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Pick n Pay Cape Argus Cycle Tour 2008
The AMS would like to take this opportunity to thank all the staff and volunteers that participated in the Pick n Pay Cape Argus Cycle Tour. A special thank you to Medscheme for the sponsorship of the AMS cycling kit as well as the support teams that cheered the riders along the way and welcomed them at the finish.
The SA Red Cross Air Mercy Service is a non-profit organisation operating in the Western Cape, Northern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga and the Free State Provinces, providing an air ambulance network, rural health outreach and emergency rescue service to metropolitan areas and remote rural communities. In each province the AMS works in conjunction with the Provincial Departments of Health.
Pick n Pay Cape Argus Cycle Tour 2008
The AMS would like to take this opportunity to thank all the staff and volunteers that participated in the Pick n Pay Cape Argus Cycle Tour. A special thank you to Medscheme for the sponsorship of the AMS cycling kit as well as the support teams that cheered the riders along the way and welcomed them at the finish.
The SA Red Cross Air Mercy Service is a non-profit organisation operating in the Western Cape, Northern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga and the Free State Provinces, providing an air ambulance network, rural health outreach and emergency rescue service to metropolitan areas and remote rural communities. In each province the AMS works in conjunction with the Provincial Departments of Health.
Pick n Pay Cape Argus Cycle Tour 2008
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Pick n Pay Cape Argus Cycle Tour 2008
The AMS would like to take this opportunity to thank all the staff and volunteers that participated in the Pick n Pay Cape Argus Cycle Tour. A special thank you to Medscheme for the sponsorship of the AMS cycling kit as well as the support teams that cheered the riders along the way and welcomed them at the finish.
The SA Red Cross Air Mercy Service is a non-profit organisation operating in the Western Cape, Northern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga and the Free State Provinces, providing an air ambulance network, rural health outreach and emergency rescue service to metropolitan areas and remote rural communities. In each province the AMS works in conjunction with the Provincial Departments of Health.
Pick n Pay Cape Argus Cycle Tour 2008
The AMS would like to take this opportunity to thank all the staff and volunteers that participated in the Pick n Pay Cape Argus Cycle Tour. A special thank you to Medscheme for the sponsorship of the AMS cycling kit as well as the support teams that cheered the riders along the way and welcomed them at the finish.
The SA Red Cross Air Mercy Service is a non-profit organisation operating in the Western Cape, Northern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga and the Free State Provinces, providing an air ambulance network, rural health outreach and emergency rescue service to metropolitan areas and remote rural communities. In each province the AMS works in conjunction with the Provincial Departments of Health.
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Sea Rescue - Hout Bay
Hout Bay fisherman missing after boat capsizes
Photographer: Andrew Ingram
Sea Rescue - Hout Bay
Hout Bay fisherman missing after boat capsizes
Photographer: Andrew Ingram
Sea Rescue - Hout Bay
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Sea Rescue - Hout Bay
Hout Bay fisherman missing after boat capsizes
Photographer: Andrew Ingram
Sea Rescue - Hout Bay
Hout Bay fisherman missing after boat capsizes
Photographer: Andrew Ingram
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Pick n Pay Cape Argus Cycle Tour 2009
After what has been described as the ‘most gruelling Cape Argus Cycle Tour' ever, we are proud to say well done to all our cyclists for venturing into the howling wind on Sunday, 08 March 2009 to participate in the Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour. To our support team who cheered our cyclists along the way, thank you for your contribution for making the day a success.
A special word of thanks to our sponsors: Be Safe Paramedical Supplies, Welch Allyn and Africon for sponsoring the AMS cycling kit as well as the support team golf shirts and caps. Without your support this event would not have been possible.
Pick n Pay Cape Argus Cycle Tour 2009
After what has been described as the ‘most gruelling Cape Argus Cycle Tour' ever, we are proud to say well done to all our cyclists for venturing into the howling wind on Sunday, 08 March 2009 to participate in the Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour. To our support team who cheered our cyclists along the way, thank you for your contribution for making the day a success.
A special word of thanks to our sponsors: Be Safe Paramedical Supplies, Welch Allyn and Africon for sponsoring the AMS cycling kit as well as the support team golf shirts and caps. Without your support this event would not have been possible.
Pick n Pay Cape Argus Cycle Tour 2009
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Pick n Pay Cape Argus Cycle Tour 2009
After what has been described as the ‘most gruelling Cape Argus Cycle Tour' ever, we are proud to say well done to all our cyclists for venturing into the howling wind on Sunday, 08 March 2009 to participate in the Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour. To our support team who cheered our cyclists along the way, thank you for your contribution for making the day a success.
