About Kalafong Provincial Tertiary Hospital

Kalafong Provincial Tertiary Hospital, also known as Kalafong Hospital, is a public healthcare facility situated on the western outskirts of Pretoria, in the suburb of Atteridgeville, Gauteng, South Africa.

A brief history about

Kalafong hospital.


The story of Kalafong Hospital began with the commencement of its construction in 1965. After seven years of careful planning and building, the hospital started providing patient treatment on March 1, 1972. The hospital was officially inaugurated by the Honourable Mr Sybrand van Niekerk, then Administrator of the Transvaal, on March 9, 1973.

Kalafong Provincial Tertiary Hospital
Kalafong Provincial Tertiary Hospital

The Establishment and Its Services

The hospital has grown over the years to become a significant part of the South African healthcare system. It operates as a community and teaching hospital with an impressive capacity of 1,113 beds. The hospital provides a comprehensive range of services, including an emergency department equipped to manage various health emergencies. Kalafong Hospital is also an integral part of the educational infrastructure supporting the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Pretoria. The hospital serves as a training institution where future healthcare professionals receive practical instruction and gain invaluable experience in their respective fields.

Our mission is to

Provide excellent, integrated health and social development services in partnership with stakeholders to contribute towards the reduction of poverty, vulnerability and the burden of disease in all communities in Gauteng.”

Our vision

Our vision is to provide high-quality, efficient and accessible healthcare to transform people’s lives.

Our Values

  • Batho pele principles
  • Social Justice
  • Selflessness
  • Excellence
  • Integrity
  • Humility
  • Respect

Message from the acting CEO,

Dr E.H.L Mpshe.

As the Acting CEO of Kalafong Provincial Tertiary Hospital, it is both an honor and a privilege to extend a heartfelt welcome to all of you. Our institution has long stood as a cornerstone of healthcare in Atteridgeville, Pretoria, and the broader Gauteng region. As we continue to grow and evolve, our dedication to serving you with excellence remains steadfast.

Every patient that steps through our doors is a testament to the trust you place in us. Please know that we do not take this responsibility lightly. Our team of dedicated medical professionals, support staff, and specialists are committed to providing compassionate, advanced medical care, keeping you and your loved ones at the heart of everything we do.

Kalafong Provincial Tertiary Hospital
1965

Year when hospital construction started.

1972

1st March, patient treatment started.

1973

9 March, hospital was officially opened.

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