Amchat 2017 Ed 1 pub - Copy

AMchat
2017 Edition
PAGE 2
Achievements & Symposiums
PAGE 3
Goodbye to Valued Employees
PAGE 4 - 8
Awards
PAGE 9
Management Development
PAGE 10 - 11
Welcome to our new staff
PAGE 12 - 14
Phlebotomy & Technical Training
PAGE 15 - 16
Marketing
PAGE 17
Health & Financial Wellbeing
PAGE 18 - 20
67 Blankets for Mandela Project
PAGE 21 - 24
Giving & Caring
PAGE 25 - 34
Casual Days, Fun Activities &
Wellness Days
PAGE 35
Our Soccer Team
From the desk of the CEO ...
Every year is new and exciting with surprises and also with
many things staying the same, some of it as we hope and
dream and then some not. The year of 2017 is again a
memorable one in a world where transparency and
ethical leadership is becoming a focus, although not
always with outcomes as we wish and hope for. The fact
that we talk about it and that visibility of issues is much
more than before, gives us hope and courage for what could be.
The one certainty I have and we all experience in the group is learning
and the improvement it brings not only to our organisation but also to each
individual. We are so proud to see how well our students have done this year
once again with the most recent Technologist exam result pass rate of 80%
and for the Phlebotomists once again a 100%. This remains consistently the
best in South Africa and we wish to again encourage use of the learning
growth path improving your and our lives.
Recently I was given the “The Book of Joy” which was written with Archbishop
Desmond Tutu and his holiness the Dalai Lama. The theme is lasting happiness in
a changing world and the book certainly does it justice with many inspirational
experiences and stories. Compassion is one of the pillars of joy and by being
vulnerable with an open heart sharing space, love and life, we are able to
experience it. In our interaction with each other and patients, giving care and
compassion is a truly joyful thing.
Have a wonderful and blessed festive season with your families and please
have a safe trip so we can start 2018 together with courage and hope for a
future where the rainbow nation finally comes of age - worthy of admiration,
fulfilling the dreams of all.
“It is hard to love others as you love yourself, if you don’t love yourself.”
- Archbishop Desmond Tutu and his holiness the Dalai Lama
Dr Jan van Rooyen
CEO
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR
GRADUATES!
Elisca Coetsee and Margaret Onyancha
from the Library obtained their Honours
Bachelor of Information Science (Hons
BInf) degrees from Unisa. Elisca (right)
graduated Cum Laude and also received
the certificate for best Honours in
Information Science Student of 2016.
Well done!
PAGE 36
Weddings & Babies

Achievements & Symposiums
SMLTSA BOARD EXAM - MARCH 2017
Port Elizabeth Greenacres technologists received flowers to
congratulate them on passing the SMLTSA Board Exam written in
March 2017. Well done, ladies - we are proud of you!
Ampath Poster wins two awards
The only Ampath represented poster at the Medical Laboratory
Congress in Durban from 19-21 May 2017 won 2 awards!
Wilna Hills (Technical Trainer), Anja Montgomery, Cindy Ackers,
Deverdene Finnis & Robert Gilmore (Area Manager)
NETCARE SYMPOSIUM
The Netcare CPD Symposium held from 20 - 21 May 2017 at the
Emperors Palace was attended by Ampath Johannesburg Southern
and Eastern regions.
Jacques, Esmarie and Paula
Tanja, Dr S Dlamini & Mpho
Page 2
AMchat
2016 - 2017

Goodbye to valued staff & supporters
From the desk of the Editor
Value your value ...
Bloemfontein greets Dr Lelanie ...
Dr Lelanie Pretorius (Haematologist) will be joining the
Nelspruit Lab. Dr Reinette Weyers will be taking her
place.
One of my favourite songs “Where do
you go to my Lovely” by Peter Sarstedt
was playing on the radio this morning
and it struck a chord in my mind. In short, it tells a story
of a very poor girl who ended up as adult in extremely
wealthy circles and her friend is concerned ... Does she
sometimes, when she’s alone, remember where she came
from - growing up in the backstreets with him, begging for
food .... Does she remember the burning ambition they
both had to shake off their rags and to build a better life
for themselves? Does she remember to care for those in
desperate need as she once was ...?
Let us during this festive season and for the years to
come never forget those less fortunate around us and
appreciate what we have. Be thankful for what you have
by caring for and sharing with others and to always stay
humble and kind. Understand your worth, value your life
and appreciate your blessings ...
Dr Lelanie Pretorius, Dr Reinette Weyers and technologists Denise
Stuart & Alvine Janse van Rensburg
Ampath supporter retires
Don’t educate your children to be rich. Educate
them to be happy, so they know the value of
things, not the price.
I wish all of you a wonderful festive season and may you
have a perfect, fulfilled 2018!
Ragel
Dr H de Swardt retired at the end of August 2017 at the age of 86
years young! He has been a 100% supporter of Dr Bouwer & Partners/
Ampath for 40 years. His practice was based on the Bluff. He has
retired to be with his son in Port Edward and hopes to locum in the
area. Marketer, Sr Theresa van Schalkwyk, presented Dr Swardt with
a farewell hamper.
CENTURION GREETS
SARAH POO
Central Support Services
greeted Sarah Poo after
25 years of service. Sarah
worked in the Events &
Promotions Department
and was responsible for
the boardrooms and
general duties. Sarah
took great pride in her
work and we wish her a
wonderful retirement! She
will be missed by all her
colleagues.
AMchat
2016 - 2017
Page 3

Long Service Awards
LONG SERVICE AWARDS
Emalahleni & Middelburg
Hennie Combrink
congratulates Hilda van
Niekerk on 20 years of service
Hennie Combrink
congratulates Marietjie
Franken on 10 years of service
Hennie Combrink
congratulates Elma Gouws on
35 years of service!
Hennie Combrink
congratulates Anna-Marie
Taljaard (Middelburg) on
35 years of service!
Y Crocker and MV Makgata
(5 years)
Hennie Combrink
congratulates Vanessa
Wolvaart on 5 years of service
Hennie Combrink
congratulates Annalize
Lombard on 5 years of service
Bloemfontein
Hennie Combrink
congratulates Lizhahn
Lambrecht on 5 years of
service
Joseph Shabalala (5 years), Kenneth
Skosana (20 years) & Mishack
Masango(5 years)
5 Years: Robert Mankoe, Victor Mpobale, Isaak Leeto &
Doreen du Bruyn
10 Years: Denise Stuart, Marieta Coetzer, Sam Matlala,
Elize Myburgh & Hester Nienaber
Page 4
AMchat
2016 - 2017