A special word of thanks to our sponsors: Be Safe Paramedical Supplies, Welch Allyn and Africon for sponsoring the AMS cycling kit as well as the support team golf shirts and caps. Without your support this event would not have been possible.
Pick n Pay Cape Argus Cycle Tour 2009
After what has been described as the ‘most gruelling Cape Argus Cycle Tour' ever, we are proud to say well done to all our cyclists for venturing into the howling wind on Sunday, 08 March 2009 to participate in the Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour. To our support team who cheered our cyclists along the way, thank you for your contribution for making the day a success.
A special word of thanks to our sponsors: Be Safe Paramedical Supplies, Welch Allyn and Africon for sponsoring the AMS cycling kit as well as the support team golf shirts and caps. Without your support this event would not have been possible.
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South African Red Cross Society and AMS sends food parcels to Oudtshoorn
The South African Red Cross Society and AMS sends food parcels to stranded and helpless victims of the Oudtshoorn floods. Photographer: Roger Sedres
South African Red Cross Society and AMS sends food parcels to Oudtshoorn
The South African Red Cross Society and AMS sends food parcels to stranded and helpless victims of the Oudtshoorn floods. Photographer: Roger Sedres
South African Red Cross Society and AMS sends food parcels to Oudtshoorn
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South African Red Cross Society and AMS sends food parcels to Oudtshoorn
The South African Red Cross Society and AMS sends food parcels to stranded and helpless victims of the Oudtshoorn floods. Photographer: Roger Sedres
South African Red Cross Society and AMS sends food parcels to Oudtshoorn
The South African Red Cross Society and AMS sends food parcels to stranded and helpless victims of the Oudtshoorn floods. Photographer: Roger Sedres
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De Beers Funding expands AMS Northern Cape operations
AMS launched its new vehicles, funded by De Beers. This sponsorship will complement the services delivered by AMS to the community of the Northern Cape.
The support vehicles will be used to transport medical teams to rural areas when the AMS aircraft cannot land due to bad weather thereby preventing the cancellation of much needed clinics.
Presently, the services are provided to areas with a landing strip in close proximity to the hospitals so that health care providers can be flown in and out on daily visits. However,the availability of airstrips limits access to the AMS services. It has become evident that there is a need for a ground support unit. This will however only be undertaken in areas where the distances travelled are not too great.
Photographer: Paul Job
De Beers Funding expands AMS Northern Cape operations
AMS launched its new vehicles, funded by De Beers. This sponsorship will complement the services delivered by AMS to the community of the Northern Cape.
The support vehicles will be used to transport medical teams to rural areas when the AMS aircraft cannot land due to bad weather thereby preventing the cancellation of much needed clinics.
Presently, the services are provided to areas with a landing strip in close proximity to the hospitals so that health care providers can be flown in and out on daily visits. However,the availability of airstrips limits access to the AMS services. It has become evident that there is a need for a ground support unit. This will however only be undertaken in areas where the distances travelled are not too great.
Photographer: Paul Job
De Beers Funding expands AMS Northern Cape operations
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De Beers Funding expands AMS Northern Cape operations
AMS launched its new vehicles, funded by De Beers. This sponsorship will complement the services delivered by AMS to the community of the Northern Cape.
The support vehicles will be used to transport medical teams to rural areas when the AMS aircraft cannot land due to bad weather thereby preventing the cancellation of much needed clinics.
Presently, the services are provided to areas with a landing strip in close proximity to the hospitals so that health care providers can be flown in and out on daily visits. However,the availability of airstrips limits access to the AMS services. It has become evident that there is a need for a ground support unit. This will however only be undertaken in areas where the distances travelled are not too great.
Photographer: Paul Job
De Beers Funding expands AMS Northern Cape operations
AMS launched its new vehicles, funded by De Beers. This sponsorship will complement the services delivered by AMS to the community of the Northern Cape.
The support vehicles will be used to transport medical teams to rural areas when the AMS aircraft cannot land due to bad weather thereby preventing the cancellation of much needed clinics.
Presently, the services are provided to areas with a landing strip in close proximity to the hospitals so that health care providers can be flown in and out on daily visits. However,the availability of airstrips limits access to the AMS services. It has become evident that there is a need for a ground support unit. This will however only be undertaken in areas where the distances travelled are not too great.
