients who died after being transferred from Life Esidimeni facilities in 2015 […]