Job Shimankana Tabane Hospital

27/02/2026

JST HOSPITAL IMPROVES EYE SIGHT THROUGH CATARACT SURGERY

Job Shimankana Tabane hospital continue to strive to improve the quality of life of patients by performing cataract surgery. This is done to improve eye sight which also improves the quality of life of a whole community bringing back dignified living of independence.

“The whole community is affected when one person cannot see.The person is bound so is those that have to look after the patient because they have to keep on assisting. We operated 16 patients on 27 February 2026,” lamented Clinical Manager Dr V. Simmons

27/02/2026

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 plot 66 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

24/02/2026

Visiting Hours | Due to high volumes of enquiries pertaining to visiting hours, the public is advised to note the hospital visiting hours.

05/02/2026

TRACING OF PATIENT FAMILY MEMBERS

Job Shimankana Tabane Hospital is appealing to members of the community to assist in locating the family members or relatives of Mpho Modise, born in 19930504.He indicated that he is homeless and has been residing in the streets of Rustenburg CBD, though he originates from Mafikeng.

Anyone with leads or relevant information can contact the Social Work Department on 014 590 5272 / 014 590 5100.

21/01/2026

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH VACANCIES

CLOSING DATE:06 FEBRUARY 2026

06/01/2026

PUBLIC ASSISTANCE REQUESTED IN TRACING FAMILY MEMBERS OF DECEASED PATIENTS

02/01/2026

01/01/2026

*MEDIA STATEMENT*
NW Department of Health

Thursday, 01 Jan 2026

*MEC Lehari Welcomes New Healthcare Professionals and Assesses Hospital Performance in Rustenburg*

The North West MEC for Health, Mr Sello Lehari, hit the ground running on the first day of the year today as he welcomed a total 101 newly appointed healthcare professionals during an official visit to Job Shimankana Tabane (JST) Hospital in Rustenburg. The visit also included a comprehensive assessment of the hospital’s performance, service delivery improvements, infrastructure needs and operational challenges.

The new cohort comprises 48 Medical Interns, 24 Community Service Medical Doctors, 4 Community Service Radiographers, 2 Occupational Therapists, 2 Dietitians, 2 Physiotherapists, 12 Nursing Assistants, 3 Community Service Nurses, 2 Environmental Health Practitioners, and 2 Speech and Audiology Therapists. These appointments are expected to significantly strengthen clinical and support services at the hospital.

Job Shimankana Tabane Hospital is a provincial tertiary hospital located in the Bojanala Platinum Health District, the third largest district in the province in terms of geographic size. The district borders Gauteng, Mpumalanga and Limpopo, and serves a population of over 2.1 million people across the local municipalities of Kgetlengrivier, Madibeng, Moretele, Moses Kotane and Rustenburg.

Founded in 1923 and renamed in 2008 in honour of Job Shimankana Tabane, a respected ANC activist from Maile Village, the hospital is one of only two tertiary hospitals in the North West Province. JST Hospital provides Level 1, Level 2 and selected Level 3 services, with a total of 440 open beds and an additional 68 Public-Private Partnership (PPP) beds.

Joined by the Bojanala Platinum District Municipality MMC for Health Cllr Tebogo Kebini and Rustenburg Local Municipality MMC for Health Cllr Seleke, Acting DDG for Hospitals and Specialised Services Prof Binu Luke, DDG for District Health Services, Ms Tsholofelo Adelekon, the District Chief Director, Hospital CEO and other senior officials as he welcomed the new healthcare professionals, MEC Lehari emphasised the importance of commitment, professionalism and patient-centred care.

“We warmly welcome all the newly appointed healthcare professionals to the North West Department of Health. Your presence strengthens our capacity to deliver quality healthcare, and we expect you to serve our communities with dedication, compassion and professionalism,” said MEC Lehari.

During the hospital performance assessment, the MEC commended management and staff for key achievements, including the reduction in maternal mortality, renovation of wards 3 and 4, installation of medical air in neonatal and paediatric units, increased ICU bed capacity, and expanded outreach services to district hospitals. The appointment of an Operational Programme Manager for the obstetrics unit was also highlighted as a critical intervention.

Despite these gains, MEC Lehari acknowledged persistent challenges related to space constraints, ageing furniture, staffing delays and budget limitations. Priority infrastructure requirements include the upgrading of the obstetric theatre, renovation of the maternity obstetric unit, establishment of a 24-hour Gateway Clinic, a fully fledged Mother Lodger Facility, insourcing of the CTOP Clinic, and the MOU 206-bed capacity expansion project.

“While progress has been made, we are decisively addressing the challenges facing Job Shimankana Tabane Hospital. The department will intensify engagements with the Chief Financial Officer, strengthen specialist nurse training, explore collaborative partnerships, and accelerate staffing processes to ensure sustainable service delivery,” said MEC Lehari.

The MEC further indicated that lean management practices, interdepartmental collaboration, including with Correctional Services and private training institutions, and continued engagement on funding solutions will form part of the department’s response to operational and budgetary pressures.

The North West Department of Health remains committed to strengthening tertiary healthcare services, supporting healthcare professionals, and improving health outcomes for communities served by Job Shimankana Tabane Hospital and the broader Bojanala Platinum District.

Issued by:
North West Department of Health

END.

25/12/2025

MORE GIFT HAMPERS FOR CHRISTMAS BABIES

The Executive Mayor for Bojanala Platinum District, Cllr Suzan Dikeledi Nthangeni showered christmas babies with gift hampers.

Addressing the Hospital Management, Cllr Nthangeni expressed her gratitude for sterling job in ensuring that babies are safely delivered. She commended the hospital personnel for their commitment in the provisions of quality health services though the hospital at times is faced with challenges.

She further advised mothers to breastfeed their babies in order to ensure that they get the much needed nutrients entailed in breastfeed milk.

25/12/2025

CHRISTMAS BABIES | JST hospital ushered a total of 7 babies ( subject to change during the day)born on Christmas day. As christmas is a day for celebration, the Managent and the Hospital Board ushered the newly born babies with gift hampers.

The Board Chairperson,, Mr David Moraopewelcomed the new babies and thanked all the clinicians for ensuring safe delivery of babies.

The Acting Chief Executive Officer Ms N. Setlhalogile highlighted the need for mother's to take care of their babies.She encouraged mothers to breastfeed feed their babies as the necessary nutrients needed by the baby are entailed in the milk. Furthermore, she indicated that adherence to immunization of babies is important and the road to health booklet.

Concluding the christmas babies gift ceremony, Ms M. Nkomo, who is a Board member and a Traditional Health Practitioner, advised mother's to consult health department when they experience problems like diarrhea. She also reteriated that breastfeed milk is important in the growth of the babies.

19/12/2025

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a happy new year.