Photographer: Paul Job
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Red Cross ‘Flying Doctors’ upgrade medical rescue aircraft - ‘diamond support’ for Air Mercy Service
The SA Red Cross Air Mercy Service (AMS) today unveiled its refitted addition to its fleet of specialist medical rescue aircraft. The Red Cross AMS provides flying doctor services to outlying rural towns of the Northern Cape, and transfers patients by specially converted aircraft to treatment centers in Kimberley.
De Beers (R1.6 million in total), ExecuJet (R942 000) and the National Lottery Board (R850 000) funded the extension and building of a larger hangar at the Kimberley Airport for flying doctor operations and De Beers funding also enabled the medical conversion of the Air Mercy Service Pilatus PC-12aircraft; installing a R800 000 specialist MedPac Medical Interior which better equips the aircrafts medical staff to attend to ill and injured patients. The newly fitted aircraft was launched today at an event attended by Northern Cape government representatives, corporate business leaders and volunteer doctors and medical professionals.
David Noko, the managing director of De Beers Consolidated Mines, noted that working together in partnership with NGO's and the National and Provincial government all supporting such social services enabled more specialist social services to be delivered on a wider basis than would be possible if funding was not shared. He said:" This Red Cross AMS service is one of the projects all our De Beers employees are proud we support as a company because of the huge impact it has in the lives of children, women and the elderly in the rural Northern Cape; providing access to health care as well as training and capacity building for doctors and other health professionals at rural clinics and hospitals in the Province. It is encouraging for the private sector to see this programme grow from strength to strength, providing professional services to thousands of people in need each year, through the partnership between the SA Red Cross AMS, the Northern Cape Department of Health and De Beers." He concluded;" We have always been committed to investing in communities in which we operate and we support the government in fighting poverty, unemployment, and in the provision of education and health care." In the last year, De Beers spent around R80 million helping over 350 social investment projects in South Africa, mostly in communities near diamond mining operations in four provinces. "
Photographer: Roger Sedres
Red Cross ‘Flying Doctors’ upgrade medical rescue aircraft - ‘diamond support’ for Air Mercy Service
The SA Red Cross Air Mercy Service (AMS) today unveiled its refitted addition to its fleet of specialist medical rescue aircraft. The Red Cross AMS provides flying doctor services to outlying rural towns of the Northern Cape, and transfers patients by specially converted aircraft to treatment centers in Kimberley.
De Beers (R1.6 million in total), ExecuJet (R942 000) and the National Lottery Board (R850 000) funded the extension and building of a larger hangar at the Kimberley Airport for flying doctor operations and De Beers funding also enabled the medical conversion of the Air Mercy Service Pilatus PC-12aircraft; installing a R800 000 specialist MedPac Medical Interior which better equips the aircrafts medical staff to attend to ill and injured patients. The newly fitted aircraft was launched today at an event attended by Northern Cape government representatives, corporate business leaders and volunteer doctors and medical professionals.
David Noko, the managing director of De Beers Consolidated Mines, noted that working together in partnership with NGO's and the National and Provincial government all supporting such social services enabled more specialist social services to be delivered on a wider basis than would be possible if funding was not shared. He said:" This Red Cross AMS service is one of the projects all our De Beers employees are proud we support as a company because of the huge impact it has in the lives of children, women and the elderly in the rural Northern Cape; providing access to health care as well as training and capacity building for doctors and other health professionals at rural clinics and hospitals in the Province. It is encouraging for the private sector to see this programme grow from strength to strength, providing professional services to thousands of people in need each year, through the partnership between the SA Red Cross AMS, the Northern Cape Department of Health and De Beers." He concluded;" We have always been committed to investing in communities in which we operate and we support the government in fighting poverty, unemployment, and in the provision of education and health care." In the last year, De Beers spent around R80 million helping over 350 social investment projects in South Africa, mostly in communities near diamond mining operations in four provinces. "
Photographer: Roger Sedres
Red Cross ‘Flying Doctors’ upgrade medical rescue aircraft - ‘diamond support’ for Air Mercy Service
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Red Cross ‘Flying Doctors’ upgrade medical rescue aircraft - ‘diamond support’ for Air Mercy Service
The SA Red Cross Air Mercy Service (AMS) today unveiled its refitted addition to its fleet of specialist medical rescue aircraft. The Red Cross AMS provides flying doctor services to outlying rural towns of the Northern Cape, and transfers patients by specially converted aircraft to treatment centers in Kimberley.
De Beers (R1.6 million in total), ExecuJet (R942 000) and the National Lottery Board (R850 000) funded the extension and building of a larger hangar at the Kimberley Airport for flying doctor operations and De Beers funding also enabled the medical conversion of the Air Mercy Service Pilatus PC-12aircraft; installing a R800 000 specialist MedPac Medical Interior which better equips the aircrafts medical staff to attend to ill and injured patients. The newly fitted aircraft was launched today at an event attended by Northern Cape government representatives, corporate business leaders and volunteer doctors and medical professionals.
