FAQ
Answers from the Bloemdal project brief.
Browse common questions about the hospital’s licence, facilities, catchment, leadership and how to get in touch. You can also use the FAQ chat button on any page.
These answers reflect published establishment information. They are not clinical advice. For personal medical questions, speak with your clinician or contact emergency services when needed.
What is Bloemdal Hospital?+
Bloemdal Hospital (Pty) Ltd is establishing a licensed 200-bed private hospital on the southern side of Bloemfontein at Alicedale 2582. It is designed to deliver remarkable healthcare with respect, compassion and integrity.
about · hospital · overview
Is the hospital licensed?+
Yes. Bloemdal Hospital has been awarded a licence by the Free State Department of Health to operate the facility. The site is zoned Special Use 103 by Mangaung Metro Municipality.
licence · regulation · doH
Where will Bloemdal Hospital be located?+
The campus is planned at Alicedale 2582, southern Bloemfontein — an 8.1499-hectare site adjacent to Lourierpark, with Fauna and Fichardtpark within about 5–7 km.
location · address · bloemfontein · alicedale
How many beds will the hospital have?+
The facility is planned as a 200-bed hospital with general medical wards, specialised surgical wards, maternity, ICU and high care, and a paediatric ward including neonatal ICU.
beds · capacity · wards
How many operating theatres are planned?+
Nine operating theatres are planned to support elective lists, trauma, and specialised surgery including orthopaedics, neurosurgery, cardiothoracic and more.
theatres · surgery · operations
What clinical services will be offered?+
Services span general and internal medicine, endocrinology, surgery and trauma, orthopaedics, neurosurgery, cardiothoracic, vascular, urology, ENT, cardiology, nephrology, anaesthesiology, maternity, maxillo-facial, ophthalmology, ICU/high care, paediatrics, neonatal care, emergency/casualty, and mental health services.
services · specialties · clinical
Will there be an emergency / casualty unit?+
Yes. A dedicated casualty unit is part of the design, with a distinct emergency entrance and pathways into theatres and critical care.
emergency · casualty · er · trauma
Will maternity and neonatal care be available?+
Yes. Maternity services include antenatal and postnatal care, with a paediatric ward that includes a neonatal ICU for vulnerable newborns.
maternity · neonatal · nicu · pregnancy
Does Bloemdal include mental health services?+
Yes. Planned mental health services include psychiatry, clinical psychology, occupational therapy and social services.
mental · psychology · psychiatry
Is the hospital open for patients yet?+
Bloemdal Hospital is in the establishment phase — licensed and designed, with land secured. This website is the pre-opening information hub. Contact us to request updates or partnership information.
opening · when · status · patients
Can I book an appointment online?+
Live appointment booking is not available yet while the facility is being established. Please use the contact form or phone numbers on this site to request information.
booking · appointment · schedule
How do I contact Bloemdal Hospital?+
Call +27 51 432 3815 or +27 82 559 0133, email mosothoL@telkomsa.net, or use the enquiry form on the Contact page. Contact person: Prof. L. Mosotho.
contact · phone · email
Can doctors rent consulting rooms?+
Yes. Several GPs, specialists and allied health professionals in Mangaung have already indicated they will rent consulting rooms and use the hospital’s facilities. Visit the Partners page to register interest.
partners · doctors · consulting · gp · specialist
Who designed the hospital?+
The facility was designed by Hospital Design Group (HDG), an architectural firm specialising in healthcare facilities across South Africa and Lesotho, with a detailed Master plan proposal (2022).
design · architect · hdg
What is the BB-BEE status?+
Bloemdal Hospital (Pty) Ltd is a BB-BEE Level 1 contributor. Registration number: 2013/120815/07.
bee · bbbee · ownership
Who leads the project?+
Prof. Lehlohonolo Mosotho is Founder and Executive Chairman. The board also includes Mr Patika Albert Mathole, Dr Ralehlokoa Andrew Ranyane, Mr Zama Gcwili, Mr Seutloadi Thaanyane, Mr Sello Lejakane and Mr Moeketsi Wilfred Machogo.
leadership · board · mosotho · directors
How many staff will be employed?+
The company plans to employ approximately 247 permanent staff members, including the company directors.
staff · jobs · employment
Which communities will the hospital serve?+
Primary catchment is roughly 5–7 km, including Lourierpark, Fauna, Fichardtpark and southern smallholdings. Future residential growth at Brandkop, Cecilia Park and Hillside View may add 15,000–18,000 units over time. Patients may also attend because their practitioners are based at the hospital.
catchment · community · suburbs
What approvals have been secured?+
Approvals include a municipal traffic study (2016), roads/traffic plan (2018), Basic Environmental Assessment finalised December 2017, Centlec electrical supply approval (2018), Mangaung Special Use 103 zoning, and the Free State DoH hospital licence.
approvals · environment · traffic · electrical
What is the registered office address?+
13 Cheetah Street, Woodland Hills, Bloemfontein, 9301, South Africa. The hospital site itself is Alicedale 2582, southern Bloemfontein.
address · office · registered
Will medical aids be accepted?+
Bloemdal is planned as a private hospital for private healthcare patients. Specific medical-aid arrangements will be confirmed closer to opening. Contact us if you represent a scheme or administrator.
medical aid · insurance · private
Can I visit the construction site?+
Site access is controlled. For official visits, media, or partnership walkthroughs, please request an appointment through the Contact page.
visit · site · tour
How is my personal information handled?+
Enquiries are handled under POPIA principles. We use the details you submit to respond to your request. See the Privacy page for the full notice.
privacy · popia · data
Still need help?
Reach Prof. L. Mosotho’s office or send an enquiry — we respond using the details you provide.