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Health Department heads to ConCourt to challenge mental health ruling

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The High Court in Pretoria has recently declared the scheme for the involuntary detention of patients for mental health care to be inconsistent with the Constitution. The court ruled that some sections of the Mental Health Care Act are invalid. The ruling came after civil society organisation Makana People Centre challenged sections of the Mental Health Act, saying they were unconstitutional. Frank Munyai - Makana People Centre legal representative and Foster Mohale – Health Department Spokesperson join us to discuss.
16 May 2022 2PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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