Long Service Awards
LONG SERVICE AWARDS
Rustenburg
Corrie Jordan (left) receives
an award for 5 years and
Saretha van Vreden for 10
years. Joey Bear (absent)
receives an award for 20 years
of service.
Luca Louw (HOD Histo
(left)) presented Ina
Combrink with 15 years
service award.
Cathy Vermeulen (right) presented
Elize Lotheringen (left) for 25 years of
service and Christa Bothma (middle)
for 5 years of service.
HOD Luca Louw presented
Sam Ntloedibe with a 5
years of service award.
HOD Louise Diedericks (left)
presented Lindie Seaman
with 5 years of service
award.
Area manager Willie Kirsten
presented Liesl Smit with 5
years of service award.
HOD Cathy Vermeulen (right)
presented award to Nicoline
Groenewald for 5 years of
service.
Pietermaritzburg
Joyce Mncwabe (middle) receives her 30 Years of
Service Award from Sandi (Area Manager (left)) and
Maryann (right).
Judy Naidoo receives her 30 Years
of Service Award from Sandi.
AMchat
2016 - 2017
Page 5

Long Service & Depot Awards
LONG SERVICE AWARDS: GAUTENG SOUTH
15 Years of Service presented by Dr E Bruinette
20 Years of Service presented by Dr Dr F Kramer
Elizabeth Ditlopo
(Olivedale)
Gerda Lourens
(Milpark)
Cecelia Morale
(Milpark)
Poovendrie
Moodley (Linksfield)
Elizabeth Dhlamini
(Cedar Place)
Audrey Nkosi
(Cedar Place)
Phumlani Khumalo
(Cedar Place)
Geelboy Ramogale
(Cedar Place)
Grace Masungwini
(Lesedi)
Buti Sele (Jonas)
(Cedar Place)
Ilse Grobler
(Cedar Place)
Aaron Sibisi
(Milpark)
Nothizana Khasali
(Cedar Place)
Manuela Maron
(Cedar Place)
Jo-Anne Ngweye
(Wilgeheuwel)
Julie Lambson
(Milpark)
Pam Rajman
(Cedar Place)
Annual Depot Excellence Awards
1st Place: Linksfield Depot (2nd year)
2nd Place: Raedene Depot
25 Years of Service
presented by
Dr Dr F Kramer
3rd Place
shared
by Akiso
Parklane and
Morningside
Depot
Didier Paree (Cedar
Place)
Page 6
AMchat
2016 - 2017

Service Excellence Awards:
Cedar Place
Service Excellence & Q Flag Awards
Janet Abrams, Jo-ann Walker, Isaac
Ngamole (all from Linksfield), Dr K Kilfoil
& Eleni Giannakopoulos
Shirley Gumende, Mashua Tshidzzumba,
Gloria Mabena (all from Rosebank), Dr
Trusler & Pam Rajman
Dr N Lutchman, Tuli Nkosi
(Mulbarton) & Pam Rajman
Dr M Botha, Thelma Mohohoma, Jessica
Singh, Barbara Townsend (all from Sunninghill)
& Eleni Giannakopoulos
Ronel Grobler (Robinson
Depot), Dr Marc Passman &
Eleni Giannakopoulos
Annah Rakgotho (Sandton
City), Eleni Giannakopoulos &
Dr F Kramer
Nikiwe Toli (Klerksdorp),
Dr E Bruinette &
Eleni Giannakopoulos
Anne Ashby & Boysie Mbambo (Fourways),
Sylvia vd Walt (Marketer), Pierre le Roux (Sr in
Charge - Fourways), Dr J Tjiattas &
Eleni Giannakopoulos
Jacques Nothnagel & Bongani Ntimange
(Waterfalls), Bernice Redman (Midrand),
Dr J Trusler & Eleni Giannakopoulos
QC FLAG WINNERS
Sunninghill Lab won the QC Flag for 4
consecutive years (2013 - 2016) and
Broadacres (now Cedar Lab) won the QC
Flag in 2012 and 2016.
Ulrike Fourie, Manunu Nkopane, Dianne Elvey
(all from Olivedale), Dr M Glatthaar &
Didier Paree
AMchat
2016 - 2017
Dr F Kramer, Elize Joubert (Sunninghill), Mariana Dikova
(Broadacres), Gail Hendriks, Eleni Giannakopoulos &
Dr J Tjiattas
Page 7

Q Flag Winners
Quality is never an accident; it is always the result of
high intention, sincere effort, intelligent direction and
skillful execution; it represents the wise choice of
many alternatives. - Willa A Foster
Q FLAG WINNERS 2017
The Q-Flag, a symbol of our quest for quality and a sought after accolade in Ampath, is presented each year at the
Management Review Meeting to laboratories that have met selected criteria in either their Internal System Audit or
SANAS assessment for the period under review.
Patient care was largely the focus of the criteria evaluated.
The main aim of this program is to foster a culture of quality in Ampath. The Q-Flag is valid for a period of a year (criteria
for the Q-Flag is listed on the TQM site).
Back: Dr Jan van Rooyen, Trudi vd Merwe, Dawid Botes
Middle: Cynthia Khoza, Gail Hendriks, Didi Paree, Philip Erasmus
& Lynnette Govender
Front: Ronel de Klerk, Eleni Giannakopoulos, Robert Gilmore
& Hannelie Wessels
Cape region (RQM Trudi vd Merwe)
Robert Gilmore (PE – Area manager); Melanie van Vliet
(Greenacres Chemistry - second consecutive year);
Lindi vd Merwe (Greenacres Microbiology – third
consecutive year); Christelle Lindeque (Jeffreys Bay) &
Natasha Smit (Uitenhage)
Limpopo Area
Trudi vd Merwe,
Dawid Botes
(Polokwane - Clin
Path, incl Micro),
RQM Gail Hendriks
Northern Region
Ronel de Klerk
(Montana) & RQM
Cynthia Khoza
Southern Region North
RQM Lynnette
Govender &
Didi Paree (Area
Manager)
Free State Area
Philip Erasmus
(Area Manager -
Ampath House) &
RQM Cynthia Khoza
(second consecutive
year)
Southern Region
North/West
Eleni Giannakopoulos
(Area Manager), RQM
Gail Hendriks
& Hannelie Wessels
(Klerksdorp)
Page 8
AMchat
2016 - 2017