David Noko, the managing director of De Beers Consolidated Mines, noted that working together in partnership with NGO's and the National and Provincial government all supporting such social services enabled more specialist social services to be delivered on a wider basis than would be possible if funding was not shared. He said:" This Red Cross AMS service is one of the projects all our De Beers employees are proud we support as a company because of the huge impact it has in the lives of children, women and the elderly in the rural Northern Cape; providing access to health care as well as training and capacity building for doctors and other health professionals at rural clinics and hospitals in the Province. It is encouraging for the private sector to see this programme grow from strength to strength, providing professional services to thousands of people in need each year, through the partnership between the SA Red Cross AMS, the Northern Cape Department of Health and De Beers." He concluded;" We have always been committed to investing in communities in which we operate and we support the government in fighting poverty, unemployment, and in the provision of education and health care." In the last year, De Beers spent around R80 million helping over 350 social investment projects in South Africa, mostly in communities near diamond mining operations in four provinces. "
Photographer: Roger Sedres
Red Cross ‘Flying Doctors’ upgrade medical rescue aircraft - ‘diamond support’ for Air Mercy Service
The SA Red Cross Air Mercy Service (AMS) today unveiled its refitted addition to its fleet of specialist medical rescue aircraft. The Red Cross AMS provides flying doctor services to outlying rural towns of the Northern Cape, and transfers patients by specially converted aircraft to treatment centers in Kimberley.
De Beers (R1.6 million in total), ExecuJet (R942 000) and the National Lottery Board (R850 000) funded the extension and building of a larger hangar at the Kimberley Airport for flying doctor operations and De Beers funding also enabled the medical conversion of the Air Mercy Service Pilatus PC-12aircraft; installing a R800 000 specialist MedPac Medical Interior which better equips the aircrafts medical staff to attend to ill and injured patients. The newly fitted aircraft was launched today at an event attended by Northern Cape government representatives, corporate business leaders and volunteer doctors and medical professionals.
David Noko, the managing director of De Beers Consolidated Mines, noted that working together in partnership with NGO's and the National and Provincial government all supporting such social services enabled more specialist social services to be delivered on a wider basis than would be possible if funding was not shared. He said:" This Red Cross AMS service is one of the projects all our De Beers employees are proud we support as a company because of the huge impact it has in the lives of children, women and the elderly in the rural Northern Cape; providing access to health care as well as training and capacity building for doctors and other health professionals at rural clinics and hospitals in the Province. It is encouraging for the private sector to see this programme grow from strength to strength, providing professional services to thousands of people in need each year, through the partnership between the SA Red Cross AMS, the Northern Cape Department of Health and De Beers." He concluded;" We have always been committed to investing in communities in which we operate and we support the government in fighting poverty, unemployment, and in the provision of education and health care." In the last year, De Beers spent around R80 million helping over 350 social investment projects in South Africa, mostly in communities near diamond mining operations in four provinces. "
Photographer: Roger Sedres
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Mercy Marathon 2007
After a grueling 2 500km walk Tommy Michael (60), Cliff Beautement (72), Eddie Michael (65) and Malcolm Johnson (49) were welcomed by AMS at their head office at the Cape Town International Airport on Sunday 03 June 2007. The welcoming event to acknowledge their remarkable dedication was proudly sponsored by Medscheme.
These four men started the tough 2 500 km walk on Saturday April 28, from the AMS base in Richard's Bay with the aim of promoting and raising funds for the AMS to continue their life saving, life changing work. During their walk they were welcomed by the Mayor in each town that they passed through. Executive Mayor of Cape Town, Helen Zille will also be present to welcome the men and sign the scroll that has passed from Mayor to Mayor to write a message of support.
The lifeblood of this organisation is its people. The AMS paramedics, pilots and health practitioners are all ordinary people doing extraordinary work under difficult circumstances. It is to these everyday heroes that the Mercy Marathon is dedicated.
Photographer: Roger Sedres
Mercy Marathon 2007
After a grueling 2 500km walk Tommy Michael (60), Cliff Beautement (72), Eddie Michael (65) and Malcolm Johnson (49) were welcomed by AMS at their head office at the Cape Town International Airport on Sunday 03 June 2007. The welcoming event to acknowledge their remarkable dedication was proudly sponsored by Medscheme.
