A microscopic analysis and listings of the top 10 best hospital in South Africa , encompassing both the private and public ones in each province in this guideline was borne out of passion and clarification on the status quo of this important issue.
It is a well known fact that all other African countries look up to South Africa as a role model in terms of their medical advances, their well-equipped hospitals, and the high level of management of these facilities.
These and many more metamorphosed the status of South Africa as a medical tourist center and attraction; from Alexandria city in Egypt, Zanzibar in Tanzania, and the Zuma rock in Abuja, Nigeria, etc!!
This guide provides adequate impetus in analyzing, listing, and dissecting the best hospitals in South Africa, sharing more than anecdotal evidence from the public and private medical facilities present in all the provinces.
In combing through all the provinces in the country, it is on record that there are more than 600 standard hospitals with 400 and 200 falling under the public and private ownership proportionally and respectively. The question that beckons is, which is the best hospital amongst these myriad of options?
This guideline is set out to explain it all, with facts, figures, developments, and trends!!
Top 30 Best Hospitals in South Africa
The best hospitals in South Africa across every province and major city are:
1. Melomed Bellville Medical Centre (Western Cape) – The best hospital in Cape Town
Under the Melomed group of hospitals ( approximately 6) which are majorly concentrated in the Western Cape town, the Melomed Bellville Medical Center ranks top as the best hospital in South Africa, doubling also as the best in the country.
This statement might come under heavy criticism, especially from the Mediclinic group of hospitals and Netcare which are also top-notch private hospitals, containing state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, however, findings, available in the public domain place Melomed Bellville Medical Center as the best.
Please note that this is a private hospital and as such, its accolade spreads across being the best private hospital in Cape Town and in the country generally.
Located on Cnr Voortrekker Rd &, A J W St, Bellville in Cape Town, the hospital has more than 1244 Google reviews out of which more than 85 percent are positive.
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2. Melomed Tokai Private Hospital (Western Cape)
With a 4.5 star rating from 1,126 Google reviews and 3.2/5 Facebook reviews, the Melomed Tokai private hospital ranks as the second-best private hospital in Cape Town and South Africa.
Built on an expansive 17,000m2 of land, the hospital, part of the 4 hospitals under the Melomed group of private hospitals in the Western Cape town is renowned for its highest level of healthcare services, made possible by its state-of-the-art facilities, experienced and lovely staff and serene environment.
3. Zuid-Afrikaans (Gauteng) – Best hospital in Pretoria
The Zuid-Afrikaans hospital is not necessarily the biggest in South Africa, that accolade is for Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital, however, the Zuid-Afrikaans hospital is the best in Pretoria.
This position ranks it as the top 3 best hospitals in South Africa and the foremost in Pretoria. Formed over 120 years ago in 1904 with an initial 6-bed facility, the hospital has undergone renovation, uplift, and massive professional integration with world-class equipment.
Talking about world-class service and experience, ask Dr. Riaan (RD) Jacobs, one of the key Orthopaedic surgeons at Zuid-Afrikaans Hospital, you will be amazed listening to a world-class surgeon with impeccable years of positive experience.
Located at 255 Bourke St, Muckleneuk, Pretoria, the hospital not only serves the Afrikaan community but also the entire English-speaking customers and those who can afford its services because it is a private hospital. With more than 435 highly experienced staff and 182 beds, you are in for a positive real medical experience you can never forget.
4. Netcare Park Lane Hospital (Gauteng) – Best hospital in Johannesburg
The elites, struggling couples, and women looking for fertility are much more conversant about Netcare and there is a strong reason for this. Netcare Park Lane Hospital in Gauteng stands tall as the best hospital in Johannesburg and the 4th best overall in South Africa.
In terms of its core specialization, which is infertility diagnosis and treatment, the hospital has 4-star ratings from 219 Google reviews. In essence, they are top-notch and well-experienced in this field and they are highly recommended.
Located on Corner Junction Ave &, Park Ln, Parktown, Johannesburg, their consultation fee of R290 ( the cheapest) which can go to as high as R430 is quite moderate for the people who value professionalism and know what they are looking for.
One good thing about Netcare Park Lane Hospital is that you can go there with or without medical aid.
5. Mediclinic Panorama (Western Cape)
Established over 36 years ago, the Mediclinic Panorama prides itself as a core multi-disciplinary acute care hospital with more than 400 beds that can conveniently cater to its patients.
Located on Rothschild Blvd, in the heart of Panorama in Cape Town (Western Cape province), the hospital, categorized as the 5th best hospital in South Africa is the pride of most Western Cape people.
As the first project and hospital built by Mediclinic South Africa in 1986 and with subsequent upgrades and state-of-the-art facilities, the Mediclinic Panorama hospital is well respected for its classy and successful Heart, Lung, and Vascular Unit.
6. Life St George’s Hospital (Eastern Cape) – Best hospital in Port Elizabeth
As the best hospital in Port Elizabeth ( Eastern Cape province), the Life St George’s Hospital is a testament to how robust and advanced the healthcare system in South Africa is.
I am at a crossroads on whether to categorize it as the number 1 best hospital, my reasoning for this stems from the vast array of specializations that this hospital offers.
Being a private hospital located on 40 Park Dr, Central, Gqeberha in Port Elizabeth; the services and equipment of this hospital are breathtaking.
I will explain!!
