Parliament, Monday, 10 November 2025 – The Select Committee on Social Services will conduct a three-day oversight visit to the Northern Cape starting on Tuesday, 11 November 2025, with a focus on the provincial Department of Health.
The visit will focus on the status of healthcare infrastructure in the province, addressing key areas such as:
- The current state of health facilities, including needs for upgrades, new construction and refurbishments.
- Project management, specifically delays in project completion and progress on the building and upgrading of hospitals.
- Maintenance of health facility infrastructure, including reliance on external service providers and challenges related to water supply.
- Expenditure of conditional grants, including concerns around budget cuts, misallocation of funds and their impact on infrastructure and service delivery.
- Conditions for healthcare personnel, such as doctors and nurses, and their facilities.
- The impact of infrastructure challenges on the delivery of quality healthcare services.
The committee’s itinerary includes:
- Tuesday, 11 November: Sol Plaatje Local Municipality – Engagement with the provincial Department of Health, followed by on-site inspections at Beaconsfield Clinic, New Mental Health Hospital and Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe Hospital.
- Wednesday, 12 November: Ga-Segonyane Local Municipality – Inspections at Tshwaragano Hospital, Wrenchville Clinic, and Kuruman Hospital.
- Thursday, 13 November: Kgatelopele and Dikgatlong Local Municipalities – Site visits to Danielskuil and Deportshopop clinics.
The committee is committed to producing actionable recommendations based on its observations during the visit.
Members of the media are invited to attend.
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For media inquiries or interviews with the committee Chairperson, please contact Media Officer:
Justice Molafo (Mr)
Parliamentary Communication Services
Cell: 081 424 7481
Email: jmolafo@parliament.gov.za
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