We were privileged to visit Eyethu Educare Centre at the Delft Community Library on Mandela Day. We devoted our 67 minutes making soup and distributing it to these precious little ones! We paid a visit to Delft Police Station to thank them for keeping our community safe!
May the wise words of the late Nelson Mandela echo in our hearts forever. “What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead”. Nelson Mandela
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During the month of August we pay homage to women of our nation, it is just fitting that this week we feature one of our phenomenal women in our organisation. Kogie Naidoo, Durban Base Manager has been with the AMS since 1998, here’s a look into her world …
Tell us about yourself? I was born in Addington Hospital, grew up in Chatsworth. I finished school at Westcliff Secondary and completed my Management Degree with UNISA.
Were you in any other trade before? I have always worked in the emergency field even though I don’t have any medical background. I worked at AEMS (now known as EMS) from 1982 to 1994 and thereafter at Medical Rescue International from 1994 to 1998 and then started with AMS in June 1998 to date.
If you could master one skill you don’t have right now, what would it be? A Paramedic.
What do you do in your spare time? Gardening, sewing, reading, and looking after my family.
What is the one thing about you few people know? I have a terribly sweet tooth despite being a diabetic.
What do you enjoy most about your job? Interacting with people and no two days are alike, each day is different.
What is on your bedside table? Hot bag (for the stress, aches and pains), book (which I barely get to read– five pages and I am fast asleep) and my cell phone (for the late night calls from the pilots).
If you could have dinner with five famous people from history, who would they be? Oprah Winfrey, Jennifer Aniston, Gerard Butler, Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela.
What was your first thought when you woke up this morning? Shirley is leaving today, 28 August 2018 – what a sad day for all of us. Better get my tissues ready.
What has been the happiest day of your life? There is a few happy days. My wedding, the day my children and grandchildren were born. Starting work at AMS and flying around KZN in this small aeroplane, not so small after all.
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? A matron in a hospital.
What is your greatest indulgence? Chocolates and butter cream cake.
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? Tea and family.
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? Don’t let anyone dull your sparkle!
What animal best represents you and why? Tigress – strong character and fiercely protective. Even though the ladies in the office think I am a “dragon”.
Any motto you live by? “The task ahead of you is never greater than the strength within you!!!
Meet our team...
During the month of August we pay homage to women of our nation, it is just fitting that this week we feature one of our phenomenal women in our organisation. Kogie Naidoo, Durban Base Manager has been with the AMS since 1998, here’s a look into her world …
Tell us about yourself? I was born in Addington Hospital, grew up in Chatsworth. I finished school at Westcliff Secondary and completed my Management Degree with UNISA.
Were you in any other trade before? I have always worked in the emergency field even though I don’t have any medical background. I worked at AEMS (now known as EMS) from 1982 to 1994 and thereafter at Medical Rescue International from 1994 to 1998 and then started with AMS in June 1998 to date.
If you could master one skill you don’t have right now, what would it be? A Paramedic.
What do you do in your spare time? Gardening, sewing, reading, and looking after my family.
What is the one thing about you few people know? I have a terribly sweet tooth despite being a diabetic.
What do you enjoy most about your job? Interacting with people and no two days are alike, each day is different.
What is on your bedside table? Hot bag (for the stress, aches and pains), book (which I barely get to read– five pages and I am fast asleep) and my cell phone (for the late night calls from the pilots).
If you could have dinner with five famous people from history, who would they be? Oprah Winfrey, Jennifer Aniston, Gerard Butler, Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela.
What was your first thought when you woke up this morning? Shirley is leaving today, 28 August 2018 – what a sad day for all of us. Better get my tissues ready.
What has been the happiest day of your life? There is a few happy days. My wedding, the day my children and grandchildren were born. Starting work at AMS and flying around KZN in this small aeroplane, not so small after all.
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? A matron in a hospital.
What is your greatest indulgence? Chocolates and butter cream cake.
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? Tea and family.
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? Don’t let anyone dull your sparkle!
What animal best represents you and why? Tigress – strong character and fiercely protective. Even though the ladies in the office think I am a “dragon”.
Any motto you live by? “The task ahead of you is never greater than the strength within you!!!
Meet our team...
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Meet our team...
During the month of August we pay homage to women of our nation, it is just fitting that this week we feature one of our phenomenal women in our organisation. Kogie Naidoo, Durban Base Manager has been with the AMS since 1998, here’s a look into her world …
Tell us about yourself? I was born in Addington Hospital, grew up in Chatsworth. I finished school at Westcliff Secondary and completed my Management Degree with UNISA.
