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Dr Vahed redeployed Alet van der Walt
OPTIMISM about the possiblity of changing the Bongani Hospital into a success story is fading, as Dr Yusaf Vahed, who was appointed as chief executive officer (CEO) at this hospital in May, was sidelined and redeployed to forensics. Vahed’s story and the story of doctors at the Pelonomi Hospital who were suspended last week sound so similar, it is chilling. Early in August Vahed was asked to go to Bloemfontein to meet with senior officials. There he was assured of the backing of Dr Benny Malakoane, the Free State Health MEC, and again asked to bring about the change so desperately needed at the hospital. Only days later he was told to return to the forensics department in Welkom where he previously worked as a pathologist. Another CEO was instated at the Bongani Hospital, but no reasons were given as to why Vahed was suddenly redeployed. Concerns about deaths that are seen as preventable by doctors are a rising concern in the Free State. The recent death of Frank Matthyssen from Welkom is just one example of the failure of the Health Department. Matthysen died in the Universitas Hospital because there was no cardiologist available. Dr Sehularo Gaelesjwe, Universitas’s CEO, was not available to authorise the treatment of Matthysen at a private hospital. By the time permission was granted, it was too late. Personnel at the Bongani Hospital fear for their jobs as a disciplinary hearing against a senior employee seems to be the reason why Vahed was transferred. The hearing never took place as Vahed was already redeployed. People who spoke out against verbal abuse and threats are victimised and a nurse said Bongani is again in the hands of the medical mafia. ) At the time of going to press the Free State Health Department had not yet replied to enquiries from Vista.
Here are 2014 Vista Miss Goldfields finalists THE 20 finalists in the Vista Miss Goldfields 2014 competition were announced on Saturday. Turn to p 40 for photos of the contestants and vote for your favourite finalist. Also turn to p 15 to see a photo of the Miss Goldfields Junior and Little Miss Goldfields winners. Photo: Photo’s by Ken
Odendaalsrussers keelvol vir kabeldiefstal Alet van der Walt “ODENDAALSRUS is ’n tydbom wat gaan ontplof en ek wil nie naby wees wanneer inwoners kabeldiewe op heterdaad betrap en die reg in eie hande neem nie. Die stasiebevelvoerder, kol. Disebo Cezula, se onwilligheid om patrollies te laat ry gaan nog iemand se dood beteken.” Só sê die DA-raadslid, André Styger, nadat Odendaalsrus sedert April die teiken van kabeldiewe is en diefstalle nou so erg geword het dat meer as een diefstal per nag die
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