DA Gauteng Shadow Health MEC and activist politician fighting corruption, inefficiency and injustice. PhD (Unisa).
Joined February 2009
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Jun 11
DA Ward 66 Councillor Carlos da Rocha protesting outside Joburg City Power as Bez Valley has been without power for 3 weeks. They threaten to arrest him, but Carlos won’t budge!
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Over 1,000 cancer patients at Charlotte Maxeke face dangerous delays:
798 waiting 11 months for MRI scans
3,850 biopsy reports outstanding
MEC Mazibuko admits this reduces survival chances.
DA calls for immediate action and withdrawal of the wasteful court case against patient groups.
Cancer patients cannot wait any longer!
#DAatWork #RescueSA #DA_GPL #GautengHealth
Read more: ow.ly/anRa50Z9hrv
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Our DA Shadow MEC for Health will be live on air at 8:00 PM discussing the critical challenges facing Gauteng’s public healthcare system — from long cancer treatment delays at Charlotte Maxeke Hospital to the leadership crisis in our hospitals.
Tune in for honest answers and DA solutions to fix the mess patients are facing every day.
Tonight • 8:00 PM • Unisa Radio
#DAatWork #RescueSA #DA_GPL #GautengHealth #FixOurHospitals
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Jun 4
Party fears another 'Life Esidimeni' at Charlotte Maxeke
snl24.com/dailysun/news/demo…
#Hospital #Deaths
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Today, Dr Jack Bloom MPL, DA Gauteng Shadow MEC for Health led a strong protest outside Wits University, highlighting the unacceptably high mortality and morbidity rates in the Cardiothoracic Department at Charlotte Maxeke Hospital which is managed by university and the Gauteng Health Department.
The DA will not rest until patients receive the safe, quality care they deserve.
Thank you to everyone who joined and supported this important action.
#DAatWork #RescueSA #DA_GPL #GautengHealth #CharlotteMaxeke #PatientSafety
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DA media conference tomorrow on Wits University inaction over high heart surgery deaths at Charlotte Maxeke Hospital.
Dr Jack Bloom MPL will present further damning evidence.
Date: 4 June | Time: 10:00 AM
Venue: Wits South Entrance, Jorissen & Yale, Braamfontein
Media welcome.
#DAatWork #RescueSA #DA_GPL #GautengHealth #CharlotteMaxeke @JackBloomDA @GautengHealth @Lesufi
Event Link: facebook.com/share/1CVZFr5H1…
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Jun 3
⚒️What if your town created more jobs, not more excuses?
👨🔧Where the DA governs, jobs are created, unemployment decreases, and opportunities are created for all.
When more people have access to stable work, communities grow, businesses thrive, and families can plan for tomorrow
🇿🇦Visit whatsapp.da.org.za/chat to check if you are registered correctly to vote.
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Jack Hindon Clinic in Pretoria North without power for 2 weeks unpaid R286,000 bill.
Gauteng Health now spending R3,000 daily on diesel.
Dr Jack Bloom MPL condemns this failure. Department owes R144 million in electricity bills.
Pay the bills and keep clinics running!
#DAatWork #RescueSA #DA_GPL #GautengHealth @JackBloomDA @Lesufi @GautengHealth
Read more: ow.ly/9b9L50Z72lk
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Babita Deokaran exposed R2bn in Tembisa Hospital looting — and paid with her life. 🕯️
The Gauteng Legislature unanimously agreed to honour her. The deadline passed on 25 May.
The result? Her family wasn't even contacted.
This is contempt. The DA will fight for the memorial she deserves.
#DAatWork #RescueSA #DA_GPL #BabitaDeokaran #Gauteng @JackBloomDA @Lesufi @GautengHealth
Read more: open.substack.com/pub/dagpl/…
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May 28
🤔What happens when people decide they’ve had enough of bad governance?
In Ward 28, the DA has made history, growing from just 1% of the vote to winning the ward!
💙This is what happens when more South Africans choose real delivery and a government that works for all.
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May 28
🚨 The DA is winning in ANC strongholds!
South Africans are uniting to get their towns and cities working!
🔗 Visit check.da.org.za to vote DA.
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May 28
This is a stunning result, the DA’s Kingsol Chabalala is on track to be Mayor of Emfuleni!
May 28
DA make history with Gauteng township by-election win
Ward 28 (Evaton West) Emfuleni, Sedibeng
DA 32% (16%)
ANC 32% (53%)
EFF 12% (18%)
PA 8%
PAC 6% (1%)
SACP 3%
AEF 3%
DITAU 3%
ACP 1%
TRUTH <1%
Poll: 36% (41%)
DA beat ANC by 8 votes.
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When will Charlotte Maxeke Hospital be fireproofed?
5 years after the 2021 fire, no date for full compliance.
Dr Jack Bloom MPL criticises the incompetence and demands answers on the R1.7 billion needed.
Patients cannot keep waiting.
#DAatWork #RescueSA #DA_GPL #GautengHealth #CharlotteMaxeke @JackBloomDA @GautengHealth @Lesufi
Read more: ow.ly/PoxO50Z4zvx
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May 27
🖋️⚡️Add your voice to the fight - keep Joburg’s lights on!
Eskom plans to cut Joburg’s power, but they’ve opened the process for public comment. Your voice can be heard in this process.
Sign our petition! petitions.da.org.za/p/stop-j…
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DA’s first argument on censure motion against former Health MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko over cancer treatment failures to be heard today.
#DAatWork #RescueSA #DA_GPL #GautengHealth #Accountability @Lesufi @JackBloomDA @GautengHealth
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May 26
Questions are being raised about the state of public healthcare after reports that Professor Adam Mohammed from Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital is considering quitting public health amid ongoing challenges in the sector. What is the crisis facing Gauteng health services? @JackBloomDA – MPL and DA Gauteng Shadow MEC for Health ON #TheNationalBriefing #sabcnews
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DA welcomes Public Protector’s report on Charlotte Maxeke Hospital delays.
5 years after fire, repairs still not done.
Only 49% of R667m spent.
Costs now R1.7 billion.
Dr Jack Bloom MPL calls for urgent action and accountability.
#DAatWork #RescueSA #DA_GPL #GautengHealth #CharlotteMaxeke @lesufi @JackBloomDA @GautengHealth
Read more: open.substack.com/pub/dagpl/…
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May 25
🚨 You will not be able to vote in the Local Government Elections on 4 November 2026 if you are not registered to vote.
Take the first step to get your City working. Register to vote now. Visit check.da.org.za.
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One in every four surgeries cancelled at Charlotte Maxeke Hospital.
Over 3,050 operations scrapped since Jan last year.
490 children still waiting.
Dr Jack Bloom MPL calls for urgent fixes to ICU shortages and staffing.
Patients cannot keep suffering.
#DAatWork #RescueSA #DA_GPL #GautengHealth @Lesufi @JackbloomDA @GautengHealth
Read more: ow.ly/5glM50Z1wgE
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May 18
[ON AIR] The Democratic Alliance is sounding the alarm over conditions at Tembisa Hospital in Gauteng, warning of critical shortages of medical equipment and healthcare staff. The party says unless urgent intervention happens, patient care — and lives — could be put at serious risk.
Jack Bloom, DA spokesperson on Health in Gauteng (@JackBloomDA) on #TheDailyDiscourse with @JoanneGJoseph
#sabcnews
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