Victoria Mxenge Hospital
(formerly King Edward VIII Hospital)

Victoria Mxenge Hospital is a tertiary level hospital providing tertiary services to the whole of KZN and part of Eastern Cape. The hospital has 852 beds with +/- 22 000 out patients monthly and is situated in ward 33 in eThekwini. King Edward VIII is a teaching hospital for the University of KwaZulu Natal Nelson R. Mandela School of Medicine and has a Nursing College

Account of Arya Assar's surgical internship at King Edward VIII hospital

King Edward VIII Hospital 2008-2012 (extracted from Carte Blanche Making a Difference booklet)

History of King Edward hospital

26/06/2025  Kindly note that our telephone lines are down due to stolen cable, however Telkom is trying to FastTrack the process of assisting us. In the mean time we are dependent on emails although there are network challenges here and there. 

  1. CEO'S Office (PA) :  Msibi Zama  Zama.Msibi@kznhealth.gov.za
  2. Communications:  Nontobeko.ndlela@kznhealth.gov.za

Victoria Mxenge Hospital Senior Management Team




Contact

Telephone : +27 (0) 31 360 3111 Alt. number for emergencies: 060 964 0445

Fax : +27 (0) 31 206 1457

Email

Postal Address : P/Bag X02 Congella 4013

Physical Address: Corner of Sydney and Rick Turner (Francois) road, Congella

GPS co-ordinates :30.98950733 | -29.8822222

Vision

To be the best health care institution for our staff and clients, at providing quality health care.

Mission

By providing a caring culture, team approach and leadership in developing functional patient care and health support system; as well as capable and motivated human resources in order to ensure a quality health care experience.

Values

  • Goal oriented (driven to meet objectives
  • Teamwork
  • Integrity and honesty
  • Effective communication
  • Willingness to learn
  • Time management

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Patients accessing services should have the following documents with them:

  • Asylum Seeker Permit
  • Birth Certificate
  • Identity Document
  • Passport with Travelling Documents
  • Permanent Residency Permit
  • Refugee Permit
  • Temporary Resident Permit
  • Appointment Card or Referral Letter
  • Medical Aid Scheme Card (If you belong to a scheme) or Pay Slip
  • Proof of Address (such as Municipal Bill, Tribal Letter or Local Council Letter)
  • Unemployment Card or Social Pensioners Card



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If you have any questions, complaints, suggestions or compliments regarding Victoria Mxenge Hospital, please contact the Public Relations Officer :

Name : Ms Nontobeko Ndlela

Telephone Number : 031 360 3021

Fax Number : 031 206 1457

Email


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This page last edited on 26 June, 2025

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