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South Africa’s healthcare system is in crisis as thousands of medical posts sit vacant despite a flood of newly qualified doctors—many unemployed and struggling to survive on temp work. With over 1,500 unfilled positions nationwide, Limpopo leads the pack with 360 vacancies, followed by Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal. The Department of Health claims they’re actively recruiting and improving workforce planning, but won’t track unemployed doctors—even though nearly 2,000 became eligible last year. Medical groups warn this mismatch fuels burnout and threatens patient care, while one doctor shares their frustration after dozens of job applications went unanswered. Funding, qualifications, and facility needs are holding back solutions, even as officials push for more resources and better planning.

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