Zola-Jabulani Hospital to be officially renamed

The Gauteng Premier David Makhura together with the Health MEC Qedani Mahlangu will officially unveil the new name for the state of the art Zola-Jabulani District Hospital.

The Hospital will be renamed after a struggle icon Godfrey Bhekiziwe Mlangeni, a human rights lawyer born and bred in Soweto. Mlangeni was killed by the apartheid regime through a bomb that was sent to him as a Walkman music cassette player.

The R730 million Hospital, which opened its doors exactly a year ago as an outstanding example of the provincial government’s commitment to modernise public services.  The 300 beds Hospital was built to reduce pressure from the nearby Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital which provides high level care services and improve access to health services.

The renaming of the Hospital followed an intensive community consultation process where the new name was chosen by the community members.

The event will be held as follows:
Date: 21 April 2015, Tuesday
Time: 09h00
09h45 Unveiling of plaque and photo opportunity
Venue: Zola-Jabulani District Hospital, Bolani Road, Jabulani, 2091

Media is invited for interview and picture opportunities. Kindly RSVP at mediaenquiries@gauteng.gov.za

For more information please contact Head of Communications:
Prince Hamnca
Cell: 076 744 8126
Tel: 011 355 3477/3162/3572