- First, a look at their mammoth beds of more than 302 categorized this hospital as a first-class medical facility
- Their 24-hour emergency unit with helipad further helped cement its status as an undisputed best among the best medical centers in the country.
- Thirdly, their array of specialized services made me wonder whether another private or public hospital can match them at all!!
- Their advanced technology techniques such as a robotic surgical system, and brain lab are a no brainer
The presence of unique specializations like cardiology; cardiothoracic surgery; colorectal surgery; ear, nose, and throat surgery, gastroenterology; nephrology (including kidney dialysis ) neurology; neurosurgery; obstetrics & gynecology; oncology; ophthalmology; orthopedics; physicians; pediatrics; plastic surgery; specialised surgery; urology and vascular surgery etc. clearly places the Life st George’s hospital as one of the top 10 best hospital in South Africa!!
7. Groote Schuur Hospital (Western Cape)
When driving through the observatory to Cape Town, you cannot but help notice this giant building occupying a massive area of land. It is so big that it will automatically catch your attention.
That is the Groote Schuur Hospital, ranked as the best public hospital in Cape Town ( Western Cape), a well-funded hospital by the government is one of the most unique teaching hospitals in the country.
Located on the main road, down the Devil’s Peak along the observatory in the city of Cape Town, this mammoth building accommodates 893 beds and it has been credited as the breeding/training ground for most of South Africa’s best medical brains, surgeons, Doctors and nurses.
Divided into the Department of Medicine and Department of Surgery, this internationally respected medical teaching hospital is a great medical tourist center. And for your information, the best way to book an appointment at Groote Schuur is by calling 021 404 9111.
8. Busamed Modderfontein Private Hospital Orthopaedic (Gauteng)
Just 8 years old ( launched in 2016), the Busamed Modderfontein private hospital is one of the top 10 best hospitals in South Africa and it is in a class of its own. The hospital is a leading medical center due to its unmatched specialty in the following areas:
- Presence of an advanced Orthopaedic & Oncology Centre
- Presence of state-of-the-art Bi-Plane Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory
- A truly 24-hour emergency practice
The above are some of the specializations of Busamed Modderfontein Private Hospital Orthopaedic and this compliments its status as a multidisciplinary healthcare facility.
Based out of extension 12, 4 Cransley Crescent in Long Lake, Lethabong, not far from Klersdorp; the Busamed Modderfontein Private Hospital is the best in the North West province.
With a team of 7 advanced orthopedic surgery specialists covering the additional field of sports medicine to total joint replacement and treatment of orthopedic trauma and fractures, it is no longer debatable that this hospital is not top-notch!!
Figures from Google reviews and Facebook help corroborate this hierarchical listing as mentioned above. The hospital has 3.8 ratings from 199 Google reviews and a 4.7 rating out of 5 on Facebook.
9. Mediclinic Durbanville Hospital (Western Cape)
Located along Wellington Road at Durbanville, the Mediclinic Durbanville Hospital is a 205-bed acute care hospital with over 25 years of top-tier advanced surgical solutions & specialization.
Ranking among the best of the best, this hospital has favorably gathered a 3.7-star rating from 157 Google reviews. Built approximately 9 years ago in 2015, the hospital is a beacon of hope and pride to the inhabitants of the Northern suburb of Cape Town where it is located.
10. Midvaal Private Hospital (Gauteng)
Led by Andre Joubert, the Midvaal private hospital is a specialized hospital based in Gauteng with a team of 11 senior management teams, 12 junior management non-nursing staff, and 9 nursing management teams.
Clearly, the Midvaal private hospital is a top-notch medical center with a focus on the following disciplines:
- Cardiothoracic Surgery & Cardiology
- Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory
- General surgery
- Internal medicine
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Orthopaedic Surgery
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- Paediatric Care
- Ear, Nose, and Throat Surgery
- Trauma Surgery
- Urology
- Vascular Surgery
- Maxillofacial Surgery
- Neurosurgery
Aside from the top 10 best hospitals in South Africa explained above, the following list below is also top-notch and overall, we have a list of 30 hospitals.
- 11. Cormed Clinic (Free State)
- 12. Netcare Femina Hospital (Gauteng)
- 13. Life Eugene Marais Hospital (Gauteng)
- 14. Life Kingsbury Hospital (Western Cape)
- 15. Life Entabeni Hospital (KwaZulu-Natal) – Best hospital in Durban
- 16. Mediclinic Morningside Hospital (Gauteng)
- 17. Ahmed Al-Kadi Private Hospital (KwaZulu-Natal)
- 18. Mediclinic Kloof Hospital (Gauteng)
- 19. Busamed Lowveld Private Hospital (Mpumalanga) – Best hospital in Nelspruit
- 20. Mediclinic Cape Town Hospital (Western Cape)
- 21. Mediclinic Louis Leipoldt Hospital (Western Cape)
- 22. Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital (Gauteng)
- 23. Busamed Hillcrest Private Hospital (KwaZulu-Natal)
- 24. Busamed Gateway Private Hospital (KwaZulu-Natal)
- 25. Life Bay View Private Hospital (Western Cape) – Best hospital in Southern Cape
- 26. Mediclinic Victoria Hospital (KwaZulu-Natal)
- 27. Netcare Sandton South Africa (Gauteng)
- 28. Life Brenthurst Hospital (Gauteng)
- 29. Ethekwini Private Hospital & Heart Centre (KwaZulu-Natal)
- 30. Lenmed Zamokuhle Private Hospital (Gauteng)