Management Development
Supervisory and Management
Development Program Graduations
Supervisory 2015 &
2016
2015
“If your actions inspire
others to dream more,
learn more, do more,
you are a leader. ”
John Quincy Adams
The Training Department celebrated the successful
completion of all SDP and MDP Programmes facilitated
during 2015 and 2016. Employees were invited to attend a
formal graduation ceremony where they were honored for
this exceptional achievement!
The Training Department aspires to raise the competence
of Ampath employees and is proud to have been part of
these individuals’ journey to develop themselves and wish
them the best of luck in all of their future endeavours.
Management 2015 - 2016
Back:
Coert Steynberg (Snr Project Coordinator - Clinical Trials Pta);
Portia Monaisa (Supervisor - NRL Prelab); Louisa du Toit (Lab
Coordinator - Alberton); Agnes Diedericks (Lab Manager -
Rustenburg); Yvette Resente (Sr in Charge - Gauteng North);
Michelle Huxham (Debtors Supervisor - Central);
Rhesia Jordan (Reg Nurse - Gauteng North)
Front:
Laurianne Schubart (Insurance Coordinator - Client Services
Pta); Alicia Smit (Asst Debtors Manager - Central);
Judith Gouws (Sr in Charge - Gauteng South)
2016
Back: Tracy Vadiavaloo (Sr in Charge - Gauteng South); Elana
Willemse (Asst Debtors Manager - Central); Jo-Anne Moore
(Prelab Manager - Pomona); Nadia van Staden (Asst Prelab
Manager - Pomona); Liezel Visagie (Snr Tech - Haematology
Pomona); Ilse van Deventer (Supervisor - NRL Prelab)
Front: Bongi Fox (Ungraded Specialist - Cytology Pomona); Cindy
van Deventer – Snr Scientist (Molecular Biology NRL); Wendy
Moodley (Sr in Charge - Gauteng South); Yolandi Engelbrecht
(Asst AP Manager - Central Services); Alicia Smit (Asst Debtors
Manager - Central Services); Matheko Mazibuko (Lab Manager
- Clinpath Alberton); Lisinda Roundtree (Asst Rewards & Systems
Manager - HR Central); Leonie Boshoff (Regional Quality
Manager - TQM Central); Anita Oliver (Sr in Charge - Gauteng
South); Busisiwe Madisha (Asst Phleb Learnership Manager -
Training Central); Jennifer Sandilands (Sr in Charge - Gauteng
South); Delia Coetzee (Sr in Charge - Gauteng South); Madeleine
Henning (Admin Officer Purchasing - MM Central); Hantie Nel
(Asst Lab Manager - Andrology Gauteng North)
Back:
Tsoseletso Lebyane (Sr in Charge - Gauteng North);
Thelma Mashile (Sr in Charge - Gauteng North);
Jacquelynne Denton (Snr Project Coordinator - Clinical
Trials Pta); Nyadiwana Mokhonwana (Debtors Supervisor
- Central); Danielle Meyer (Phleb Learnership Coordinator -
Training Central)
Front:
Nancy Kubyana (Sr in Charge - Gauteng North); Sonet
Larocque (Sr in Charge - Gauteng North); Danelle Boshoff
(Technologist in Charge - Clinpath Gauteng North); Sophia
Mosaka (Technologist in Charge - Clinpath Tsebo Lab);
Chantel de Vos (Sr in Charge - Gauteng North)
AMchat
2016 - 2017
Page 9

Welcome to our new staff
JANUARY 2017 (KZN) PHLEBOTOMY GROUP 10 (KZN)
Seated front: Zanele Mdletshe, Kwazi Nkambule & Sabiha Lalljee
Back row: Keegan Archary, Nigel Pillay, Veeresh Rajman, Siyabonga Mvelase, Yvonne
Velem, Serethle Mantsho, Bheki Xulu, Merilyn Govender, Khulekani Nombulula,
Thandeka Chazinga, Sthe Mthembu, Jackie Mortlock, Nosihle Dlamini,
Vereshnee Govender, Asma Mahomed, Khadija Ebrahim & Ashmika Singh
FEBRUARY 2017 (KZN)
Back: Lucky Xaba, Danielle Moses, Sakhinah Shabally,
Bianca-May Theunissen & Lungani Magubane
Front: Kimberly Kanniah, Rushda Ahmed, Nicole Naidoo &
Lydia Govender
MARCH 2017 (KZN)
Back row: Nqobile Shabalala, Nothemba Madlopha, Wiseman Mkhwanazi, Pannell
Naicker, Kethan Bharat, Fikile Sibiya, Levania Haripersad & Sine Mpini
Front: Sinethemba Dlamini, Janine Clement, Pearl Khanyile, Lungani Nxumalo,
Fahmida Kharwa, Cherelle Booysen & Jenny Fourie
APRIL 2017 (KZN)
Back: Penelope Ngwenya, Pretty Dube, Nombuso Shezi &
Nqoba Mabaso
Front: Bianca Narayadu, Ubhen Moodley & Ayanda Ngcobo
MAY 2017 (KZN)
Back: Jeniece Ramgarib, Samukele Phoswa, Mxolisi Makanya, Jonathan Thomas,
Andrea Ernest, Xolisile Makhaye & Sihle Mkhize
Front: Nosipho Zikhali, Nozipho Duma, Samantha Dlamini, Jessica Schoeman, Diane
Singh, Karosha Govender & Roxane Naidoo
Page 10
Back: Fransisca Dlamini, Mduduzi Matebula, Bongani Cebekhulu,
Thembelani Mbanjwa & Roeshdah Omarsaib
Front: Phelisha Moodley, Faith Maphumulo & Audrey Hirasen
AMchat
2016 - 2017

More new staff ... new beginnings
JUNE 2017 (KZN)
JULY 2017 (KZN)
Back row: Mlungisi Mtshali, Armando Da Costa, Robyn Griqua, Welcome Nene,
Marnay Anderson, Rowen Pardechi, Desiree Williams, Goodwill Mtshali, Nikita
Dhanpal, Elsabe Blom
Front: Preean Govender, Reshika Rasiklal, Bonisile Sithole, Anna Venter,
Seshni Govender
AUGUST 2017 (KZN)
Back: Nkanyiso Busane, Ashley Moonsamy, Sandile Gina, Simphiwe
Khumalo, Sindiswa Ngcobo, Freedom Mtiyane, Thuthukani Tembe,
Musawenkosi Cele, Bheka Mkhwanazi
Front: Thirushnie Moodley, Saisha Jhilmeet, Penny Sikakane,
Juanique vd Merwe, Lucinda Sharkey, Melezwa Mdodana
SEPTEMBER 2017 (KZN)
Back: Ashraf Hoosen, Sfiso Mbongwa, Collin Ngcobo, Bukhosibezwe Shangase,
Mzwandile Mtolo, Raymond Ntuli, Osborne Makhanya
Front: Thabile Duma, Natilie Naidoo, Thandeka Hadebe, Zakhona Sithole, Lungile
Mkize, Lungile Mkize, Leah Willie, Saloshni Ayer
Jessica Ryan, Mohamed Yunus, Ayanda Zondo, Ningi Nene, Hlalele
Masima, Noma Buthelezi, Bradley Paul
Scottburgh
Knysna
Ampath’s new Knysna lab opened in May 2017 ...
NEW LABORATORIES
AND DEPOTS ...
Phlebotomists Rebecca Pillay and
Sne Ndlovu
Julian Grunewald, Marc Gilson, Raydeen Klaasen, Quintin Muller,
Churelle Barnardo & Andre Martins
AMchat
2016 - 2017
Page 11

