Holomisa Shines a Harsh Light on 1 Military Hospital Crisis

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Deputy Defence Minister Bantu Holomisa has sounded the alarm on the crumbling state of 1 Military Hospital in Pretoria. Once hailed as the SANDF’s flagship facility, it's now crippled by broken equipment, empty wards, and skyrocketing outsourcing costs. Holomisa, visibly concerned during his visit, warned that the cracks in military healthcare are growing wider and fast. Phemelo speaks to Holomisa about what he found during his visit.

17 Jul 4PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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