Bad Apples and a Just Culture
Gary Kantor February 2017 It’s tempting to conclude that MEC Mahlangu, Dr Selebano and Dr Manamela are the sole culprits in this distressing affair. After all, to quote Professor Makgoba, their “fingerprints” are “peppered throughout the project”. This would be comforting, for if we simply get rid of the culprits – those who are to blame - the problem is solved, and a tragedy like this will never recur. Unfortunately, even if the three officials are permanently removed from their positions, patients in the Gauteng public health system are unlikely to be safer the next day and thereafter. Let’s explore why. In health [...]