Melomed Richards Bay

15/08/2025

💬 Your mind matters and Melomed Cares.

Life can be overwhelming at times. Whether you’re going through stress, anxiety, depression, or simply feeling weighed down, it’s important to know that help is available and reaching out is a sign of strength. 🧡

At Melomed Claremont Clinic, our compassionate team of psychiatrists, psychologists, and mental health professionals are dedicated to supporting you on your journey to better mental health. We provide a safe, understanding space where you can talk openly and receive the care you deserve.

If you or someone you know needs help, please don’t wait. Take that first step today.

📍 Contact our Mental Health Professionals at Melomed Claremont Clinic:

Psychiatrists

Dr. A Nakyagaba – | ☎️ 021 391 0093 | ✉️ nakyagaba@mweb.co.za

Dr. B Fortuin – | ☎️ 021 391 3667 | ✉️ barryfortuin@yahoo.com

Dr. DS Chetty – | ☎️ 021 671 5925 | ✉️ dschetty@telkomsa.net

Dr. K Dhansay – | ☎️ 021 391 7860 | ✉️ kdhansay@telkomsa.net

Dr. MF Williams – | ☎️ 064 814 0394 | ✉️ drmfwilliams@gmail.com

Dr. N Cassimjee – | ☎️ 021 683 0540 | ✉️ drcassimjeepractice@gmail.com

Dr. S Zardad – | ☎️ 021 948 8131 | ✉️ zardads99@gmail.com

Psychologists & Clinical Psychologists

Dr. J Campbell – | ☎️ 021 683 0540 | ✉️ jerome1@mweb.co.za

Mr. L Kamaldien | ✉️luqmaankam@yahoo.com

Mr. J Van Der Westhuizen – | ☎️ 021 683 0540 | ✉️ johanwesth@absamail.com

Ms. M George – | ☎️ 021 683 0540 | ✉️ megeorge@pgwc.gov.za

🌐 Visit us online: Melomed Claremont Clinic Website

Together, we can work towards healing, hope, and a healthier mind. 🌿

12/08/2025

✨ Celebrating Women’s Month ✨

On Friday, 8 August, an inspiring Women in Leadership event was held at the Senate Hall, University of the Western Cape. 💐

We were proud to have Dr. Zaraina Solomons, Specialist Physician at Melomed Gatesville, as one of the keynote speakers, sharing valuable insights on women’s health. 🩺 Her talk empowered attendees with knowledge and inspired action for a healthier future.

The Melomed Gatesville team also attended and hosted an engaging exhibition table, offering valuable health information and connecting with guests throughout the day.

The event was a powerful space for women to lead, create, and inspire. A celebration of strength, vision, and possibility. 🌟

Photo credit: Diaulos

11/08/2025

🩷 Melomed Cares! 🩷
In celebration of Women’s Month, Melomed Private Hospitals proudly completed our Sanitary Drive in support of young girls in need.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who donated, your kindness and generosity are deeply appreciated and will go a long way in helping young girls feel confident, secure, and supported.💐

Each of our hospitals played a part:
✨ Melomed Mitchells Plain, Melomed Head Office, and Melomed Gatesville sent their donations to Melomed Bellville and Melomed Tokai to distribute to schools in need.
✨ Melomed Bellville donated sanitary pads to Hauge Primary School.
✨ Melomed Tokai donated to Thomas Wildschutt Primary School.

Together, we are making a difference! 💪

09/08/2025

🌸💪 Happy Women’s Day! 💪🌸

Today, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and brilliance of women everywhere.
From the boardroom to the home, the classroom to the community, women continue to inspire, uplift, and lead with courage and grace.

Let’s honor the incredible women in our lives who make the world brighter every single day. 💜

09/08/2025

🌸💪 Happy Women’s Day! 💪🌸

Today, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and brilliance of women everywhere.
From the boardroom to the home, the classroom to the community, women continue to inspire, uplift, and lead with courage and grace.

