R159.5 million
Total financial exposure
Removed from position after Life Esidimeni scandal. Inquest judge ruled in July 2024 she can be held criminally liable alongside Mahlangu for 9 deaths. NPA considering prosecution for only 2 deaths. No criminal charges filed as of March 2026.
Former Director of Mental Health Directorate, Gauteng Department of Health. Oversaw the operational transfer of ~1,500 psychiatric patients from Life Esidimeni to unlicensed NGOs. The inquest judge found she can be held criminally liable for 9 specific deaths. No criminal charges as of March 2026.
Pain points connected to Dr Makgabo Manamela's documented incidents
Director, Mental Health Directorate
Gauteng Department of Health
2014-01 – 2017-06(appointed)
Served under Mahlangu as Director of Mental Health. Both found criminally liable by inquest judge.
Served under Mahlangu as Director of Mental Health. Both found criminally liable by inquest judge.
Served under Mahlangu as Director of Mental Health. Both found criminally liable by inquest judge.
Served under Mahlangu as Director of Mental Health. Both found criminally liable by inquest judge.
Manamela was Director of Mental Health Directorate under Mahlangu. Both found liable by inquest judge for Life Esidimeni deaths.
Manamela was Director of Mental Health Directorate under Mahlangu. Both found liable by inquest judge for Life Esidimeni deaths.
Served under Mahlangu as Director of Mental Health. Both found criminally liable by inquest judge.
Manamela was Director of Mental Health Directorate under Mahlangu. Both found liable by inquest judge for Life Esidimeni deaths.
Manamela was Director of Mental Health Directorate under Mahlangu. Both found liable by inquest judge for Life Esidimeni deaths.
Manamela was Director of Mental Health Directorate under Mahlangu. Both found liable by inquest judge for Life Esidimeni deaths.