Media Alert: Western Cape Independent Complaints Commission Conference

The establishment of an Independent Complaints Commission for the Western Cape Department of Health is a milestone since the appointment of Theuns Botha as provincial Minister of Health. The commission will function as an independent and objective body where the Minister and Head of Department can refer complaints when the existing structures have not resolved complaints to the satisfaction of the complainant.

At tomorrow's press conference Minister Botha and the management team of the Western Cape Department of Health will set out the appointment, structure, specifications and relevant details pertaining to the commission.

Date: Thursday, 30 September 2010

Time: 11:30 for 11:45

Venue: Minister's boardroom, first (21st) Floor, 4 Dorp Street, Cape Town

Note: To speed up access through security, please RSVP to Hélène Rossouw on 082 771 8834 or herossou@pgwc.gov.za