In 2016, 144 people with Mental Illness died in the care of the public health system in Gauteng – from neglect, starvation and torture. They died at the hands of those who were supposed to protect them.

The portraits and stories in Life Esidimeni: Portraits of Lives Lost are a testament to the human cost of this disaster. The book explores this heartbreaking event by offering a powerful narrative built on the stories of those most affected. But it is not merely a chronicle of loss: it is also a celebration of resilience and courage.
 
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