LIFE PEGLERAE HOSPITAL OPENS NEW EMERGENCY UNIT & MICU
Rustenburg – Life Peglerae Hospital has taken a monumental step in enhancing emergency and critical care services with the grand opening of its expanded Emergency Unit and brand-new Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) on Tuesday, 11 March 2025. This major development marks a new era in healthcare accessibility and excellence for the Rustenburg community.
A new home for emergency care
The hospital’s Emergency Unit has officially moved from Kock Street to its new location at the main entrance of Life Peglerae Hospital, 173 Beyers Naude Drive. The relocation was designed to improve efficiency, patient accessibility, and overall emergency response capabilities. The newly expanded unit features:
- 12 state-of-the-art treatment bays
- Four fully equipped resuscitation cubicles
- A larger triage area for faster and more effective patient evaluation
Emergency unit manager Tumi Makgamathe expressed excitement about the upgrade, saying, “This new unit is a game-changer — bigger, better, and built to provide world-class emergency care. I have no doubt it will be a tremendous success.”
Hospital manager Denise Botha reassured patients that clear signage and staff assistance would facilitate a seamless transition while ensuring uninterrupted emergency services.
Elevating critical care with the MICU
Life Peglerae Hospital’s brand-new 20-bed Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) is a game-changer for critically ill patients requiring specialised care. Equipped with cutting-edge monitoring systems, advanced ventilation support, and a highly skilled team of intensivists and nurses, the MICU is designed to provide top-tier medical attention when it matters most.
A legacy of growth & excellence
Life Peglerae Hospital has come a long way from its humble beginnings in 1988 as a small day clinic. Over the years, it has expanded and evolved into a leading healthcare institution. Notable milestones include:
- 1991: Became Peglerae Hospital, a 65-bed facility.
- 2015: Expanded to add 59 additional beds.
- 2017: Major emergency unit expansion at Kock Street.
- 2018: Relocation of La Femme maternity services to the hospital.
- 2020: Opening of Life Renal Dialysis Unit for chronic kidney disease patients.
- 2023: Introduction of a Hybrid Lab for advanced vascular and cardiology procedures.
- 2025: Grand opening of the relocated Emergency Unit and new MICU.
The unveiling of these new facilities represents a significant investment in Rustenburg’s healthcare infrastructure. For more information about the emergency unit relocation and MICU, visit https://bit.ly/3zdo2ip or contact Anneleen de Waal at 014 597 7200.
Photo: From left: Life Peglerae Hospital ward clerk Lerato Pilane, unit manager Tumi Makgamathe, and registered nurse Naomi Mhlabhwana — part of the team dedicated to providing top-tier emergency care.
