Job Shimankana Tabane Hospital

01/04/2026

JST Hospital Chairperson Shares His Experience as the Board Members Tenure Comes To An End.

Wow, what an experience we had in our tenure as chairperson and board member of this great institution called JST hospital in the Bojanala district in the NW province, South Africa. As I pen down my last words as a member of the hospital board, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to everyone I've had the privilege to work with. Your dedication, expertise, and passion for delivering quality healthcare have been truly inspiring.

I want to thank the management team, doctors, nurses, and staff for their tireless efforts in providing exceptional care to our patients. Your hard work did not go unnoticed.To my fellow board members, it's been an honour serving with you. Your insights and commitment have been invaluable. I leave with fond memories and a sense of pride in what we've achieved together. Thank you for the opportunity to be part of this incredible journey. Let us continue to strive for the best and keep on serving this institution even if our term has ended.
Thanks for the wonderful memories.

SD Moraope
Board Chairperson.

30/03/2026

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24/03/2026

YES You and I Can End TB | JST Hospital Commemorates World TB Day

Job Shimankana Tabane Hospital commemorated World Tuberculosis Day on 24 March 2026, targeting patients at Medical Out Patient Department.

The aim of the commemoration was to raise awareness on TB, it's signs, symptoms and treatment plan.

The hospital TB Coordinator, Sr Mathapelo Mokonyana highted this symptoms which entails; cough for more than two weeks,mostly blood stained ,drenching night sweet, fever,unintentional weight loss .plan.She also explained that there is pulmonary TB which mostly affect the lungs and and extra pulmonary TB which affect all organs.

She indicated once you are diagnosed with TB, the family automatically becomes contact and as such they will also receive TB treatment.
For diagnosis, a sputum collection, urine testing, stool testing ,chest extray,C T scan ,MRI is done.

"Treatment of TB takes 6 months to 2 years depending on the primary source" , lamented Mokonyana.

If you suspect you might be having some of the symptoms mentioned above please visit your nearest clinic.Yes you and I can end TB! 💪🏽🌟🚫🎉👏💕

23/03/2026

Tune In | Listen | Learn & Act. Radio Interview; Chief Optometrist of JST Hospital, Ms Keitumetse Maluleka discusses Eyesight and Developmental Milestones on Motsweding Fm.

Date: 24 March 2026

Time: 10h30

20/03/2026

Department of Health Vacancies

Closing Date: 17 April 2026

20/03/2026

Embracing Children with Down Syndrome

"Every smile in this video tells a story of love, strength, and unwavering courage.
These beautiful children with Down Syndrome are not defined by limitations, but by their joy, their uniqueness, and the light they bring into the world. And behind them are incredible mothers—warriors of love—who nurture, advocate, and celebrate every milestone, big or small.
Inclusion should not just be an idea but a choice. A choice we make to see ability not difference.
Let’s raise our children to be kind, to be accepting, and to stand together—because every life is worthy, every voice matters, and every smile deserves to be seen. Let's stand together against loneliness by being kind, nurturing, advocating, giving love and hope"


against loneliness

17/03/2026

COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE AIMS TO ADDRESS PATIENTS GRIEVANCES AT JST HOSPITAL

As part of the JST strategy in reducing and addressing complaints, The Quality Assurance Unit is embedded with the responsibility of ensuring that adherence to quality assurance standards is upheld. The Unit is also responsible for monitoring customer dissatisfaction as enshrined in the Patient’s Rights Charter and Batho Pele Principles.

“It is a requirement that hospital personnel should be identified through the identification name tags as per the requirement of Ideal Hospital Realization and Maintenance Frame-Work, Batho Pele Principles and Patient’s Rights Charter”, said Ms Gloria Motsatsing, Acting Quality Assurance Manager.

She indicated that any person who has any vested interest in the patient and has been given a consent by the patient, as per PAIA, PAJA ACT 3 of 2000 and Section 32 & 33 (2) of the country’s constitution of 1996, can complain on behalf of the patient.

Ms Motsatsing explained that they are guided by the National Complaint Management Policies , she further indicated that patients should raise their complaints to the sectional manager; It is a unit where a complainant first lodge a grievance. The complaint should be acknowledged within 5 days. Telephonic, walk ins and hand delivered should be acknowledged immediately. Email should be acknowledged within 5 working days. Once the complaint has been acknowledged, the process of investigation resumes and should take approximately 25 working days for the complaint to be resolved, except for high risk complaints requiring Patient Safety Group Committee (PSG) investigation.

