JHB Audiology

JHB Audiology We offer professional and efficient Audiology and Speech Therapy services, based at Life Fourways Hospital and Netcare Olivedale Hospital in Johannesburg

We believe that we offer our patients a personal and professional service that subscribes to the highest in medical ethics and care. We believe that we are able to assure our patients – who range in age from newborn babies to the elderly – excellence and efficiency at all times. Our team, supported by caring and competent administrators – is also networked to an effective multi-disciplinary team of professionals. This enables you to access the services of knowledgeable and experienced medical professionals, including GPs (general practitioners) and specialists, such as ENTs (ear, nose and throat specialists) and paediatricians – along with other auxiliary health care professionals such as speech therapists, occupational therapists and teachers. As an audiology team, we bring a combined 41 years of experience in the field of audiology. Over and above this, we keep abreast of cutting-edge research and remain up to date with the latest trends in hearing aid technology. As such, we supply state-of-the-art hearing aids to patients within South Africa and beyond. These, from a number of reputable, international hearing aid companies, whose products we source to match to individual patient needs, taking into account medical requirements as well as budget constraints.

03/03/2026

Here’s to the sounds that make life rich 🤍

Laughter that bubbles up unexpectedly.
A favourite song on the radio.
Footsteps running down the hallway.

Hearing connects us to moments, memories, and the people we love. Today on World Hearing Day, we celebrate not just sound but connection, communication, and colour in everyday life.

If something sounds different, softer, or harder to follow than it used to, don’t wait. Your world deserves to stay beautifully loud in all the right ways.

www.jhbaudiology.co.za | (011)875-1750 | 📍Fourways Life Hospital | 📍Netcare Olivedale Hospital

AudiologyCare SoundMatters

It’s the slow increase in “Sorry, what?”The missed punchline.The quiet withdrawal from group conversations because it’s ...
28/02/2026

It’s the slow increase in “Sorry, what?”
The missed punchline.
The quiet withdrawal from group conversations because it’s just too much effort to keep up.

Untreated hearing loss doesn’t only affect your ears, it affects connection, confidence, and participation in everyday life.

The earlier it’s identified, the easier it is to manage.

If you or a loved one have noticed subtle changes, don’t wait for it to become obvious. A simple hearing assessment can provide clarity and peace of mind.

www.jhbaudiology.co.za | (011)875-1750
📍Fourways Life Hospital | 📍Netcare Olivedale Hospital

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Learning (and relearning) sound can be harder than people expect.When you first start wearing hearing aids, the world ca...
26/02/2026

Learning (and relearning) sound can be harder than people expect.

When you first start wearing hearing aids, the world can feel too loud.
The fridge hum.
Footsteps on tiles.
Paper rustling.
Cutlery in a drawer.

Soft sounds your brain hasn’t heard in years suddenly demand attention and that can feel irritating or overwhelming at first.

But this isn’t failure.
It’s your brain adjusting. Recalibrating. Relearning what to filter and what to focus on.

With the right guidance, fine-tuning, and a little patience, those sounds settle into the background where they belong and speech becomes clearer, more effortless.

That’s why support and follow-ups matter so much during the first few weeks.

We’re here to guide you every step of the way.

www.jhbaudiology.co.za | (011)875-1750 | 📍Fourways Life Hospital | 📍Netcare Olivedale Hospital






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Today is World Cochlear Implant Day! If traditional hearing aids aren’t enough, we can help assess your hearing, guide y...
25/02/2026

Today is World Cochlear Implant Day!

If traditional hearing aids aren’t enough, we can help assess your hearing, guide you through your options, and point you in the right direction to determine if a cochlear implant could be the next step.

www.jhbaudiology.co.za | (011) 875-1750 | 📍Fourways Life Hospital | 📍Netcare Olivedale Hospital

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If following the sermon feels harder than it used to, or you find yourself missing parts of the message during church se...
22/02/2026

If following the sermon feels harder than it used to, or you find yourself missing parts of the message during church services, it may not simply be “background noise.”

There are practical assistive listening solutions that can significantly improve clarity in larger venues like churches:

👂 Telecoil (T-coil) technology
Many hearing aids include a telecoil that connects directly to a hearing loop system installed in some churches, delivering the speaker’s voice straight to your devices while reducing background noise and echo.

🔊 Hearing loop systems
These systems transmit sound directly to hearing aids equipped with telecoils, improving speech understanding in reverberant spaces.

🎧 Remote microphones
A small microphone placed near the pulpit or speaker can stream sound directly to your hearing aids.

📱 Bluetooth streaming options For compatible devices, audio can stream directly from certain sound systems or accessories.

Practical tips for better hearing in church:
• Sit closer to the front, slightly off-centre
• Ensure your hearing aids are cleaned and functioning optimally
• Ask your church whether a loop system is available
• Speak to your audiologist about adjusting your programme settings for large venues

Most importantly if hearing clearly in church is important to you, this should guide the hearing aid selection process. Not all devices offer the same features, and your lifestyle needs must inform the technology you choose.

If this is an area of concern, we’ll guide you in selecting a solution that supports you in the environments that matter most.

www.jhbaudiology.co.za | (011)875-1750 | 📍Fourways Life Hospital | 📍Netcare Olivedale Hospital

19/02/2026

Testing little ears doesn’t look like testing adult ears and that’s exactly the point. 🎧✨

Play audiometry turns a hearing test into a game. Instead of simply raising a hand when they hear a sound, young children are guided through fun, age-appropriate activities (like dropping a block in a bucket or stacking a ring) every time they hear a beep.