These four men started the tough 2 500 km walk on Saturday April 28, from the AMS base in Richard's Bay with the aim of promoting and raising funds for the AMS to continue their life saving, life changing work. During their walk they were welcomed by the Mayor in each town that they passed through. Executive Mayor of Cape Town, Helen Zille will also be present to welcome the men and sign the scroll that has passed from Mayor to Mayor to write a message of support.
The lifeblood of this organisation is its people. The AMS paramedics, pilots and health practitioners are all ordinary people doing extraordinary work under difficult circumstances. It is to these everyday heroes that the Mercy Marathon is dedicated.
Photographer: Roger Sedres
Mercy Marathon 2007
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Mercy Marathon 2007
After a grueling 2 500km walk Tommy Michael (60), Cliff Beautement (72), Eddie Michael (65) and Malcolm Johnson (49) were welcomed by AMS at their head office at the Cape Town International Airport on Sunday 03 June 2007. The welcoming event to acknowledge their remarkable dedication was proudly sponsored by Medscheme.
These four men started the tough 2 500 km walk on Saturday April 28, from the AMS base in Richard's Bay with the aim of promoting and raising funds for the AMS to continue their life saving, life changing work. During their walk they were welcomed by the Mayor in each town that they passed through. Executive Mayor of Cape Town, Helen Zille will also be present to welcome the men and sign the scroll that has passed from Mayor to Mayor to write a message of support.
The lifeblood of this organisation is its people. The AMS paramedics, pilots and health practitioners are all ordinary people doing extraordinary work under difficult circumstances. It is to these everyday heroes that the Mercy Marathon is dedicated.
Photographer: Roger Sedres
Mercy Marathon 2007
After a grueling 2 500km walk Tommy Michael (60), Cliff Beautement (72), Eddie Michael (65) and Malcolm Johnson (49) were welcomed by AMS at their head office at the Cape Town International Airport on Sunday 03 June 2007. The welcoming event to acknowledge their remarkable dedication was proudly sponsored by Medscheme.
These four men started the tough 2 500 km walk on Saturday April 28, from the AMS base in Richard's Bay with the aim of promoting and raising funds for the AMS to continue their life saving, life changing work. During their walk they were welcomed by the Mayor in each town that they passed through. Executive Mayor of Cape Town, Helen Zille will also be present to welcome the men and sign the scroll that has passed from Mayor to Mayor to write a message of support.
The lifeblood of this organisation is its people. The AMS paramedics, pilots and health practitioners are all ordinary people doing extraordinary work under difficult circumstances. It is to these everyday heroes that the Mercy Marathon is dedicated.
Photographer: Roger Sedres
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Flood Rescue - Oudtshoorn
Tourists are rescued from a flood that capsized bus.
Flood Rescue - Oudtshoorn
Tourists are rescued from a flood that capsized bus.
Flood Rescue - Oudtshoorn
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Flood Rescue - Oudtshoorn
Tourists are rescued from a flood that capsized bus.
Flood Rescue - Oudtshoorn
Tourists are rescued from a flood that capsized bus.
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African Aerospace and Defence (AAD) 2008
The AMS in partnership with Eurocopter Southern Africa and Agusta Westland participated in the African Aerospace and Defence (AAD) that took place at the Air Force base in Ysterplaat from the 17th of September until the 21st of September.
African Aerospace and Defence (AAD) 2008
The AMS in partnership with Eurocopter Southern Africa and Agusta Westland participated in the African Aerospace and Defence (AAD) that took place at the Air Force base in Ysterplaat from the 17th of September until the 21st of September.
African Aerospace and Defence (AAD) 2008
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African Aerospace and Defence (AAD) 2008
The AMS in partnership with Eurocopter Southern Africa and Agusta Westland participated in the African Aerospace and Defence (AAD) that took place at the Air Force base in Ysterplaat from the 17th of September until the 21st of September.
African Aerospace and Defence (AAD) 2008
The AMS in partnership with Eurocopter Southern Africa and Agusta Westland participated in the African Aerospace and Defence (AAD) that took place at the Air Force base in Ysterplaat from the 17th of September until the 21st of September.
