JOHANNESBURG: Tembisa Hospital’s accident and emergency unit remains closed after a fire broke out in the unit on Saturday, 19 April 2025, reported The Citizen.
TEMBISA HOSPITAL EMERGENCY UNIT CLOSED
Gauteng MEC for Health and Wellness Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko addressed fake news circulating about the hospital being closed.
She said only the accident and emergency unit is closed.
“The hospital is open and operating. Other wards were not affected by the fire and continue to function normally.”
“The hospital remains on divert for ambulances, but it will still accept walk-in emergency cases,” she said.
INVESTIGATIONS UNDERWAY
According to The SowetanLIVE, the Gauteng Department of Health spokesperson, Motalatale Modiba, said the cause of the fire is unknown, as investigations are still taking place.
“The cause of the fire remains under investigation. The public will be kept updated on any developments about the situation,” said Modiba.
Meanwhile, Nkomo-Ralehoko added that police forensic investigators, the Department of Employment and Labour, the City of Ekurhuleni Fire Department, and internal departmental teams were investigating the cause of the fire.
“The firefighting equipment was compliant and maintained as recently as 2026. The Department of Infrastructure Development also confirmed maintenance records for the fire detection systems,” said Nkomo-Ralehoko.
She added that 55 patients were admitted to other sections within Tembisa Hospital, while other patients were transferred to other hospitals, including Charlotte Maxeke Academic Hospital, Edenvale Hospital, Steve Biko Academic Hospital and Tshwane District Hospital.
Members concerned about their family members or friends in the hospital are urged to contact Tembisa Hospital at 011 923 2000 for enquiries.
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