JOHANNESBURG: Tembisa Hospital’s accident and emergency unit stays closed after a fireplace broke out within the unit on Saturday, 19 April 2025, reported The Citizen.
TEMBISA HOSPITAL EMERGENCY UNIT CLOSED
Gauteng MEC for Well being and Wellness Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko addressed faux information circulating concerning the hospital being closed.
She mentioned solely the accident and emergency unit is closed.
“The hospital is open and working. Different wards weren’t affected by the hearth and proceed to operate usually.”
“The hospital stays on divert for ambulances, however it should nonetheless settle for walk-in emergency circumstances,” she mentioned.
INVESTIGATIONS UNDERWAY
In keeping with The SowetanLIVE, the Gauteng Division of Well being spokesperson, Motalatale Modiba, mentioned the reason for the hearth is unknown, as investigations are nonetheless going down.
“The reason for the hearth stays below investigation. The general public will likely be stored up to date on any developments concerning the state of affairs,” mentioned Modiba.
In the meantime, Nkomo-Ralehoko added that police forensic investigators, the Division of Employment and Labour, the Metropolis of Ekurhuleni Hearth Division, and inner departmental groups have been investigating the reason for the hearth.
“The firefighting gear was compliant and maintained as lately as 2026. The Division of Infrastructure Growth additionally confirmed upkeep data for the hearth detection programs,” mentioned Nkomo-Ralehoko.
She added that 55 sufferers have been admitted to different sections inside Tembisa Hospital, whereas different sufferers have been transferred to different hospitals, together with Charlotte Maxeke Educational Hospital, Edenvale Hospital, Steve Biko Educational Hospital and Tshwane District Hospital.
Members involved about their relations or associates within the hospital are urged to contact Tembisa Hospital at 011 923 2000 for enquiries.
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