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Let's stand together to fight COVID 19
Let’s all work together to fight the spread of COVID-19. The AMS is committed to do everything in its power to work with government and society to fight this pandemic. Stay informed and take the necessary precaution to curb the spread of the Coranavirus! We will continue to render services to all South Africans, taking the necessary protective measures to keep our staff, patients and health workers safe. #COVID19 #Coronavirus Poster credit: National Department of Health
Let's stand together to fight COVID 19
Let’s all work together to fight the spread of COVID-19. The AMS is committed to do everything in its power to work with government and society to fight this pandemic. Stay informed and take the necessary precaution to curb the spread of the Coranavirus! We will continue to render services to all South Africans, taking the necessary protective measures to keep our staff, patients and health workers safe. #COVID19 #Coronavirus Poster credit: National Department of Health
Let's stand together to fight COVID 19
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Let's stand together to fight COVID 19
Let’s all work together to fight the spread of COVID-19. The AMS is committed to do everything in its power to work with government and society to fight this pandemic. Stay informed and take the necessary precaution to curb the spread of the Coranavirus! We will continue to render services to all South Africans, taking the necessary protective measures to keep our staff, patients and health workers safe. #COVID19 #Coronavirus Poster credit: National Department of Health
Let's stand together to fight COVID 19
Let’s all work together to fight the spread of COVID-19. The AMS is committed to do everything in its power to work with government and society to fight this pandemic. Stay informed and take the necessary precaution to curb the spread of the Coranavirus! We will continue to render services to all South Africans, taking the necessary protective measures to keep our staff, patients and health workers safe. #COVID19 #Coronavirus Poster credit: National Department of Health
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Meet our team ...
Today we introduce Werner Norval, Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP) based at our Cape Town base. Werner, another fitness and outdoor enthusiast, joined the AMS family in November, here’s a look into his world …
Tell us about yourself: “I grew up in Cape Town and attended DF Malan High School. I went on to study BCom Financial Accounting at Stellenbosch University. I soon realised that it was not for me. In 2007 I started working for Old Mutual as a financial adviser. During the first three years at Old Mutual, I studied financial planning at Milpark Business School. I worked for Old Mutual for another three years, six years in total. I then later resigned, re-did my matric Maths, Science and Biology and applied to study the BEMC course at the University of Johannesburg. After obtaining my degree in 2017 I started to work for Netcare911 in their ICU division. I was introduced to the aero-medical environment where I spent a year flying part time for them on their helicopter as an Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP). I resigned in October 2019 and started with AMS in November 2019.”
Were you in any other trade before? “Yes, finance.”
Why did you choose to join the AMS? “I believe it is a great company to work for. The experience I am gaining in the aero-medical environment with them is priceless.”
If you could master one skill you don’t have right now, what would it be? “To become a helicopter pilot.”
What do you do in your spare time? “I like to exercise, running and swimming specifically. Furthermore, my spare time goes towards planning my wedding and honeymoon later this year. I also like to braai and socialise with friends. I also have a motorbike that I enjoy doing some day trips on.”
What might someone be surprised to know about you? “I look much older than I really am!”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “Being able to serve the community and care for patients. Also, my office has the best view anyone can ask for.”
What is on your bedside table? “A lamp, fan and heater.”
If you could have dinner with five famous people from history, who would they be? “Hitler I suppose; however, I am not that much into famous people. I would rather have dinner with my friends.”
When your friends/family find out what you do, what do they say or ask? “They always make a comment regarding the things we see and that they have a lot of respect for what we do.”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “That day is still coming…9 May 2020, my wedding day!”
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? “To be the helicopter pilot.”
What is your greatest indulgence? “Anything sweet, but I don’t share my tinkies!”
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “My soon to be wife! Oh, and oxygen! Typical paramedic thing to say.”
What is the one quality you feel best describes you? “Loyal.”
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? “Laugh every day!”
Do you have a life philosophy? “Don’t overthink. I struggle with that.”
Meet our team ...
Today we introduce Werner Norval, Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP) based at our Cape Town base. Werner, another fitness and outdoor enthusiast, joined the AMS family in November, here’s a look into his world …
Tell us about yourself: “I grew up in Cape Town and attended DF Malan High School. I went on to study BCom Financial Accounting at Stellenbosch University. I soon realised that it was not for me. In 2007 I started working for Old Mutual as a financial adviser. During the first three years at Old Mutual, I studied financial planning at Milpark Business School. I worked for Old Mutual for another three years, six years in total. I then later resigned, re-did my matric Maths, Science and Biology and applied to study the BEMC course at the University of Johannesburg. After obtaining my degree in 2017 I started to work for Netcare911 in their ICU division. I was introduced to the aero-medical environment where I spent a year flying part time for them on their helicopter as an Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP). I resigned in October 2019 and started with AMS in November 2019.”
Were you in any other trade before? “Yes, finance.”
Why did you choose to join the AMS? “I believe it is a great company to work for. The experience I am gaining in the aero-medical environment with them is priceless.”
If you could master one skill you don’t have right now, what would it be? “To become a helicopter pilot.”
