Answer to Question #229073 in Law for Ntombi

Question

Find the case of Soobramoney v Minister of Health, KwaZulu-Natal 1997 12 BCLR 1696 (CC). Must be based on facts, legal question and decision of the court.

Answer 1

Appeal from a decision of the High Court in Soobramoney v Minister of Health , KwaZulu Natal 1998 (1) SA 430 (D), appeal dismissed. Appeal against High Court decision refusing order against provincial hospital to provide ongoing renal dialysis treatment to applicant, on basis of right not to be refused emergency medical treatment (s27(3)) and right to life (s11). Appeal dismissed. Main judgment by Chaskalson P and separate concurring judgments by Madala J and Sachs J.