Were you in any other trade before? I have always worked in the emergency field even though I don’t have any medical background. I worked at AEMS (now known as EMS) from 1982 to 1994 and thereafter at Medical Rescue International from 1994 to 1998 and then started with AMS in June 1998 to date.
If you could master one skill you don’t have right now, what would it be? A Paramedic.
What do you do in your spare time? Gardening, sewing, reading, and looking after my family.
What is the one thing about you few people know? I have a terribly sweet tooth despite being a diabetic.
What do you enjoy most about your job? Interacting with people and no two days are alike, each day is different.
What is on your bedside table? Hot bag (for the stress, aches and pains), book (which I barely get to read– five pages and I am fast asleep) and my cell phone (for the late night calls from the pilots).
If you could have dinner with five famous people from history, who would they be? Oprah Winfrey, Jennifer Aniston, Gerard Butler, Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela.
What was your first thought when you woke up this morning? Shirley is leaving today, 28 August 2018 – what a sad day for all of us. Better get my tissues ready.
What has been the happiest day of your life? There is a few happy days. My wedding, the day my children and grandchildren were born. Starting work at AMS and flying around KZN in this small aeroplane, not so small after all.
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? A matron in a hospital.
What is your greatest indulgence? Chocolates and butter cream cake.
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? Tea and family.
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? Don’t let anyone dull your sparkle!
What animal best represents you and why? Tigress – strong character and fiercely protective. Even though the ladies in the office think I am a “dragon”.
Any motto you live by? “The task ahead of you is never greater than the strength within you!!!
Meet our team...
During the month of August we pay homage to women of our nation, it is just fitting that this week we feature one of our phenomenal women in our organisation. Kogie Naidoo, Durban Base Manager has been with the AMS since 1998, here’s a look into her world …
Tell us about yourself? I was born in Addington Hospital, grew up in Chatsworth. I finished school at Westcliff Secondary and completed my Management Degree with UNISA.
Were you in any other trade before? I have always worked in the emergency field even though I don’t have any medical background. I worked at AEMS (now known as EMS) from 1982 to 1994 and thereafter at Medical Rescue International from 1994 to 1998 and then started with AMS in June 1998 to date.
If you could master one skill you don’t have right now, what would it be? A Paramedic.
What do you do in your spare time? Gardening, sewing, reading, and looking after my family.
What is the one thing about you few people know? I have a terribly sweet tooth despite being a diabetic.
What do you enjoy most about your job? Interacting with people and no two days are alike, each day is different.
What is on your bedside table? Hot bag (for the stress, aches and pains), book (which I barely get to read– five pages and I am fast asleep) and my cell phone (for the late night calls from the pilots).
If you could have dinner with five famous people from history, who would they be? Oprah Winfrey, Jennifer Aniston, Gerard Butler, Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela.
What was your first thought when you woke up this morning? Shirley is leaving today, 28 August 2018 – what a sad day for all of us. Better get my tissues ready.
What has been the happiest day of your life? There is a few happy days. My wedding, the day my children and grandchildren were born. Starting work at AMS and flying around KZN in this small aeroplane, not so small after all.
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? A matron in a hospital.
What is your greatest indulgence? Chocolates and butter cream cake.
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? Tea and family.
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? Don’t let anyone dull your sparkle!
What animal best represents you and why? Tigress – strong character and fiercely protective. Even though the ladies in the office think I am a “dragon”.
Any motto you live by? “The task ahead of you is never greater than the strength within you!!!
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Today we introduce Riaan Combrinck, Aviation Maintenance Engineer based in Durban. Riaan has been with the organisation for three years and seven months, here’s a look into his world …
Tell us about yourself? “I was born in Bloemfontein, grew up in Pretoria. After completing Matric, I started my career in the SA Air Force immediately as an apprentice aircraft maintenance engineer, qualifying in February 2005.”
If you could master one skill you don’t have right now, what would it be? “Complete mindfulness and inner peace.”
What do you do in your spare time? “What is spare time??? I actually enjoy studying computer programming and building little automation projects for my home.”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “Solving the problems and challenges faced daily.”
If you could have dinner with five famous people from history, who would they be? “Alan Watts, Carl Jung, Nikola Tesla, Lao Tsu and Confucius.”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “The day my beautiful daughter Zanria was born.”
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? “To be a teacher, because they have a great influence on who we become.”
What is your greatest indulgence? “Drinking condensed milk out of the tin… and participating in motorsport.”
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “Peanut butter…..oh and those special individuals that have given their time to help me become the person I am today.”
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? “Do not take anything in life too personal, most of us don’t even know why we are here let alone understand why we are self-conscious.”