What do you do in your spare time? “I like to exercise, running and swimming specifically. Furthermore, my spare time goes towards planning my wedding and honeymoon later this year. I also like to braai and socialise with friends. I also have a motorbike that I enjoy doing some day trips on.”
What might someone be surprised to know about you? “I look much older than I really am!”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “Being able to serve the community and care for patients. Also, my office has the best view anyone can ask for.”
What is on your bedside table? “A lamp, fan and heater.”
If you could have dinner with five famous people from history, who would they be? “Hitler I suppose; however, I am not that much into famous people. I would rather have dinner with my friends.”
When your friends/family find out what you do, what do they say or ask? “They always make a comment regarding the things we see and that they have a lot of respect for what we do.”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “That day is still coming…9 May 2020, my wedding day!”
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? “To be the helicopter pilot.”
What is your greatest indulgence? “Anything sweet, but I don’t share my tinkies!”
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “My soon to be wife! Oh, and oxygen! Typical paramedic thing to say.”
What is the one quality you feel best describes you? “Loyal.”
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? “Laugh every day!”
Do you have a life philosophy? “Don’t overthink. I struggle with that.”
Meet our team ...
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Meet our team ...
Today we introduce Werner Norval, Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP) based at our Cape Town base. Werner, another fitness and outdoor enthusiast, joined the AMS family in November, here’s a look into his world …
Tell us about yourself: “I grew up in Cape Town and attended DF Malan High School. I went on to study BCom Financial Accounting at Stellenbosch University. I soon realised that it was not for me. In 2007 I started working for Old Mutual as a financial adviser. During the first three years at Old Mutual, I studied financial planning at Milpark Business School. I worked for Old Mutual for another three years, six years in total. I then later resigned, re-did my matric Maths, Science and Biology and applied to study the BEMC course at the University of Johannesburg. After obtaining my degree in 2017 I started to work for Netcare911 in their ICU division. I was introduced to the aero-medical environment where I spent a year flying part time for them on their helicopter as an Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP). I resigned in October 2019 and started with AMS in November 2019.”
Were you in any other trade before? “Yes, finance.”
Why did you choose to join the AMS? “I believe it is a great company to work for. The experience I am gaining in the aero-medical environment with them is priceless.”
If you could master one skill you don’t have right now, what would it be? “To become a helicopter pilot.”
What do you do in your spare time? “I like to exercise, running and swimming specifically. Furthermore, my spare time goes towards planning my wedding and honeymoon later this year. I also like to braai and socialise with friends. I also have a motorbike that I enjoy doing some day trips on.”
What might someone be surprised to know about you? “I look much older than I really am!”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “Being able to serve the community and care for patients. Also, my office has the best view anyone can ask for.”
What is on your bedside table? “A lamp, fan and heater.”
If you could have dinner with five famous people from history, who would they be? “Hitler I suppose; however, I am not that much into famous people. I would rather have dinner with my friends.”
When your friends/family find out what you do, what do they say or ask? “They always make a comment regarding the things we see and that they have a lot of respect for what we do.”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “That day is still coming…9 May 2020, my wedding day!”
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? “To be the helicopter pilot.”
What is your greatest indulgence? “Anything sweet, but I don’t share my tinkies!”
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “My soon to be wife! Oh, and oxygen! Typical paramedic thing to say.”
What is the one quality you feel best describes you? “Loyal.”
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? “Laugh every day!”
Do you have a life philosophy? “Don’t overthink. I struggle with that.”
Meet our team ...
Today we introduce Werner Norval, Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP) based at our Cape Town base. Werner, another fitness and outdoor enthusiast, joined the AMS family in November, here’s a look into his world …
Tell us about yourself: “I grew up in Cape Town and attended DF Malan High School. I went on to study BCom Financial Accounting at Stellenbosch University. I soon realised that it was not for me. In 2007 I started working for Old Mutual as a financial adviser. During the first three years at Old Mutual, I studied financial planning at Milpark Business School. I worked for Old Mutual for another three years, six years in total. I then later resigned, re-did my matric Maths, Science and Biology and applied to study the BEMC course at the University of Johannesburg. After obtaining my degree in 2017 I started to work for Netcare911 in their ICU division. I was introduced to the aero-medical environment where I spent a year flying part time for them on their helicopter as an Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP). I resigned in October 2019 and started with AMS in November 2019.”
Were you in any other trade before? “Yes, finance.”
Why did you choose to join the AMS? “I believe it is a great company to work for. The experience I am gaining in the aero-medical environment with them is priceless.”