Let’s honor the incredible women in our lives who make the world brighter every single day. 💜

05/08/2025

🎗 Introducing Dr. Adnaan Sayed, Radiation Oncologist at Melomed Bellville and Melomed Mitchells Plain.

Dr. Sayed joined the Melomed family and brings a wealth of expertise to his field, along with a powerful personal story as a cancer survivor. His journey allows him to connect with patients on a deeper level, offering compassion, understanding, and hope.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 A proud family man, he finds the greatest reward in telling patients: "You’re cancer free."

If you or a loved one is in need of specialist oncology services, Dr Sayed is available for consultations at both Melomed Bellville and Melomed Mitchells Plain.

📞 Call: 021 110 5149
🌐 Website: oncologistcapetown.co.za

01/08/2025

01/08/2025

👏 A big thank you to our dedicated Paediatric Ward team at Melomed Mitchells Plain for consistently going above and beyond in delivering quality care to our young patients and their families. Your compassion, professionalism, and teamwork do not go unnoticed and the heartfelt feedback from our patients says it all. 💙

Together, we continue to provide care that truly makes a difference.

01/08/2025

🌍 World Breastfeeding Week | 1 – 7 August
🤱 Nourishing beginnings and building a healthier future through breastfeeding.

This week, we celebrate the life-saving power of breastfeeding and raise awareness about its long-term benefits for babies, mothers, and communities. 💪💙 Let’s continue to protect, promote, and support breastfeeding together!

26/07/2025

A First for the Southern Suburbs!
Melomed Tokai is now TAVI Certified and remains the only Interventional Cardiology Centre in the area, giving our community direct access to advanced, life-saving cardiac care. On Thursday, 24 July, Melomed Tokai hosted a special event to mark the official certification of our TAVI Centre, the only 24-hour Heart Centre in the Southern Suburbs of Cape Town.

The centre now performs Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) – an advanced, minimally invasive procedure that offers a safer alternative to open-heart surgery for patients with severe aortic stenosis.

👏 Congratulations to our skilled team of Interventional Cardiologists and surgical experts leading the way in innovative cardiac care.

Melomed Tokai Hospital:
• Dr. Patric Ntuli – Interventional Cardiologist
• Dr. Zeead Karani – Cardio-Thoracic Surgeon

This is heart care that changes lives, right here, right now.

📍 For more information, contact Melomed Tokai on 021 764 7500 or visit www.melomed.co.za

21/07/2025

💢Attention General Practitioners and Specialist Doctors💢

Join us for the Annual Melomed Ethics CPD Event
📍 Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC)
🗓️ Wednesday, 10 September 2025
🕕 6:30 PM

Melomed proudly invites you to an evening of powerful ethical discourse led by renowned speakers, addressing the most pressing challenges facing South Africa’s healthcare landscape - from equity and accountability to AI, governance and the evolving NHI system.

Engage. Learn. Lead ethically.
✅ Earn CPD Points
✅ Network with top medical minds
✅ Complimentary buffet dinner and exhibitions

Seats are limited | Register today and click the link below to secure your place!
https://melomed.co.za/events/select_event.asp?id=23

📧 For more info: marketing@melomed.co.za | ☎️ 021 699 0950

Let’s shape a more ethical, inclusive, and accountable healthcare system together.

18/07/2025

This Mandela Day, Melomed Private Hospitals proudly dedicated our 67 minutes to spreading warmth, kindness, and hope through a special Soup and Blanket Drive across our facilities. 🧡✨

In honour of Nelson Mandela’s legacy of selfless service and compassion, our staff came together to cook hearty meals, collect cosy blankets, and distribute them to vulnerable individuals and families in need. It was more than just a gesture, it was a reminder that each of us has the power to uplift our communities, one small act at a time. Madiba taught us that "What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others."
At Melomed, we are committed to making that difference every day, not just on Mandela Day.

