LIMPOPO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (BOPHELONG)

06/09/2026

MEC MAILA STRENGTHENS OVERSIGHT AND ENSURING QUALITY HEALTHCARE

[Seshego Township] On Sunday evening at 21:00, Limpopo MEC for Health, Mr Eddie Maila, conducted an unannounced oversight visit to Seshego Hospital to assess the overall operations of the facility and monitor the delivery of healthcare services.

The visit forms part of the Department’s ongoing commitment to strengthening accountability, ensuring effective hospital operations and safeguarding the quality of services provided to communities.

"The Limpopo Department of Health remains committed to ensuring that healthcare services are delivered 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Our work continues beyond normal office hours because the needs of our patients do not stop.
We remain committed to working day and night, strengthening service delivery and putting our patients first." said MEC.

06/09/2026

MEC Maila Takes Healthcare Oversight to Seshego Hospital

[Seshego Township] At 21:00 this evening, MEC for LIMPOPO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (BOPHELONG) , Mr Eddie Maila, is conducting an unannounced visit to Seshego Hospital to assess the overall operations of the facility and monitor the delivery of healthcare services to patients.

06/09/2026

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06/09/2026

04/09/2026

MEC Maila Concludes Unannounced Visit to Lebowakgomo Hospital

Friday, 4 September 2026

[Lebowakgomo]MEC for Health in Limpopo, Mr Eddie Maila, has concluded an unannounced visit to Lebowakgomo Hospital in Lepelle-Nkumpi Local Municipality, as part of his commitment to strengthening service delivery and supporting healthcare workers on the ground.

During the visit, MEC Maila conducted a walkabout across key service points, including the Pharmacy, Casualty, EMS Station and Out-Patient Department (OPD), engaging with staff and assessing the overall operations of the facility.

While impressed with the general functioning of the hospital, the MEC raised concern over prolonged patient waiting times, noting that some patients had arrived as early as 06:00 but had still not received services by around 10:00.

MEC Maila directed the CEO, Mr Seepe, to urgently address the waiting-time challenge and ensure that patients receive timely, efficient and dignified care.

"Improving the patient experience must remain a priority while sustaining the positive aspects of the hospital’s operations" said MEC Maila.

The visit forms part of the MEC’s hands-on approach to leadership being present in healthcare facilities, listening to staff and patients, identifying challenges and ensuring that corrective action is taken where necessary.

04/09/2026

MEC for LIMPOPO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (BOPHELONG) Mr Eddie Maila concluded his unannounced visit at Lebowakgomo Hospital in Lepelle Nkumpi Municipality, Capricorn District.

04/09/2026

MEC for LIMPOPO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (BOPHELONG) Mr Eddie Maila conducts unannounced visit at Lebowakgomo Hospital in Lepelle Nkumpi local Municipality, Capricorn District.

03/09/2026

MEC MAILA MEET AND GREET WITH EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENTN OF THE DEPARTMENT

MEC for Health in Limpopo, Mr Eddie Maila, today held a meet-and-greet session with the Executive Management of the Limpopo Department of Health, led by Acting HOD Mr Matome Mawasha.

The engagement provided an opportunity for the MEC to formally meet the management team and begin building a strong working relationship following his appointment by Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba yesterday.

MEC Maila has hit the ground running, reaffirming his commitment to working with the department’s leadership and healthcare professionals to strengthen the health system and accelerate the delivery of quality, accessible and responsive healthcare services to the people of Limpopo.

03/09/2026

The 8th Africa Tourism Leadership Forum (ATLF) 2026 is underway at the Sun Meropa Casino Conference Centre in Polokwane, bringing together leaders and key stakeholders to strengthen Africa’s tourism sector and unlock opportunities for sustainable economic growth.

MEC for Health in Limpopo Mr Eddie Maila joined Premier of Limpopo Dr Phophi Ramathuba, Minister of Tourism Ms Patricia de Lille, MEC for Sport, Arts and Culture Ms Constance Kupa-Mabuza, MEC for LEDET Mr Tsh*tereke Mathibe, Polokwane Executive Mayor Cllr John Mpe, and other dignitaries at this important continental platform.

The call is clear: “Africa must invest in Africa,” as emphasised by Minister Patricia de Lille.

The forum highlights the importance of collaboration, investment and partnerships in positioning Africa as a leading global tourism destination while creating opportunities for communities and strengthening local economies.