“This process include, redress in the form of a meeting with a complainant / family/ patient. If the complainant is satisfied with the outcome of the investigation after redress, the complaint will be regarded as closed. If the complainant is not satisfied with the content of the redress, the complaint will be referred to the Quality Assurance Manager. If after the interaction with the Quality Manager, they do not accept the outcome, the complaint is then referred to the CEO”, added Ms Motsatsing.
If the complainant is unable to lodge the query due to intimidation, the complainant can be lodged with, Nursing Services manager, Corporate Services Manager, Quality manager and Clinical Manager including the hospital Board Chairperson.

The Board members contact details are displayed at various strategic locations e.g. major hospital entrances. Complaints that have been lodged through the media will be referred to the CEO and referred to relevant disciplines/ Head of Departments and the process of investigation still unfolds. These also entail queries lodged from MEC, Province and Office of Health Standard Compliance. Members of the public are urged to follow the complaint procedure when lodging a grievance in order to be assisted accordingly.

16/03/2026

SCREENING & RAISING AWARENESS ON GLAUCOMA

Job shimankana Tabane Hospital celebrated Glaucoma Week on 9 - 13 March 2026.

This served as an opportunity for patients to learn more about glacoma and to be screened for glacoma.

Furthermore patients and were advised to always check their eyes irrespective of whether they have the signs or not. This can be attained by going for eye test every two years.

Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that damage the optic nerve. The optic nerve transmits visual signals to the brain which help to see clearly.

What causes Glaucoma?

It is caused by build up flluid that eventually causes elevated pressures within thr eye damaging the optic nerve.

Glaucoma Symptoms
*Patchy blind spots in your peripheral
*Tunnel vision
*Eye pain
*Severe headaches
*Sensitive to light
*Enlarged cloudy eyes

How to treat Glaucoma
-Prescrption eye drops
-Laser treatment
-Surgery

If you suspect you might be having the above symptoms, visit your nearest clinic for medical attention.

13/03/2026

World Obesity Day Commemorated

Job Shimankana Tabane Dietetics Departmemnt commemorated world Obesity Day under theme “ 8 Billion Reasons to Act on Obesity”.

Obesity is a condition that is characteristed by Body Mass Index of above 30kg/ m2.

Ms Tshegofatso Molifi, Comm serve Dietitian, indicated that it is important get education on healthy eating practises and understand the cause of the condition.

Through BMI Screeining, both patients and staff members were educated on what is BMI, plate model( how a normal plate should should consist of), healthy preparation of food.

Molefi also highlighted the dangers of obesity which entails; increase risk of hypertension, diabetes , cholesterol, breathing problems, arthritis and decrease the quality of life.

05/03/2026

Twinning Arrangement At JST Hospital

The Deputy Director for Hospitals and Clinical Support Services, Mr Polaki Ephraim Mokatsane welcomed
delegates from the United Kingdom for the purpose of twinning program in JST Hospital on 05 March 2026.

“This partnership is a testament to our commitment to strengthening healthcare systems and improving health outcomes. We believe that by sharing experiences, best practices, and expertise, we can accelerate progress towards achieving better health for all”, lamented Mokatsane.

He further said, twinning program is an exciting opportunity for us to learn from each other, share innovative approaches, and foster lasting relationships. “We're eager to explore areas of collaboration and identify ways to support each other in our respective healthcare journeys”, commented Mokatsane.

Mokatsane extended a special gratitude to the National Department of Health for their continued support and efforts in ensuring that this twinning program is a success.

The Hospital Management shared with the delegates from United Kingdom, National Department of Health an overview of the hospital, its successes and challenges. Through the twinning programme, delegates were afforded an opportunity to tour the hospital particularly with an emphasis at the Emergency Department, Radiology Department and Obs and Gynae department.

Furthermore the delegates were elaborated on how the hospital approaches complaints and mechanism to resolve them.

The walkabout provided insightful information on the operations of the hospital.

05/03/2026

04/03/2026

Job shimankana Tabane hospital would like to thank members of the community for helping in tracing the family members of the patient. We followed every lead but all of them were unsuccessfull.The hospital will engage other stakeholders to ensure the patient safety once discharged.

TRACING OF PATIENT FAMILY MEMBERS / RELATIVES

Job Shimankana Tabane Hospital is appealing to members of the community to assist in tracing family members or relatives of Ronel Rose, aged 73.

The patient was found unconscious on the streets of Rustenburg. Investigations indicate that she was renting at Olifantsnek and never disclosed any details of family members.
Any lead that can assist in reuniting Rosewith her family members can contact;

Social Worker -
010 023 2257 Bleskop Hospital