KZN Phlebotomy & Lab Tech Graduation
The prestigious graduation event for phlebotomy interns, medical
technologists and laboratory assistants was held at the Coastlands
Hotel in Durban on Friday, 12 May 2017.
The Training Team
Phlebotomy Awards
Highest marks achieved in Group 8:
Snenhlanhla Ayesha Ndlovu
Distinction achieved in Group 7:
Tarini Moodley
Laboratory Assistant Awards
Distinctions achieved by:
Salochini (Sharlene) Moodley
Samantha Naidoo
Rowena Roopnarain
Kubendran (Roland) Narismulu
Hafiza Moola
Kreesen Patchiappen
Levasha Naidoo
Annie Naidoo, Mandy Bowles, Helia Aucamp, Presila Naicker,
Mohini Gungadeen & Nelisha Ramcharan
Phlebotomy Graduates
Medical Technologist Graduates
Denise Govender
Melaine Makhanya
Nastashia Naidoo
Marilyn Reddy
Mbali Gwala
Esther Chan
Nomfundo Cebekhulu
Jamie-Lee O’Reilly Michaela Pillay Laressa Naiker Londiwe Zuma
Nosipho Mnomiya Sarfaraz Ahmed Ally Shaista Kassim
Tarini Moodley
Snenhlanhla Ndlovu
Laboratory Assistant Graduates
Salochini (Sharlene)
Moodley
Levasha Naidoo
Kenneth Thusi
Hafiza Moola
Cathrin (Pinky)
Govender
Shehzaad Sumad
Rowena Roopnarain
Kreesen
Patchiappen
Samantha Naidoo
Kubendran (Roland)
Narismulu
Kubendran Nair
Page 12
AMchat
2016 - 2017

Gauteng Phlebotomy & Lab Tech Graduation
GAUTENG GRADUATION
PHLEBOTOMY GAUTENG TOP PERFORMER
PHLEBOTOMY LEARNERSHIP TEAM
Heike Walters
Eleni Giannakopoulos, Heike Walters &
Danielle Meyer
Back: Kammy Hutheram, Lucinda Dippenaar, Helia Aucamp,
Busi Madisha, Danielle Meyer, Fulu Tshabuse & Marizelle Fisher
Front: Elda Bloem, Margaret Ludik, Sanele Dlamini, Marleen
Stanton & Beverley Selepe
PHLEBOTOMY LEARNERSHIP CLASS OF 2016
Back: Delase Tshabalala, Nompumelelo Phungwayo, Mpho Nonyana, Buntu Madosi, Nompumelelo Nsibande,
Heike Walters & Annemie de Klerk
Front: Noria Mamabolo, Promise Mkhatshwa, Nelsa Ngobese, Tinny Mokoena, Ofentse Molefe, Walter Mahlangu,
Ofentse Duiker, Refiloe Mathipe, Proviah Mogoane, Stella Sibanyoni & Rivonia Mmako
AMchat
2016 - 2017
Page 13

Phlebotomists’ messages
KZN Phlebotomy Interns: Group 8 Messages of Appreciation
The past two years has been an unforgettable
journey with my amazing sisters. I would
like to thank the coaches for your time and
effort and the Training department for
imparting the skills and knowledge that have
shaped my career and professional life. I now
feel empowered and sure of my abilities as a
phlebotomist. Your commitment to going beyond yourself is
something I will make sure to follow in the coming years.
- Denise Govender
It has been an intense 2 years, but I loved
every minute of it! A big thank you to
Ampath for the amazing opportunity and
also to the Training department and my
facilitators for all your hard work, dedication
and direction during the learnership and even
after. Thank you to all my coaches that took
the time to guide and direct me and correct me where needed.
You guys are amazing - I hope I made you proud!
- Jamie-Lee O’Reilly
It’s been a long journey and not always
an easy one. However, with the help of our
facilitators, coordinator, coaches as well as the
staff at the depots and labs, I got through it. A
little thanks goes a long way, therefore I would
like to thank everyone who has helped me on
my journey for their motivation, inspiration,
hard work and dedication for helping me get where I am
today. Your support and help is truly appreciated.
- Laressa Naiker
Words cannot describe the caliber of coaches
that have played a vital role in our journey.
I want to thank every one of them, who
shared their invaluable experience and have
taught us a considerable amount of skill
for which I am truly grateful. Thank you
for allowing us to learn from you so we can
grow. To say thank you to the Learnership team would be an
understatement. You have added so much to our lives, not
only academically, but also personally. The effort you have
put into our lives will always be remembered and cherished.
- Michaela Pillay
I humbly give thanks to the entire
Learnership team and a special thanks to the
coaches, without whom this journey would not
have been possible. You gave me your TIME,
which is the most valuable gift of all!
Londiwe Zuma
This past 18 months has been a complete
rollercoaster for me, but I wouldn’t have
wanted to spend it with any other people than
the girls in my group, who have been the best
from the beginning and throughout my time
in the learnership - I have happily gained
sisters! The Learnership team have been
incredibly supportive and always pushing us to do our very
best. Thank you to everyone at the Training department, all
of our coaches at the labs and depots and everyone else that
has stood behind us. Now let’s knock ‘em dead girls...!
- Marilyn Reddy
My sincere appreciation goes to the
Learnership team for giving us this
amazing, life-changing opportunity. We
were truly privileged to learn from facilitators
who displayed tireless dedication and not
only believing in us, but also teaching us to
believe in ourselves. Thank you to our coaches
for their contribution by sharing their skills and experience
with us. Through guidance, support and dedication our
facilitators and coaches lead us to where we are today. No
words can truly justify how thankful we are.
- Snenhlanhla Ndlovu
They asked for only but a few words
accompanied by a million thanks, for what
was nurtured and groomed by them, but still
I thank you for the patience, persistence and
the thick skins to withstand the rebels at
heart (group 8). Thanks a million to Ampath
Training department & all those that still
believe in us. - Melaine Ncingci Makhanya
The past 2 years has not always been the
easiest but it has taught me a lot and
brought me to a place where I never thought I
would be. I would like to extend my heartfelt
appreciation to my facilitators - thank you
for all the moaning, the laughs, the tears and
the best adventures, but most importantly for
pushing me this far. To the coaches, Srs-in-Charge and all
those that helped me in the workplace – thank you for taking
the time to coach me. Colossians 3:2 – Set your minds on
things that are above you and not on things that are on
earth. Put negativity behind you and focus on what the
positivity may bring you. - Nastashia Naidoo
Page 14
AMchat
2016 - 2017

