How SB Moyo Viewed Miniyothabo Chiwenga’ s Deployment in Angola

📅 Published: August 16, 2025

Curated by AllZimNews.com

In August 2022, a video went viral showing Dr.

Ramathuba, then Limpopo Health MEC, confronting a Zimbabwean patient.

She said that foreign nationals were putting too much strain on South Africa’s public healthcare system.

The video sparked strong public reactions and debate across the country.

Several groups, including the South African Medical Association (SAMA) and civil rights organizations, complained to the HPCSA.

They argued that Dr.

Ramathuba acted unprofessionally and went against the ethical standards required of doctors.

Ramathuba claims the HPCSA shouldn’t judge her because she made those remarks as a political leader, not a doctor.

But both the HPCSA and the courts say her duties as a medical professional still apply, since she remains a registered doctor.

The hearing was supposed to take place July 25–27, 2025.

It didn’t finish as planned.

Instead, it was postponed to late August (now set for 29–31 August 2025) after procedural delays and legal issues raised by Dr.

Ramathuba’s team.

As of now, there isno verdictand the case is still open.

This case highlights some important issues:
Professional Accountability:Are doctors held to medical ethics even when in political office?