Any motto you live by? “Do not listen with the intent to reply, listen with the intent to understand” Stephen Covey.
Meet our team...
Today we introduce Riaan Combrinck, Aviation Maintenance Engineer based in Durban. Riaan has been with the organisation for three years and seven months, here’s a look into his world …
Tell us about yourself? “I was born in Bloemfontein, grew up in Pretoria. After completing Matric, I started my career in the SA Air Force immediately as an apprentice aircraft maintenance engineer, qualifying in February 2005.”
If you could master one skill you don’t have right now, what would it be? “Complete mindfulness and inner peace.”
What do you do in your spare time? “What is spare time??? I actually enjoy studying computer programming and building little automation projects for my home.”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “Solving the problems and challenges faced daily.”
If you could have dinner with five famous people from history, who would they be? “Alan Watts, Carl Jung, Nikola Tesla, Lao Tsu and Confucius.”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “The day my beautiful daughter Zanria was born.”
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? “To be a teacher, because they have a great influence on who we become.”
What is your greatest indulgence? “Drinking condensed milk out of the tin… and participating in motorsport.”
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “Peanut butter…..oh and those special individuals that have given their time to help me become the person I am today.”
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? “Do not take anything in life too personal, most of us don’t even know why we are here let alone understand why we are self-conscious.”
Any motto you live by? “Do not listen with the intent to reply, listen with the intent to understand” Stephen Covey.
Meet our team...
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Meet our team...
Today we introduce Riaan Combrinck, Aviation Maintenance Engineer based in Durban. Riaan has been with the organisation for three years and seven months, here’s a look into his world …
Tell us about yourself? “I was born in Bloemfontein, grew up in Pretoria. After completing Matric, I started my career in the SA Air Force immediately as an apprentice aircraft maintenance engineer, qualifying in February 2005.”
If you could master one skill you don’t have right now, what would it be? “Complete mindfulness and inner peace.”
What do you do in your spare time? “What is spare time??? I actually enjoy studying computer programming and building little automation projects for my home.”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “Solving the problems and challenges faced daily.”
If you could have dinner with five famous people from history, who would they be? “Alan Watts, Carl Jung, Nikola Tesla, Lao Tsu and Confucius.”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “The day my beautiful daughter Zanria was born.”
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? “To be a teacher, because they have a great influence on who we become.”
What is your greatest indulgence? “Drinking condensed milk out of the tin… and participating in motorsport.”
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “Peanut butter…..oh and those special individuals that have given their time to help me become the person I am today.”
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? “Do not take anything in life too personal, most of us don’t even know why we are here let alone understand why we are self-conscious.”
Any motto you live by? “Do not listen with the intent to reply, listen with the intent to understand” Stephen Covey.
Meet our team...
Today we introduce Riaan Combrinck, Aviation Maintenance Engineer based in Durban. Riaan has been with the organisation for three years and seven months, here’s a look into his world …
Tell us about yourself? “I was born in Bloemfontein, grew up in Pretoria. After completing Matric, I started my career in the SA Air Force immediately as an apprentice aircraft maintenance engineer, qualifying in February 2005.”
If you could master one skill you don’t have right now, what would it be? “Complete mindfulness and inner peace.”
What do you do in your spare time? “What is spare time??? I actually enjoy studying computer programming and building little automation projects for my home.”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “Solving the problems and challenges faced daily.”
If you could have dinner with five famous people from history, who would they be? “Alan Watts, Carl Jung, Nikola Tesla, Lao Tsu and Confucius.”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “The day my beautiful daughter Zanria was born.”
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? “To be a teacher, because they have a great influence on who we become.”
What is your greatest indulgence? “Drinking condensed milk out of the tin… and participating in motorsport.”
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “Peanut butter…..oh and those special individuals that have given their time to help me become the person I am today.”
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? “Do not take anything in life too personal, most of us don’t even know why we are here let alone understand why we are self-conscious.”
Any motto you live by? “Do not listen with the intent to reply, listen with the intent to understand” Stephen Covey.
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KwaZulu-Natal 20th Anniversary Celebration
Guest of honour and keynote speaker, Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo celebrated the 20 year partnership with the AMS and the recently launched National Lotteries Commission (NLC) funded mobile medical simulator at Durban Country Club. The AMS in partnership with the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health celebrated 20 years of providing access to healthcare to the rural and urban communities of KwaZulu-Natal (KZN). Please see gallery for more information and images.