Development & Marketing
EAST LONDON TRAINING ....
Good Laboratory Practice Training 2017
Back: Charisse Evans, Anneke Erasmus, Lynette Bekker, Bridget Nduna &
Lizl Labuschagne
Front: Nwabisa Mroleli, Thandekile Mazibuko, Wendy Nkwakhwa &
Busiswa Maqana
WORKSHOP FOR PHLEBOTOMISTS
The SMLTSA Phlebotomy Forum held a workshop on 15 & 16
August for Phlebotomists and Nursing staff with the focus on
Paediatric Phlebotomy. The workshop was held at the Gandi
Mandela Nursing School.
Purity Gaza (Learnership Group 6), was awarded for
achieving top marks in the Board Examination in South
Africa for 2015. This achievement
is awarded to Phlebotomy Interns
who are members of SMLTSA. This
is the second time that an Ampath
phlebotomy intern has received
this award since it commenced in
2014. Well done Purity!
Learner Graduation 2017
Lindelwa Zongo (Clinpath Lab assistant), Raquel Jina (Medical
Technician - Histology), Shaun Celliers (Clinpath Lab assistant),
Howard Kortje (Medical Technician - Clinpath); Talita Magida
(Medical Technologist - Clinpath)
Lakeview Hospital (Benoni) Open Day:
21 July 2017
Mpumi & Tanja
Mpumi & Tanja
Note from Editor: This is not a printing error - both their names
are Mpumi!
AMchat
2016 - 2017
Page 15

Marketing & Community Service
Career Days: Mangosuthu University of Technology (1-2
June 2017) & Durban University of Technology
(1-2 August 2017
News from Pietermaritzburg
Boerewors Rolls ...
Ampath displayed information regarding bursary application for Biomedical
Technology students as well as Internship. Pamphlets on Phlebotomy
Learnership were also distributed. The table was manned by the Technical
and Phlebotomy Learnership Teams.
Dr Meyiwa (Histo
Pathologist) enjoying
a boerewors roll
Shane Naidoo, our chef
from Midlands Lab
Comrades 2017
KZN Phlebotomy Interns Community Service
The KZN Phlebotomy Interns from Group 9 spent time at Hope House
and Natal Settlers Home as part of their community service. Hope
House, based in Pinetown, is a home for abandoned babies and Natal
Settlers Home is a non-profit organization who provides a residential
facility and other care and support services for adults and disabled
children.
Judy and Shirley representing Ampath on a very
busy day ...
Heritage Day at Mediclinic, Pietermaritzburg
Sr Sam with her team
Roxanne Aiyer
Leola Pillay & Wendy Duma
Nkosi Mafokeng
Page 16
AMchat
2016 - 2017

Health & Financial Wellbeing
Is the Internet making you sick?
Most of us use the Internet for everything – from seeking out relationship
advice, reading about the latest fad diets, to viewing photos on Instagram.
Thanks to the Internet, the world is at our fingertips and it’s no surprise that
people are spending copious amounts of time online. An international social
media and marketing agency, We Are Social, found that South Africans spend
about eight hours a day online, including three hours on their mobile phones.
Excessive online use may have a negative impact on your health. Many hours
online may lead to the following health problems:
1 A weakened immune system
If you spend more than four hours a day in the digital world, over and
above your time at work, you may be weakening your immune system.
A study on Swansea University’s website found that people who spent
four hours online for personal use, had a 30% increased risk of colds
and flu. The Internet itself didn’t make them sick, but the habits that
go hand-in-hand with excessive online use may cause problems. One
of the researchers, Professor Phil Reed explains: “We found that the
impact of the Internet on people’s health was independent of a range
of other factors, like depression, sleep deprivation, and loneliness,
which are associated with high levels of Internet use and also with poor
health.”
2 Higher stress levels
People who are addicted to the Internet feel stressed when they don’t
have access to it, according to Reed. Whenever you are not online, you
may be feeling anxious, irritated, and desperate to get back in touch
with the online world. Stress raises cortisol levels (stress hormones)
in the body. High cortisol levels have been linked to various health
problems including poor memory and learning abilities, lower bone
density, weight gain, high blood pressure, and heart disease. If you are
feeling agitated when you don’t have your mobile phone nearby and
you can’t do online surfing, you may be addicted to the Internet.
3 Nutrient deficiencies
Internet users who spend too much time online eat smaller meals, have
less of an appetite, skip meals, and snack more than people who don’t
browse their days away, according to a study in the Nutrition Research
and Practice Journal. When they snack, they make unhealthy choices
including confectionery and fast food, which lack important vitamins
and minerals. When you spend hours surfing the Internet every day,
little time is left to prepare healthy meals. Nutrient deficiencies are
linked to numerous illnesses as well as low energy.
4 Weak muscles
You don’t see any people going through social media while running,
because Internet usage normally requires you to sit down. Sitting
for hours, without any regular workouts, can cause your muscles
to weaken, and it may even change the shape of your butt, says Dan
Giordano, co-founder of Bespoke Treatments Physical Therapy on Self.
com. A sedentary lifestyle may contribute to various illnesses including
diabetes and heart disease, while being unfit may also interfere with
your ability to perform everyday
tasks to the best of your ability.
Don’t let the Internet take over your
life. If you struggle to disconnect,
schedule in other activities like a
workout, a healthy family dinner, or
some quiet time to take a break from
screen time. If people complain that
you are spending too much time online,
and you are unable to stop, seek help
from your healthcare practitioner.
Copyright 2017 ©HealthInSite.
Five handy tricks to reduce your home loan
1. The bigger the deposit, the better
It is wise to allocate whatever money you can to your deposit when
applying for a home loan. This makes your application more likely to be
approved by the bank. If you pay a R 20 000 deposit on a R1 million home
loan it will reduce your total repayments by approximately R41 656.
2. Secure a lower interest rate
Use an expert mortgage originator to negotiate on your behalf to get the
lowest possible interest rate.
3. Pay extra each month
The simplest, ongoing way to reduce the term and cost of your home loan
is to pay in a little extra each month. Even paying in as little extra as R200
extra a month, will reduce the term of the repayments by more than a
year. Obviously, the more you pay in – the more you will save.
AMchat
2016 - 2017
4. Pay in unbudgeted extras
Paying in extra at any point reduces the interest from that point onwards,
so the earlier that you can make any bulk payment into your bond, the
better. This is especially useful if you have an access bond, because the
deposited extra money will reduce the interest you owe, but can be
withdrawn again should you need it.
5. Beat the interest calculation
Interest is calculated daily and therefore you can also reduce your total
repayment amount by making your bond payments earlier in the month
than required. Each day of interest saved positively impacts the overall
repayments.
Adapted from: https://www.enca.com/money/money-matters-home-loans
Page 17

