https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/835.html South Africa news 15 Practice management news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/835.html en-us Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:49:36 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/implicated-individuals-in-life-esidimeni-tragedy-to-be-prosecuted-958614a The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) will institute legal action against individuals implicated in the Life Esidimeni tragedy. 1-267334 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:13:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Practice management South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/recall-notice-boston-scientific-recalls-medical-devices-over-safety-concerns-847453a The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has notified South African health facilities and medical practitioners about a recall of Boston Scientific medical devices. 1-267259 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:43:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Practice management South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/microsofts-kerissa-varma-cyber-threats-pose-new-challenges-for-african-healthcare-systems-844783a In season two of the HBO Max medical drama The Pitt, the fictional Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Centre descends into chaos after a ransomware cyber attack on neighbouring hospitals prompts it to shut down its digital systems. This may be the plotline of an award-winning US TV drama, but it reflects the reality of the already-strained healthcare system in Africa as it adds cybersecurity to its endless list of challenges. 1-266419 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:28:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Practice management South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/when-does-prescription-in-medical-malpractice-cases-begin-high-court-clarifies-283367a The recent Eastern Cape Division of the High Court judgment in N v Member of the Executive for the Department of Health, Eastern Cape serves as a critical reminder of the intricacies surrounding prescription in medical malpractice claims, particularly where the claimant is a layperson with limited access to medical knowledge. 1-264700 Mon, 12 Jan 2026 16:24:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Practice management South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sa-doctor-in-the-firing-line-for-stand-on-palestine-738462a Health Professions Council to decide by end of January on inquiry into Tlaleng Mofokeng. 1-264372 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 08:53:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Practice management South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/bestofbiz-2025-healthcare-849473a We've compiled our annual #BestofBiz 2025 lists across all our industries, featuring our most popular articles, most-read contributors and company news. Discover the most-read content on Bizcommunity's Healthcare site over the past year below. 1-264279 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Practice management South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/wsu-professor-wezile-chitha-elected-hpcsa-president-950514a Professor Wezile Chitha was elected as the new president of the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) for a term from 2025 to 2030. Professor Sindisiwe Shangase will serve as the council’s vice-president for the same period. 1-264234 Mon, 15 Dec 2025 09:12:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Practice management South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/when-passion-for-healthcare-goes-beyond-taking-care-of-patients-516520a Connecting wider healthcare ecosystem to improve accurate patient information. 1-264156 Wed, 10 Dec 2025 18:08:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Practice management South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/health-ombud-reveals-systemic-failures-in-south-african-healthcare-061305a Following the release of a new report, the Health Ombud, Professor Taole Mokoena, revealed findings from two investigations that uncover systemic failures and tragic lapses in the country’s healthcare system. 1-264017 Wed, 10 Dec 2025 13:12:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Practice management South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/midvaal-hospital-goes-green-with-standard-bank-r34m-support-952094a ​Standard Bank provided funding for Midvaal Private Hospital's installation of a new R34m renewable energy system. It will increase energy stability for key medical services and the long-term viability of both the hospital and the community it serves in Vereeniging. 1-263714 Wed, 26 Nov 2025 12:49:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Practice management South Africa