KwaZulu-Natal 20th Anniversary Celebration
Guest of honour and keynote speaker, Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo celebrated the 20 year partnership with the AMS and the recently launched National Lotteries Commission (NLC) funded mobile medical simulator at Durban Country Club. The AMS in partnership with the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health celebrated 20 years of providing access to healthcare to the rural and urban communities of KwaZulu-Natal (KZN). Please see gallery for more information and images.
KwaZulu-Natal 20th Anniversary Celebration
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KwaZulu-Natal 20th Anniversary Celebration
Guest of honour and keynote speaker, Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo celebrated the 20 year partnership with the AMS and the recently launched National Lotteries Commission (NLC) funded mobile medical simulator at Durban Country Club. The AMS in partnership with the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health celebrated 20 years of providing access to healthcare to the rural and urban communities of KwaZulu-Natal (KZN). Please see gallery for more information and images.
KwaZulu-Natal 20th Anniversary Celebration
Guest of honour and keynote speaker, Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo celebrated the 20 year partnership with the AMS and the recently launched National Lotteries Commission (NLC) funded mobile medical simulator at Durban Country Club. The AMS in partnership with the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health celebrated 20 years of providing access to healthcare to the rural and urban communities of KwaZulu-Natal (KZN). Please see gallery for more information and images.
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AMS Celebrates the Development of Women
To kickstart Women’s Month, where homage is paid to women of our nation who have helped shaped South Africa and to celebrate those who continue to lead the country, The AMS is celebrating the development of women in the highly skilled aero-medical environment. Minister, Nomafrench Mbombo guest of honour and keynote speaker recognised the role of women in this specialised technical environment that ensures the provision of healthcare services rendered to all communities.
The investment of the AMS training development programme has produced successful results. The organisation successfully trained Ayesha Allies as the second female external load operator (ELO) in the civilian environment (the 1st woman, Lindsey Cyster was also trained by the AMS & is still active in this role). Heather Arnold was employed as the first AMS female Captain on the Pilatus PC 12. Sabrina Govender, a young, newly graduated Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP) was empowered and developed to become a fully-fledged signed-out flight paramedic.
“At AMS we believe in investing in the future by developing skilled specialists and making a significant contribution to the industry. The organisation actively pursues programmes that addresses the shortage of skills within the aero-medical field. We are proud to celebrate the women in our industry who continue to make strides in our society to ensure that healthcare reaches all South Africans”, said Dr Philip Erasmus AMS CEO.
As part of the organisation’s added value service, the AMS established a training unit for the purpose of facilitation of learning and skills development. The establishment of a mobile medical training simulator unit funded by the National Lotteries Commission (NLC) provides a cost effective learning platform for medical personnel to be trained in the field of Emergency Medical Services. “This road based unit will make training more accessible to staff working in the rural areas, creating opportunities for career growth, capacity building, and skills development, ensuring the efficient and equitable utilisation of the air ambulance service. Currently, the role-out of this project is also being led by a young woman, Jocelyn Park-Ross”, Erasmus added.
“We encourage the development of this scarce skill among our emergency medical and aero-medical workers. I am especially proud of the women who train and are successful. We are proud to form part of Women’s Empowerment programme in partnership with AMS that extends beyond 40 years. The long standing partnership with AMS is one of the key factors for success of the programme” said Minister Mbombo.
AMS Celebrates the Development of Women
To kickstart Women’s Month, where homage is paid to women of our nation who have helped shaped South Africa and to celebrate those who continue to lead the country, The AMS is celebrating the development of women in the highly skilled aero-medical environment. Minister, Nomafrench Mbombo guest of honour and keynote speaker recognised the role of women in this specialised technical environment that ensures the provision of healthcare services rendered to all communities.
The investment of the AMS training development programme has produced successful results. The organisation successfully trained Ayesha Allies as the second female external load operator (ELO) in the civilian environment (the 1st woman, Lindsey Cyster was also trained by the AMS & is still active in this role). Heather Arnold was employed as the first AMS female Captain on the Pilatus PC 12. Sabrina Govender, a young, newly graduated Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP) was empowered and developed to become a fully-fledged signed-out flight paramedic.
“At AMS we believe in investing in the future by developing skilled specialists and making a significant contribution to the industry. The organisation actively pursues programmes that addresses the shortage of skills within the aero-medical field. We are proud to celebrate the women in our industry who continue to make strides in our society to ensure that healthcare reaches all South Africans”, said Dr Philip Erasmus AMS CEO.
As part of the organisation’s added value service, the AMS established a training unit for the purpose of facilitation of learning and skills development. The establishment of a mobile medical training simulator unit funded by the National Lotteries Commission (NLC) provides a cost effective learning platform for medical personnel to be trained in the field of Emergency Medical Services. “This road based unit will make training more accessible to staff working in the rural areas, creating opportunities for career growth, capacity building, and skills development, ensuring the efficient and equitable utilisation of the air ambulance service. Currently, the role-out of this project is also being led by a young woman, Jocelyn Park-Ross”, Erasmus added.