Centurion contributes to 67 Blanket Project
Centurion NRL & Central Support Services
(CSS) accepted the challenge once again ...
48 most beautiful blankets were knitted/crocheted by NRL
& CSS! The love and dedication in the boardroom where
they were displayed were tangible and it made me wish
that I could just keep them all ...! One thing I know for sure
is that the same love felt by every person looking at them,
will be felt by each person that gets one.
All the blankets deserve 1st prize, but there were a few
outstanding works of art. The handover of the certificates
by Dr Leon Bosman (Senior HR Manager) took place in
the Main Boardroom, Centurion. Thank you NRL Prelab for
submitting the most blankets this year - 23 out of the total
of 48! Well done!
MOST BEAUTIFUL BABY BLANKETS
From left to right: 1st Prize: NRL Esoteric; 2nd Prize: NRL Prelab (also won 3rd overall prize out of the 180 blankets handed over to the
Foundation!); 3rd: NRL Molecular Biology
MOST BEAUTIFUL TEAM BLANKETS
From left to right: 1st Prize: NRL Prelab; 2nd Prize: Molecular; 3rd Prize: NRL Prelab
MOST BEAUTIFUL BY INDIVIDUAL
Ilse van Deventer (NRL Prelab)
MOST CREATIVE
Esoteric Science
MOST ORIGINAL
Charlotte Nkosi (NRL Prelab)
MOST BLANKETS MADE
NRL Prelab
Just checking if it’s warm
enough ....
Page 18
AMchat
2016 - 2017

KZN taking up the challenge
... and so did KZN & Zululand ....
HR & Training
St Augustines Lab
Boshoff Street and Howick
Depot
Hilton Lab
AMchat
2016 - 2017
Page 19

67 Blankets Ceremony
The Blanket Handover Ceremony ....
Blankets from all the regions were handed over to the
67 Blankets for Mandela Foundation at Cedar Place on
28 July 2017.
Thank you to all the participants for your dedication and
hard work. Each blanket was made with lots of love,
effort and pride. The commitment and time that you
have put into making them will keep someone warmer this winter and
for more winters to come.
The four judges had a difficult task to pick only 3 winners out of the 175
blankets received, as each blanket was a work of art on its own. Prizes
were as follows:
Individual with the most standard size blankets:
Beatie Nel - 9 blankets! (Dr Tjiattas’ area)
The region with the most standard size blankets:
45 blankets (Dr Tjiattas’ area)
Best blankets:
1st - Dalene Langenstranss (Milpark)
2nd - Karen Schutte (Empangeni KZN)
3rd - Ilse van Deventer (Prelab NRL)
The next challenge is a 4.5km portrait ...!!! “The idea was to keep it
as simple and straightforward as possible to create the most effective
depiction ​of the face of​ our beloved Nelson Mandela, which will only be
visible from the sky,” 67 Blankets for Mandela founder Caroline Steyn
said.
Each pixel will be a square blanket measuring 160x160cm. The 67
Blankets team require 1764 blankets in six specific colours to be knitted
or crocheted. The finished product will cover an area of 4515m²​!!​Let’s
start knitting!
Page 20
AMchat
2016 - 2017

Ampath cares ...
KZN
Every year the way in which Ampath KZN staff donate
is remarkable. The generosity of all once again
allowed us to donate to the following organizations:
Little Angels
Hope House
This is a home for abandoned babies ranging in age
from 2 to 22 months of age, situated in Paradise Valley,
Pinetown. The money donated was used to purchase
baby formula, porridge, wet wipes etc.
The group is affiliated to Art of Living and look after 20
families in the Bottlebrush community which include
40 children. On Saturday, 3 December, the children
were treated to a small party with a meal, cupcakes
and a goodie bucket. Each family received a food
hamper bucket, a bag of toiletries and a bag of milk,
oil and custard. The group meet up with the children
on a weekly basis to educate and uplift them using
your donations of books, puzzles etc. The children
are also taught hygiene, responsibility and yoga to
mention just a few.
2016
The Princess Project makes a huge difference in the lives of
girls in need. Ampath is proud to be a part of this project
driven by Ammie Hogewind.
Grace House
Is an orphanage caring for 35 children. We made a
donation of toiletries and toys.
Mercy Missions
This group assists 350 children in the Richmond area.
The community consists of child-headed households
and very underprivileged families, many of which live
in very remote parts of Richmond. Our donation was
food, clothing and toys. The children were treated to
a fun day and also a meal.
AMchat
2016 - 2017
Page 21

Our own iron men ...
Central Data Capture Department’s
own Iron Man
Bongani Cebekhulu
(Pietermaritzburg Driver) did
us all proud by running his 6th
Comrades Marathon on
4 June 2017. He finished with a
time of 11 hours and 50 minutes
walked away with a bronze
medal!
Congratulations to Christo Lourens from Central Data
Capture on achieving 1st Place in the 1000 km Senior
Male Gauteng North Challenge. Well done, Christo!!
Believe it or not, he was bright
and ready for work the next day!
Congratulations and well done,
Bongani!!
Kingsway Lab Charity Drive
All staff were involved to feed the Malukazi Clinic on 28 August - either they assisted in making
sandwiches, contributed money towards the cause or they assisted in running the lab whilst
others were participating in the charity drive. To feed the less fortunate, we’ve made and
distributed 550 sandwiches, 550 cups of juice and oranges. Well done, Kingsway!
They are not just kids - they are future leaders.
Wherever there is a human being, there is an opportunity for kindness.
We can make a living by
what we get,
But we make a life by what
we give.
Page 22
AMchat
2016 - 2017

