​The Gauteng Department of Health (GDoH) is pleased with the ruling made by the Johannesburg High Court on Friday, 01 March 2024, concerning the medical waste tender dispute involving Buhle Waste. 

A significant aspect of this decision is the Court's dismissal of Buhle Waste's application, along with the imposition of costs. Buhle Waste had sought the enforcement of the initial court order while awaiting the outcome of the appeal, pending its approval. 

This favourable ruling for the GDoH comes after the department filed an appeal in December 2023, subsequent to the court's order issued on 30 November. From the outset, the department contested the court’s directive for a review and cancellation of the recently awarded medical waste tender. 

The recent pronouncement by the High Court reaffirms the principles of justice and strengthens the smooth delivery of essential medical waste removal services within the Gauteng Department of Health. 

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Issued by Gauteng Department of Health