2011 Fraud Zone Archive


Eastern Cape Health Department fires 42 officials

The Eastern Cape health department has fired 42 of its officials for a range of offences.
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Two health officials charged

A pharmacist and a doctor were arrested on Wednesday and the Asset Forfeiture Unit served them with a restraint on their estates to the value of R4.5 million, the National Prosecuting Authority said.
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Hawks examine medical aid corruption scandal

As details of corruption inside South Africa's medical scheme industry emerge, the Hawks have raided 12 premises in a bid to espose a racket that contributes to the sharp rise in medical aid costs.
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EC health dept to freeze salaries

The Eastern Cape Health Department will be freezing the salaries of several staff members as part of its investigations into large-scale fraud, corruption and maladministration.
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Compensation fund clamps down on corruption

The Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) has noted with alarm the numerous complaints received regarding mobile optometric practices offering substandard, unprofessional and unethical services to the public.
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Keep an eye on dodgy optometrists

Some mobile centre operators are accused of offering a poor service.
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HPCSA alarmed by substandard and unprofessional services by mobile practices

The Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) has noted with alarm the numerous complaints received regarding mobile optometric practices offering substandard, unprofessional and unethical services to the public.
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Corona del Mar doctor sentenced to 18 months for Medicare Fraud

Glen Justice will also have to pay $7.5 million as part of a civil settlement with the U.S. government.
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Consumer commission eyes medical schemes

The recently established National Consumer Commission has already received complaints about the medical aid industry, the Board of Healthcare Funders of SA (BHF) said on Thursday.
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