This type of behavioural testing in the sound booth allows us to measure how well a child detects and responds to different pitches and volumes, in a way that matches their developmental stage.

Why this matters:
👂 Early identification of hearing challenges supports speech and language development
🗣️ It helps us understand listening ability in everyday environments
🎯 It provides reliable, meaningful results in a relaxed and child-friendly setting

When testing feels like play, children feel safe, engaged and confident and we get the valuable information needed to support their growth. 💛

Make an appointment for your little one today!

www.jhbaudiology.co.za (011)875-1750
📍Fourways Life Hospital
📍Netcare Olivedale Hospital

EarlyIntervention

When hearing changes, the brain compensates. It works harder to fill in missing sounds, interpret speech in background n...
17/02/2026

When hearing changes, the brain compensates. It works harder to fill in missing sounds, interpret speech in background noise, and piece conversations together. Over time, that extra cognitive effort leads to listening fatigue.

Untreated hearing loss doesn’t only affect what you hear, it affects how you feel.
End-of-day exhaustion.
Irritability.
Withdrawing from social settings because it’s simply too tiring.

Hearing well should feel effortless.

If conversations are leaving you drained, it may be time to check whether your ears are doing more work than they should.

www.jhbaudiology.co.za | (011)875-1750 | 📍Fourways Life Hospital | 📍Netcare Olivedale Hospital




In environments like restaurants, hearing loss becomes most noticeable. Not because sound isn’t loud enough, but because...
16/02/2026

In environments like restaurants, hearing loss becomes most noticeable. Not because sound isn’t loud enough, but because clarity is reduced. Age-related hearing changes often affect high-frequency speech sounds first, making it difficult to distinguish words when there’s background noise.

Turning the volume up at home won’t solve this. The challenge isn’t loudness, it’s speech understanding in noise.

Modern hearing technology is designed to filter, prioritise, and enhance conversation, even in complex listening environments.

If social settings are becoming harder work than they should be, it may be time to look beyond volume and focus on clarity.

www.jhbaudiology.co.za
(011)875-1750
📍Fourways Life Hospital
📍Netcare Olivedale Hospital





Don’t wait until you’re asking people to repeat themselves.Book your hearing check and take control of your clarity toda...
14/02/2026

Don’t wait until you’re asking people to repeat themselves.
Book your hearing check and take control of your clarity today.

The conversations. The laughter. The quiet moments.
You should hear them all, clearly.

Schedule your appointment now and make your hearing a priority.

www.jhbaudiology.co.za
(011)875-1750
📍Fourways Life Hospital
📍Netcare Olivedale Hospital

“It’s probably nothing.”“Let’s just give it a bit more time.”Many parents have this quiet tug-of-war between trusting th...
11/02/2026

“It’s probably nothing.”
“Let’s just give it a bit more time.”

Many parents have this quiet tug-of-war between trusting their child’s pace and wondering if they should check.

Speech development is closely linked to hearing. Even subtle or temporary hearing changes can affect how clearly a child picks up sounds, words and language, especially in the early years.

A hearing screening isn’t about finding a problem.
It’s about ruling one out.

Sometimes reassurance is the most valuable result of all.

www.jhbaudiology.co.za
📞(011)875-1750
📍Fourways Life Hospital
📍Netcare Olivedale Hospital

HearingScreening

05/02/2026

So special to be part of moments like this 💙

We recently partnered with to fit Sbu with new hearing aids. Working in a busy restaurant environment means constant background noise, and even mild hearing challenges can make communication more tiring and demanding over time, especially in fast-paced workplaces.

Sbu has been a valued member of the Mythos Design Quarter team for many years, and it was his employer who thoughtfully reached out for support.

Seeing his excitement as he could hear clearly again reminded us what an honour it is to help someone experience more ease, confidence, and connection in their working day.

www.jhbaudiology.co.za
(011)875-1750
📍Fourways Life Hospital
📍Netcare Olivedale Hospital

This extra brain effort can lead to fatigue, difficulty following conversations, and even memory strain over time. The g...
31/01/2026

This extra brain effort can lead to fatigue, difficulty following conversations, and even memory strain over time. The good news? Regular hearing checks and timely intervention can reduce this strain, keeping your brain and ears working together smoothly.

Don’t wait, early action makes all the difference!

www.jhbaudiology.co.za
(011)875-1750
📍Fourways Life Hospital
📍Netcare Olivedale Hospital

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1. C33 Life Fourways Hospital, Fourways, 2. Ground Floor, Netcare Olivedale Hospital
Johannesburg
2055

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00
Thursday 08:00 - 17:00
Friday 08:00 - 17:00

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We believe that we offer our patients a personal and professional service that subscribes to the highest in medical ethics and care. We believe that we are able to assure our patients – who range in age from newborn babies to the elderly – excellence and efficiency at all times. Our team, supported by caring and competent administrators – is also networked to an effective multi-disciplinary team of professionals. This enables you to access the services of knowledgeable and experienced medical professionals, including GPs (general practitioners) and specialists, such as ENTs (ear, nose and throat specialists) and paediatricians – along with other auxiliary health care professionals such as speech therapists, occupational therapists and teachers. As an audiology and speech therpay team, we bring a combined 41 years of experience in the field of audiology and speech therpay to what we do. Over and above this, we keep abreast of cutting-edge research and remain up to date with the latest trends in hearing aid technology. As such, we supply state-of-the-art hearing aids to patients within South Africa and beyond. These, from a number of reputable, international hearing aid companies, whose products we source to match to individual patient needs, taking into account medical requirements as well as budget constraints.