A Mental Health Review Board was established in Gauteng under the leadership of the Gauteng Department of Health and Social Development MEC, Ms Qedani Mahlangu. Its aim is to visit 100 psychiatric hospitals and mental health non-governmental organizations (NGOs). The aim of the visit is to monitor whether the institutions comply with the Mental Health Act No. 17 of 2002 which aims at ensuring that the rights of those with mental disabilities are protected.