Disastrous theft delays opening of Charlotte Maxeke Hospital casualty
7 March 2022
It is most distressing that yet another major theft at the Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Hospital (CMJH) is delaying the re-opening of the casualty unit which was due to happen on 14 March.
Despite R40 million a year spent on hospital security, there has been theft of copper pipes, and more than 500 metres of electrical cable and new electrical distribution boards.
This follows the theft last year of R30 million of copper pipes after the fire on 16 April that forced the closure of the hospital.
How is it possible that major thefts continue to occur at this hospital?