Johannesburg – Rahima Moosa Mother and Child Hospital’s Dr Tim de Maayer has had his suspension lifted.
However, he now faces a disciplinary hearing that could see him fired.
The South African Medical Association has expressed its outrage at the development.
De Maayer was suspended after writing a letter decrying poor conditions at the hospital. He said they were directly leading to the death of children and called for urgent action.
The suspension was lifted after a public outcry and intervention by the Health MEC.
SAMA says the conduct of CEO, Nozuko Mkabayi, is unscrupulous, unethical and shameful. It says her actions are a vindictive attempt to silence criticism of her administration.
The medical body is calling for an immediate end to the disciplinary process.