Thank you to all the dedicated staff, doctors, and suppliers/partners who helped us make this initiative possible. Let’s continue to carry the spirit of Ubuntu forward today, and every day. 🌍

18/07/2025

This Mandela Day, Melomed Private Hospitals invites you to lend a helping hand 🤝 and continue the legacy of our beloved Tata Madiba.

Let’s come together to honour his life by giving 67 minutes or more to make a real difference.💛 Whether it's a small act of kindness, volunteering in your community, or supporting someone in need, every gesture counts.

At Melomed, we believe in the spirit of Ubuntu, “I am because we are.” 🌍
Together, we can create a ripple of change that uplifts and inspires.

Let’s live Madiba’s values not just today, but every day. ✨

18/07/2025

This Mandela Day, Melomed Private Hospitals invites you to lend a helping hand 🤝 and continue the legacy of our beloved Tata Madiba.

Let’s come together to honour his life by giving 67 minutes or more to make a real difference.💛 Whether it's a small act of kindness, volunteering in your community, or supporting someone in need, every gesture counts.

At Melomed, we believe in the spirit of Ubuntu, “I am because we are.” 🌍
Together, we can create a ripple of change that uplifts and inspires.

Let’s live Madiba’s values not just today, but every day. ✨

17/07/2025

🌟 Heartfelt Gratitude from a First-Time Mom! 🌟

A big thank you to Beverley Hoffman for this beautiful and heartfelt message to our Melomed Bellville Maternity and NICU Team. 💖

From the nurses and doctors to reception, midwives, kitchen, and cleaning staff, your dedication, warmth, and support left a lasting impact. Your kindness turned a scary time into one filled with comfort, care, and love.

03/07/2025

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16/06/2025

Youth Day is a reminder of the bravery and resilience of young people who changed our country’s path. Let’s keep investing in the dreams, voices, and power of our youth 🇿🇦✨

06/06/2025

✨ Eid Mubarak from all of us at Melomed Private Hospitals!

May this blessed occasion bring peace, joy, and togetherness to you and your loved ones.

Wishing everyone celebrating a safe and meaningful Eid al-Adha. 🌙

15/05/2025

On 12 May 2025, we celebrated International Nurses Day with some of our unsung heroes… our nurses our pride 🙏

08/05/2025

🔥 National Burns Awareness Week | 6–12 May 2025 🔥

Every burn has a story - let's make it one of protection, prevention, and healing. 💪❤️‍🩹

At Melomed Private Hospitals, we are committed to raising awareness about burn safety and recovery. Whether it's a workplace accident, kitchen mishap, or outdoor fire, burn injuries can be life-altering - but they can also be prevented.

🚒 Know the risks.
🧯 Learn how to act fast.
🩹 Support survivors on their healing journey.

06/05/2025

Digestive issues? Our gastroenterology experts are here to provide relief and help you feel your best. From diagnostics to advanced treatments, we’re with you every step of the way. 💊🍎

📞 Call 035 791 5300 or visitwww.melomed.co.za to book an appointment today.

05/05/2025

👩‍⚕️💕 Happy International Midwives Day! 💕👩‍⚕️

Today, we honour the incredible midwives who guide life into the world with unmatched care, compassion, and strength.

At Melomed, we salute these heroes who stand beside mothers every step of the way — from the first heartbeat to the first cry. Your dedication ensures safer births, empowered women, and healthier families.

Thank you for being the hands that welcome new life🌍👶

🫶 Guiding Life Into the World with Care and Strength

05/05/2025

🧼✨ Today is World Hand Hygiene Day! ✨🧼

At Melomed, we are committed to ensuring clean hands for safer care – because every patient matters, every time.

Proper hand hygiene saves lives. Whether you're a healthcare worker, a patient, or a visitor, clean hands help prevent the spread of harmful germs and infections.

Let’s unite in promoting hand hygiene awareness and creating a safer environment for all. 💙

💧 Clean Hands, Safer Care
🙌 Every Patient, Every Time