Universitas Academic Hospital

14/10/2025

Today, we join in celebrating the birthday of our Chief Executive Officer, Dr Balekile Mzangwa. On behalf of the entire Universitas Academic Hospital family, we extend our warmest wishes to Dr Mzangwa for good health, happiness, and continued success.

May this special day be filled with joy and appreciation for the remarkable leadership and dedication he continues to show in guiding our hospital to greater heights.

Please join us in wishing Dr Mzangwa a very Happy Birthday!

08/10/2025

IMPORTANT UPDATE!

For all patients requiring Endocrine Clinic / Diabetic Clinic services, please note the alternative contact number: 0605519933

You can reach us on this number for any queries, appointments, or concerns.

Thank you for your cooperation.

12/09/2025

MEDIA RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

UNIVERSITAS ACADEMIC HOSPITAL CELEBRATES SUCCESSFUL KIDNEY TRANSPLANT

Bloemfontein, 12 September 2025 – Universitas Academic Hospital is proud to announce the successful completion of a life-saving kidney transplant on 2 September 2025.

The recipient, Mr Khotso Clayton Montse (31) from Kimberley, received the gift of life from his sister, Mrs Lieketseng Prudence Nombula (43), in an extraordinary act of love and selflessness. The transplant procedure was successfully performed by the hospital’s multidisciplinary team composed of vascular surgeons, urologists, and nephrologists.

The team was led by Prof Feziwe Bisiwe, a respected nephrologist and Head of the Nephrology Department at Universitas Academic Hospital.

Following surgery, Mrs Nombula was discharged and is recovering well at home.

On Wednesday, 10 September 2025, Mr Montse was transferred from the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) to the ward for further monitoring and recovery. Both the donor and recipient are reported to be doing well.

This achievement marks another milestone for Universitas Academic Hospital. In October 2023, the hospital also celebrated a successful transplant when Mrs Judith Mvalo donated a kidney to her husband, Mr Thabo Mvalo. The loving couple are living their lives to the fullest and attend many health promotion events to raise awareness on healthy lifestyles.

Dr Balekile Mzangwa, CEO of Universitas Academic Hospital, said: "This transplant is a reminder of the power of compassion and modern medicine working hand in hand. We are deeply grateful to Mrs Nombula for her courage and generosity, and we commend our dedicated medical team for their exceptional skill and commitment.”

"At Universitas Academic Hospital, we remain steadfast in our mission to restore hope and transform lives through advanced healthcare," Dr Mzangwa concluded.

The hospital continues to champion organ donation awareness and encourages families to consider registering as donors to help address the urgent need for transplants in South Africa.

ENDS

For media enquiries, please contact:

Mr Mondli Mvambi
Spokesperson
Free State Department of Health
0820433744

05/09/2025

Some of our dedicated colleagues joined in the spirit of Casual Day by proudly wearing their themed outfits today.

Casual Day is about going Beyond the Label and embracing diversity, inclusion, and unity. Thank you to everyone who participated and showed their support for this meaningful cause.

Together, we continue to create an environment of care, respect, and compassion — not just for our patients, but for one another too.

04/09/2025

It gives us great joy to share a heartfelt message of appreciation we received from Mrs Elmarie Greeff, whose family recently experienced the dedicated care of Ward 29 Oncology, Universitas Academic Hospital (Annex).

In her words, the ward stands as a true reflection of passion, compassion, empathy, professionalism, and exceptional leadership.

She has expressed her gratitude to every single member of the team — from doctors and nurses to kitchen and cleaning staff — for the outstanding care provided to her loved one.

Please see the attached letter of thanks, which reminds us of the profound impact our commitment and compassion have on the lives of our patients and their families.

We extend our appreciation to the entire Ward 29 team for upholding the values of Universitas Academic Hospital and for making such a meaningful difference in patient care.

25/08/2025

🌟 A Heartfelt Compliment to Our Cardiology Team 🌟

At Universitas Academic Hospital, every patient’s story is a reminder of the impact of dedicated care and teamwork.

The family of Mr CJ Eloff (79) has shared their journey of hope and gratitude after his life-changing treatment at our Cardiology Unit.

Following a successful TAVI (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation) procedure, Mr Eloff regained his health, strength, and zest for life — bringing joy not only to him but also to his loved ones.

His wife, Mrs Adie Eloff, expressed her heartfelt thanks to our doctors, nurses, and staff for giving her husband “his life back” and for granting their family more precious time together.

We are deeply moved by this powerful testimony and extend our appreciation to the entire cardiology team for their commitment to saving lives and restoring hope.

Read their full story in the posters below.

09/08/2025

Happy National Women's Day!

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