“We encourage the development of this scarce skill among our emergency medical and aero-medical workers. I am especially proud of the women who train and are successful. We are proud to form part of Women’s Empowerment programme in partnership with AMS that extends beyond 40 years. The long standing partnership with AMS is one of the key factors for success of the programme” said Minister Mbombo.
AMS Celebrates the Development of Women
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AMS Celebrates the Development of Women
To kickstart Women’s Month, where homage is paid to women of our nation who have helped shaped South Africa and to celebrate those who continue to lead the country, The AMS is celebrating the development of women in the highly skilled aero-medical environment. Minister, Nomafrench Mbombo guest of honour and keynote speaker recognised the role of women in this specialised technical environment that ensures the provision of healthcare services rendered to all communities.
The investment of the AMS training development programme has produced successful results. The organisation successfully trained Ayesha Allies as the second female external load operator (ELO) in the civilian environment (the 1st woman, Lindsey Cyster was also trained by the AMS & is still active in this role). Heather Arnold was employed as the first AMS female Captain on the Pilatus PC 12. Sabrina Govender, a young, newly graduated Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP) was empowered and developed to become a fully-fledged signed-out flight paramedic.
“At AMS we believe in investing in the future by developing skilled specialists and making a significant contribution to the industry. The organisation actively pursues programmes that addresses the shortage of skills within the aero-medical field. We are proud to celebrate the women in our industry who continue to make strides in our society to ensure that healthcare reaches all South Africans”, said Dr Philip Erasmus AMS CEO.
As part of the organisation’s added value service, the AMS established a training unit for the purpose of facilitation of learning and skills development. The establishment of a mobile medical training simulator unit funded by the National Lotteries Commission (NLC) provides a cost effective learning platform for medical personnel to be trained in the field of Emergency Medical Services. “This road based unit will make training more accessible to staff working in the rural areas, creating opportunities for career growth, capacity building, and skills development, ensuring the efficient and equitable utilisation of the air ambulance service. Currently, the role-out of this project is also being led by a young woman, Jocelyn Park-Ross”, Erasmus added.
“We encourage the development of this scarce skill among our emergency medical and aero-medical workers. I am especially proud of the women who train and are successful. We are proud to form part of Women’s Empowerment programme in partnership with AMS that extends beyond 40 years. The long standing partnership with AMS is one of the key factors for success of the programme” said Minister Mbombo.
AMS Celebrates the Development of Women
To kickstart Women’s Month, where homage is paid to women of our nation who have helped shaped South Africa and to celebrate those who continue to lead the country, The AMS is celebrating the development of women in the highly skilled aero-medical environment. Minister, Nomafrench Mbombo guest of honour and keynote speaker recognised the role of women in this specialised technical environment that ensures the provision of healthcare services rendered to all communities.
The investment of the AMS training development programme has produced successful results. The organisation successfully trained Ayesha Allies as the second female external load operator (ELO) in the civilian environment (the 1st woman, Lindsey Cyster was also trained by the AMS & is still active in this role). Heather Arnold was employed as the first AMS female Captain on the Pilatus PC 12. Sabrina Govender, a young, newly graduated Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP) was empowered and developed to become a fully-fledged signed-out flight paramedic.
“At AMS we believe in investing in the future by developing skilled specialists and making a significant contribution to the industry. The organisation actively pursues programmes that addresses the shortage of skills within the aero-medical field. We are proud to celebrate the women in our industry who continue to make strides in our society to ensure that healthcare reaches all South Africans”, said Dr Philip Erasmus AMS CEO.
As part of the organisation’s added value service, the AMS established a training unit for the purpose of facilitation of learning and skills development. The establishment of a mobile medical training simulator unit funded by the National Lotteries Commission (NLC) provides a cost effective learning platform for medical personnel to be trained in the field of Emergency Medical Services. “This road based unit will make training more accessible to staff working in the rural areas, creating opportunities for career growth, capacity building, and skills development, ensuring the efficient and equitable utilisation of the air ambulance service. Currently, the role-out of this project is also being led by a young woman, Jocelyn Park-Ross”, Erasmus added.
“We encourage the development of this scarce skill among our emergency medical and aero-medical workers. I am especially proud of the women who train and are successful. We are proud to form part of Women’s Empowerment programme in partnership with AMS that extends beyond 40 years. The long standing partnership with AMS is one of the key factors for success of the programme” said Minister Mbombo.