Qedani Mahlangu

Qedani Dorothy Mahlangu (born 12 May 1968, in Bethal, Mpumalanga) is the former Gauteng MEC for Health and Social Development, who resigned after the release of a report by the health ombudsman, on the circumstances surrounding the deaths of 94 mentally-ill patients also referred to as The Life Healthcare Esidimeni Scandal. She has occupied various portfolio positions in the government of Gauteng since 2004, including the position of Health MEC, having been appointed to this position between 2009 - 2010 and returning to the position in 2014 through to 2017.