Far East Rand Hospital hosted its annual Staff Excellence Awards on November 27 to celebrate health workers for their dedication and hard work.

The atmosphere was buzzing with excitement as attendees walked the red carpet in stunning gowns and elegant suits.

The hospital’s CEO, Sonwabo Lindani, said, “It’s been a long and gruelling year for our staff; we experienced staff shortages and patient overloads, but our philosophy is that despite the obstacles, we must always serve our patients with a smile.”

He stressed the importance of balancing staff well-being with sensitivity to patients’ needs.

“Our duty as management is to focus on the employee value proposition, which means our employees come first. We need to ensure their well-being is taken care of because one cannot pour from an empty cup, so we are filling their cups.”

“We have been monitoring complaints and compliments, and as we approach the end of the year, we have been receiving more compliments than complaints, which gives us reason to celebrate,” he said.

Lindani spoke with pride as he explained how the hospital passed all the assessments it underwent this year.
Staff were awarded in 14 different categories.

The CEO’s Special Award for top achievers had two winners, and an overall winner was also crowned. Phumla Majola received the overall winner title, while Dr Siphesihle Thwala and Nomah Mashapa won the CEO’s special award.

“Keep up the good work. We really appreciate the dedication, commitment, and service our staff provide to patients.

“This hospital does not belong to us; it belongs to the patients and the community, and we are privileged to have the opportunity to serve,” he said.

Best performing manager in the clinical space:
Duduzile Silubane
Panashe Furusa
Mokgadi Sennya

Best performing medical offer:
Dr Aliazher Jawa
Dr Mxolisi Molefe
Dr Palesa Mofokeng

Best performing clinical support personnel:
Dikhutso Diseko
Maron Mwape
Unathi Madolo

Best performing professional nurse:
Jane Mashego
Njabulo Dikome
Buhle Malope

Best performing enrolled nurse:
Easy Nkosi
Sipelele Ngoma
Elizabeth Sasebola

Best performing enrolled nurse assistance:
Makhosazani Mngomezulu
Lindiwe Vukeya
Monica Segogela

Best performing manager in the non-clinical space:
Laggie Nkadimeng
Sydney Sibisi
Stephen Rumo

Best performing supervisor in the non-clinical space:
Joseph Mathonsi
Benedict Leeuw
Cecilia Makola

Best performing front line personnel in the non-clinical space:
Papi Kekana
Thembeka Kowana
Lindiwe Mngomezulu

Best performing back end personnel in the non-clinical space:
Phumla Majola
Sibongile Masilela
Sphesihle Mathonsi
Thabiso Makgooa

Best performing client service personnel:
Thulani Nkosi
Ivy Rampisa
Pearl Rathebe
Deidre Krige

Best performing intern in the non-clinical space:
Snenhlanhla Mpontshane
Octavia Mahoko
Lindiwe Nyamakazi

Best performing sports personnel:
Sabelo Sibisi
Minenhle Buthelezi
Lesego Matlaisane

CEO’s Special awards (Top two achievers for 2025):
Dr Siphesihle Thwala
Nomah Mashapa

Overall Winner:
Phumla Majola