The Sani Pass Cancer Challenge
Anne (2nd from left) and Madeleine
(2nd from right) at the starting point
POIM takes up
challenge once again ...
The devastation that childhood
cancer has on children and
their families is massive ...
Starting in 2015 we decided to
take up the CHOC SANI pass
challenge to support this great
cause and make a difference in
a small way - whilst challenging
ourselves physically at the same
time. The pain we would endure
for a few hours is really nothing
in comparison to the challenges
these brave children face daily
over an extended period of
time. This organisation also
lends support to the families
whose children are undergoing
treatment during this difficult
and emotional time.
The 2017 walk date is set for 12 August (the coldest time
imaginable) and we have already begun with some hill work in
our preparation to strengthen the legs and build stamina. Being
August, the probability of snow is there of course – and snow
against the stark winter landscape is beautiful – but snow, ice
and mud is quite challenging to walk on. While the distance
from border post to border
post is only 8km and 8km
down (Totalling 16km) – the
difficult part is the ascent of
1.3km with the gradient 1:3 in
places. This is pretty steep!
This walk is never a done
deal – what happens on the
day happens! Dehydration,
extreme weather conditions,
dust, wind, ice, snow,
dizziness, breathing difficulty,
falling, and many aches and
pains – we have experienced
them all. So this is a tough
challenge, but remains one
of the most incredible things
we have done. What is different is that you walk/hike against
yourself – there is no starter gun or timing - you begin at the SA
border post whenever you want to. There is minimal support on
the way with no seconding tables either so you carry all your
hydration and nutrition needs together with additional clothing
in your backpack.
Frozen waterfall in the
switchback
As we “pick” our way up - we stop
often to catch our breath and
admire the sheer beauty of this
environment, take photos and
generally just have quality time
laughing and sharing this special
time with each other. The frozen
waterfall on the switchbacks is quite
spectacular. We observed some
entertaining and scary driving skills
of inexperienced 4x4 drivers, some
taxis coming down from Lesotho
which look somewhat the worse for
wear as well as motorcycles being
dropped in those dreaded switchbacks close to the top. So Sani
Pass is not for “sissies” – whether in a vehicle or on foot.
From about halfway
we start to feel the
efforts of our exertion
and the peeling off of
a few layers of clothing
begins.These get tied
around the waist as
on the next corner
you may need them
again! We do not look
too glamorous at this
stage I must add. By
We made it to the pub!
the time you reach
half way you can see a tiny speck at the top, the “highest pub
in Africa” in Lesotho (at 2874 metres) - which you are aiming for
and you are already dreaming of that hot drink or a sherry and
a place to rest your feet a while, but gosh, it is so near yet so far!
Madeleine & Anne made it down again
- a welcome drink
On summiting and entering
Lesotho the excitement is
electric and we feel incredibly
proud of our achievement,
albeit exhausted. We go
through passport control in
Lesotho and head straight for
that pub. Lingering at the
pub is very tempting I might
add, but the trip down still has
to happen and tackling this
after too many sherries would
not be a good idea. This is the
ultimate in pain! Every muscle
in your legs is sore - as are your
feet. The loose stones and snow or ice is treacherous and we
have had some tumbles amongst us – luckily no broken bones.
But with all the pain of the past forgotten and hopefully some
lessons learned - we will be heading for Himeville in August 2017
to tackle this beautiful mountain pass and its challenges once
again ...
We are grateful for the encouragement that we received to give
it a try in 2015 and three years later we hope that we can do the
same for others to support this cause and challenge yourselves.
“It was not about perfection – it was about the effort”
Anne Opperman & Madeleine Kennedy - POIM
AMchat
2016 - 2017
Page 23

Our staff ...
.... and we did it again in 2017!
KZN Westridge
2017 Ampath KZN Wellness Day was held on 30 August at Westridge Lab.
An exciting and interesting day that were enjoyed by all.
Anne Opperman (middle) &
Madeleine Kennedy (right)
Service providers on the day were: NMG, Virgin Active, ICAS, Kelly Francis
(Dietician) & DUT Students (Faculty of Health Sciences).
Annual Santa Shoebox donations from KZN HR
& Training
Entries in the Hat competition: Winner
- Raeesa Ebrahim (Chemistry), Kay
Arumugam (Debtors) & Pannel Naicker
(Prelab)
Desiree Hodnett (right) - Winner
of the Momentum prize
Griselda Trotter
4 August 1974 -
27 March 2017
Village Walk Open Day:
21 September 2017
OBITUARY:
Griselda Trotter started working at Ampath Port Elizabeth as a Data
Capturer in April 2005.
We are so privileged to have had an angel in our midst for so many
years. She personified grace, elegance, positivity and true inner beauty,
as well as astounding braveness that never wavered, no matter how dire
her circumstances.
We will never forget her.
Alta, Salette, Yolandie and Tanja
Page 24
AMchat
2016 - 2017

Fun activities
2016 Loskop Marathon
Ampath staff working hard at the 2016 Loskop
Marathon ...
Bedfordview Spa Day 2016
During December 2016 the Bedfordview staff had a spa day
on the banks of the Vaal River - a day full of pampering and
relaxation.
Johanita Burger, Cornel Joubert, Francois Hefer & Miekie Welgemoed
La Verna Hospital
5km walk -
Ladysmith
The annual walk was held on 28 October and the Ladysmith Lab & Depot
staff manned a table to assist walkers along the route. Well done team on
keeping the walkers hydrated!
Bedfordview Valentines Day
Bedfordview spiced up Valentines Day with a
lovely lunch ...
Christmas Day 2016 in Emalahleni
Front: Annalize
Lombard
Back: Christi
Schonken, Yolandi
Joubert (as Santa),
Leoni Schonken &
Cornel Joubert
AMchat
2016 - 2017
Page 25

Reach for a dream ...
Slipper Day
Client Services and the Library supported the “Reach
for a Dream” project by wearing their slippers (and
pajamas!) on Slipper Day ...
... and KZN joined in by selling raffle tickets and wearing
their slippers and wristbands that were sold by the
“Reach for a Dream” Foundation.
Phlebotomy Interns - Group 10
Winner of the raffle,
Krish Sukhai (Cytology Lab)
Bedfordview Spa Day 2017
The Bedfordview Staff celebrated the end to a successful
2017 with a well deserved spa day at the Vusalela African
Day Spa on the river banks of the Hennops River - a
wonderful, relaxing day ...
Training Department
Page 26
AMchat
2016 - 2017

