The Gauteng Provincial Government invites affected families of mental health care users who were transferred from life Esidimeni from 1 October 2015 to urgently contact the Gauteng Office of the Premier to enter into the alternative dispute resolution process led by retired Deputy Chief Justice Dikgang Moseneke.
In his report released in February 2017, the Health Ombud, Professor Malegapuru Makgoba recommended that “the National Minister must facilitate a process jointly with the Premier of the Province to contact all affected individuals and families and enter into an Alternative Dispute Resolution Process.”
Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi and premier David Makhura with the concurrence of the known affected families of mental health care users appointed retired Deputy Chief Justice Moseneke to arbitrate in the alternative dispute resolution process involving the Gauteng Provincial Government and families of mental health care users who were affected during the transfer from Life Esidimeni facilities.
Affected families wishing to be part of the alternative dispute resolution process may contact the Office of the Premier through the following means:
• Call hotline: 08600 11000
• Email: mentalhealth@gauteng.gov.za
• Website: www.gauteng.gov.za
