The R281 million Observatory Forensic Pathology institute which will replace the Forensic Pathology services laboratory in salt River is expected to be complete during 2020.

The Western Cape Government Department of Health’s project to build the new Observatory Forensic Pathology Institute (OFPI) is 87% complete.

Frontline healthcare workers across the world are working around the clock to help save lives during the COVID-19 crisis, while those in the field of forensic pathology focus on the deceased.

The death of someone from COVID-19, doesn't mean they can't still spread the disease.

COVID-19 infection risks do not disappear immediately after the death of those who succumb to it. In death’s aftermath, the people closely involved with the body – families, carers, priests, hospital porters and undertakers – remain a

Inspiring young women through science engagement in Biomedical Forensic Science laboratory

Forensic Day 2019 "A BASIC GUIDELINE IN FORENSIC PATHOLOGY AND SCIENCE" FOR GRADE 10, 11 and 12 LEARNERS

DATE - Friday, 12 April 2019 TIME - 08:00 – 18:00 PLACE - 

Forensic Day 2018 "A BASIC GUIDELINE IN FORENSIC PATHOLOGY AND SCIENCE" FOR GRADE 10, 11 and 12 LEARNERS

The First Ninety Days: Lessons Learned from the Integration of Protection Principles in The Delivery of Health Programmes in Bidi Bidi, Uganda, The World’s Largest Refugee Camp

The Forensic Pathology Service (FPS) in the Western Cape was established in 2006 when the South African Police Service Mortuaries transferred to Western Cape Government Health and the Directorate Forensic Pathology Services was established within the D

CAPE TOWN, 21 September 2017 - Forensic pathology services in the Western Cape are set to become more streamlined. A brand new facility is being built in Cape Town.

Cape Town - Child murders have dominated news in the Western Cape over the past few months. These brutal killings of defenceless young children have understandably caused much outrage and civil society organisations have called for decisive action by t

Cape Town - Work has started on the new R281 million project to replace the forensic pathology services laboratory in Salt River, Cape Town with a larger purpose-built modern forensic pathology facility to be built at the entrance to Groote Schuur Hosp

Cape Town - A new state-of-the-art morgue is set to be built at the entrance to Groote Schuur Hospital and will be replacing the Forensic Pathology Services Laboratory in Salt River.

On the 22nd  of September 2017, the Division of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology/ Forensic Pathology Service, will host its annual Open Day for Grade 11 learners at UCT’s Faculty of Health Science.

Dr Itumeleng Molefe, a consultant pathologist in our division has a special interest in femicides and rape- homicide cases.

In April and May 2016, the Division of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology ran a collection drive for toiletries and clothing for the Victoria Hospital Rape Unit.

On the 2nd of September 2015, the Departments of Clinical Laboratory Science (now known as the Department of Pathology) and Human Biology, came together in order for students to present any research they have undertaken ...

On the 25th of July 2016, the Division bade a fond farewell to Dr Sairita Maistry, aka Sascha. Dr Maistry joined the Division in September 2007 as a Forensic Pathology registrar.