Fun days & Wellness
N17 Wellness Drive
Cedar Lab celebrates its first Valentine’s Day ...
Ampath N17 took part in a wellness drive during February
2017 by educating the public in hand sanitizing. The day
was a huge success.
Dr J Tjiattas, Eleni Giannakopoulos, Dr E
Bruinette, Didier Paree, Dr L Nokoane &
Pam Rajman
Training: Makgano Masilela,
Daphne Anthony & Jannie
Claassen-Labuschagne
Esmarie Vermaak (Marketer),
Dr S Dlamini (Chemical Pathologist) &
Hanneli Binneman (SIC)
Casual Day
KZN’s Marketing department had hosted an
entertaining and fun-filled event on Casual
Day 2016. All departments based at Westridge
were invited to partake in a cheerleading
contest. KZN Debtors had put together a
phenomenal performance and demonstrated
precisely what teamwork is all about.
Histology: Front - Lindre Nothnagel,
Pat D’Sa &Willa Jooste
2nd Row - Maggie Oberholzer, Tshepo
Hlanti, Mosidi Motsetse, Nerissha
Phekoo, Monica Gama
3rd Row Paul Beets, Dr Lerato Nkoane,
Shareef Sallie & Gabriel Matshole
Prelab, Chemistry & Heamatology:
Front - Ilse Grobler,Thulisile
Kganyago, Shalati Moyana,
Elizabeth Makhothi
Back: Joseph Takalani, Eunice
Malinga, Duduzile Thobela
Transport: Moshe Selahle, Lucky Mgaga, Aros
Mabelane, Philip Vermeulen, Jonas Sele &
Andre Nothnagel
Switchboard ladies:
Karabo Masuku &
Lenor Francke
The stunning Debtors Divas with their squad leader!
St Patricks Day
Medical Technologist,
Lauren McConnell, dressed
to celebrate her Irish
Heritage on St Patricks Day
on 17 March.
AMchat
2016 - 2017
Histology & Cytology: Back - Langley Mama, Brenday Khuzwayo, Prudence
Dollie, Portia Valoyi, Manuela Maron, Dr Gerhard Davel & Alfred Nhlapo
Front - Queenie Kinston, Elizabeth Dlamini, Elpetra de la Rosa,
Belinda Matabane, Dr Lerato Nokoane & Audrey Nkosi
Page 27

Casual Day 2016: Centurion Olympic Games
CENTURION CELEBRATES CASUAL DAY ...
This year Centurion staff supported Pathways, who provides
school accommodation for children with various disabilities, eg
severe mental and physical disabilities; speech, blindness, visual
and hearing impairments and autism.
1st Place
Staff were instructed to UP THEIR GAME by hosting their own
Office Olympics! The rules were:
* Create your own country name relating to your department/
lab (eg Microvalia with teams White, Red, Organisms etc.).
* There must be an opening ceremony complete with an
anthem for your “country” !
* There must be a maximum of three events
* Everyone in the department/lab must take part
* No potentially harmful events resulting in injury-on-duty
claims!
* A closing ceremony - complete with medals etc.
* Everyone must wear a sticker
* There will be a 1st, 2nd and 3rd place
Clientlibtopia
(Client Services &
Library)
Wow!!! What a privilege to witness such creativity and team
spirit beyond imagination!!! Coherence, effort and fun that are
so unique to Centurion .... The day was a huge success!
2nd
Place
Fin-Ching (Finance
Management)
Page 28
AMchat
2016 - 2017

Centurion Olympic Games
3rd
Place
Trialsylvania (ACT) &
IT-alia (IT)
The Judges
Back: Angeline Lemmer (Ampath), Juanita Taylor (Pathways),
Karin Mitchelmore (NMG), Ragel Swartz (Organiser)
Front: Marelie van Schalkwyk (ICAS)
AMchat
2016 - 2017
Page 29

Centurion Olympic Games
4th
Places
Automania (NRL
Autolab)
Clicompronanium
(Companies & Clients)
Page 30
AMchat
2016 - 2017

Centurion Olympic Games
United States of Debtors
(Debtors Collections)
Genetixtan (Genetics)
Galaxy Immuno Sphere
(Immunology)
AMchat
2016 - 2017
Page 31

Centurion Olympic Games
Humantrainvilla
(HR & Training)
Materra Mangera
(MM)
Page 32
AMchat
2016 - 2017

Centurion Olympic Games
Microgascar
(Micro & TB Lab)
CHOC Cuppa for Cancer
Ampath joined Capital Haematology (Oncology) Hospital
in raising funds for Childhood Cancer Foundation of South
Africa (CHOC). Ampath raised R760.00 at their table. Thank
you to all who supported the cake sale!
Grand total raised for CHOC with this Cuppa for Cancer
R6106!
Table manned by Vemica Chetty & Sr Sharyn Prowse Raffle prize winner –
Andrea Moodley
AMchat
2016 - 2017
Page 33

Fun Days
CRAZY HAT DAY - HILTON LAB & PIETERMARITZBURG
Winner: Tracey Tiquin
Tracey Tiquin & Dr Forder
Thaveshree Naik &
Jennet Ramparsad
Debbie Straw
Jackie Brigmohun
Odwa Njubane-Siyo
Page 34
AMchat
2016 - 2017

From our Soccer field
AMPATH NRL UNITED vs SANBS
Final score of the match on 11 February is NRL United FC 4-2 SANBS FC
AMPATH NRL UNITED vs LANCET FC
Final score of the match: NRL United FC 3-3 Lancet FC
Play with your
HEART,
not just your feet.
Good players
Inspire themselves
Great players
Inspire others.
AMchat
2016 - 2017
Page 35

Weddings and Babies
Rose Beardness (Call Centre
Switchboard) and Ashlon
Moagi tied the knot on
16 December 2016
Theresa Botha (Westridge
Marketing) and Kobus van
Schalkwyk got married on
15 April 2017
Jasper Glover (IT Centurion)
and Adri tied the knot on
30 April 2017
Marnay Anderson (HR) and
Kyle Huet tied the knot on
5 August 2017
From this day forward,
You shall not walk alone.
My heart will be your shelter,
And my arms will be your
Home
Before you were born, we dreamed of you, we imagined you, we prayed for you.
Now that you are here, we hope for you, we love you, we thank God for you.
Congratulations to ....
Shaaista Warasally
(KZN) with Tawfeeq on
24 August 2016
Anneke (Kimberley)
with Azalea vd Ross
on 2 December 2016
Vanessa Wolvaart
(Emalahleni) with
Danika on
26 December 2016
Lishahn Lambrecht
(Emalahleni) with
Simoné on
21 October 2016
Redhima and
Brandon (Westridge)
with Caleb on
24 November 2016
Marius Maboe (NRL
Prelab) with Onthatile
Kemelo Mfuloane
on 22 March 2017
Kershnee Pillay & Niren
on the birth of their
daughter on 3 July
Pamela Majiza
(Victoria Depot) with
Elihle on 20 April 2017
Phumzile Khoza
(Bedford Depot) with
her baby girl on
29 April 2017
Tracy Mkhwanazi
(Westville Lab) with
Okuhle on 21 June
2017
Page 36
AMchat
2016 - 2017