Court deals a blow to Gauteng’s bid to cut medical negligence costs

The Treasury has grown increasingly concerned at the scale of the medico-legal claims against the state. Picture: 123RF

The case goes to the heart of government efforts to reduce amounts in medical negligence claims running into billions by providing public sector care instead of lump-sum settlements based on private sector rates. The Treasury is becoming concerned about the scale of medico-legal claims against the state and the risk to public finances. Provinces reported contingent liabilities of R120.3bn in 2021/22.

But the SCA judgment suggests providing medical negligence victims with a public health remedy is not necessarily a foregone conclusion.

Law Law Latest News, Law Law Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

An appeal for help for refugees still in custody - SABC NewsOne of the three refugees who have been released by the Hatfield Magistrate’s Court in Pretoria after charges against them were withdrawn, is appealing for help for those still being kept in custody.
Source: SABCNews - 🏆 37. / 51 Read more »

JUST IN | Presidency, ANC retract comments that SA will exit International Criminal Court | News24The Presidency and the ANC have backed down from comments that South Africa will exit the International Criminal Court.
Source: News24 - 🏆 4. / 80 Read more »

International Criminal Court: SA to remain signatory after Presidency U-turn | The CitizenSA reaffirms commitment to ICC⚖️ despite recent confusion. Presidency clarifies that the country will remain a signatory to the Rome Statute and push for consistent application of international law🌍🤝 ICC BRICS Putin TheCitizenNews Catch up here⬇️
Source: TheCitizen_News - 🏆 6. / 75 Read more »

Police sergeant, two others in court for kidnapping, assault and robberyA 45-year-old police sergeant, Moseki Mokgaetji Francina, her 28-year-old husband, Banele Gama and their accomplice aged 28 Makutu Mdutuzi, who is a friend to the husband are facing charges of kidnapping, pointing of firearm, assault with intention to inflict grievous bodily harm, and robbery
Source: SABreakingNews - 🏆 41. / 51 Read more »

Sindiso Magaqa warned women in his car to stay still before attack, court hears - SABC NewsThe Mayor of Umzimkhulu Jabulile Msiya has broken down as she testified in the Pietermaritzburg High Court about how she, former ANC Youth League Secretary General Sindiso Magaqa, and another councillor were attacked in 2017.
Source: SABCNews - 🏆 37. / 51 Read more »