If you could master one skill you don’t have right now, what would it be? “To become a helicopter pilot.”
What do you do in your spare time? “I like to exercise, running and swimming specifically. Furthermore, my spare time goes towards planning my wedding and honeymoon later this year. I also like to braai and socialise with friends. I also have a motorbike that I enjoy doing some day trips on.”
What might someone be surprised to know about you? “I look much older than I really am!”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “Being able to serve the community and care for patients. Also, my office has the best view anyone can ask for.”
What is on your bedside table? “A lamp, fan and heater.”
If you could have dinner with five famous people from history, who would they be? “Hitler I suppose; however, I am not that much into famous people. I would rather have dinner with my friends.”
When your friends/family find out what you do, what do they say or ask? “They always make a comment regarding the things we see and that they have a lot of respect for what we do.”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “That day is still coming…9 May 2020, my wedding day!”
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? “To be the helicopter pilot.”
What is your greatest indulgence? “Anything sweet, but I don’t share my tinkies!”
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “My soon to be wife! Oh, and oxygen! Typical paramedic thing to say.”
What is the one quality you feel best describes you? “Loyal.”
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? “Laugh every day!”
Do you have a life philosophy? “Don’t overthink. I struggle with that.”
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Meet our team ...
Newly graduate and self-motivator Anathi Matutu joined the AMS family as Junior Accountant in our Finance Department in February this year. Here’s a look into Anathi’s world …
Who is Anathi Matutu? “I am from a windy city called Port Elizabeth. I am the last born amongst three girls. I have recently completed my Bachelor of Commerce degree, majoring in Financial Accounting at the University of the Western Cape (UWC). I am also a hardworking young female who is self- motivated, determined and have a desire to succeed.”
Were you in any other trade before? “Previously, I was a student assistant at my varsity where I assisted students in leasing out prescribed textbooks.”
Why did you choose to join the AMS? “The first thing that caught my eye when searching the organisation was the humanitarian aspect, providing maximum service to the community which is what I believe and am passionate about - offering my service to the community.”
If you could master one skill you don’t have right now, what would it be? “Initiative. I am a person who likes to suggest from activities to creating a norm.”
What do you do in your spare time? “I read books, listen to music and casually bake with my friends.”
What might someone be surprised to know about you? “I am not reserved as I appear to be. Once I am used to the environment and someone I become more relaxed and engaging.”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “My job does not only focus on a particular aspect. Every day you learn something new, which is what I enjoy most about my job.”
What is on your bedside table? “Journal, tissue, scented candles and vaseline.”
If you could have dinner with five famous people from history, who would they be?
“Martin Luther King, Mother Teresa, Albert Einstein, Coco Chanel and Nelson Mandela.”
When your friends/family find out what you do, what do they say or ask? “They literally asked me about journal entries, balance sheet (if it did balance) and VAT because I used to tell them a lot when I was still a student.”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “Completing my degree and getting a job that is in line with what I studied.”
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? “An engineer.”
What is your greatest indulgence? “I cannot decide on one. But anything with sugar – cake, doughnut, chocolate, etc.”
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “I cannot live without lipstick.”
What is the one quality you feel best describes you? “Punctual.”
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? “Obstacles are the cost of greatness”
Do you have a life philosophy? “Yes. To be still in the midst of chaos and to accept things as they are and enjoy life.”
Meet our team ...
Newly graduate and self-motivator Anathi Matutu joined the AMS family as Junior Accountant in our Finance Department in February this year. Here’s a look into Anathi’s world …
Who is Anathi Matutu? “I am from a windy city called Port Elizabeth. I am the last born amongst three girls. I have recently completed my Bachelor of Commerce degree, majoring in Financial Accounting at the University of the Western Cape (UWC). I am also a hardworking young female who is self- motivated, determined and have a desire to succeed.”
Were you in any other trade before? “Previously, I was a student assistant at my varsity where I assisted students in leasing out prescribed textbooks.”
Why did you choose to join the AMS? “The first thing that caught my eye when searching the organisation was the humanitarian aspect, providing maximum service to the community which is what I believe and am passionate about - offering my service to the community.”
If you could master one skill you don’t have right now, what would it be? “Initiative. I am a person who likes to suggest from activities to creating a norm.”
What do you do in your spare time? “I read books, listen to music and casually bake with my friends.”
What might someone be surprised to know about you? “I am not reserved as I appear to be. Once I am used to the environment and someone I become more relaxed and engaging.”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “My job does not only focus on a particular aspect. Every day you learn something new, which is what I enjoy most about my job.”
What is on your bedside table? “Journal, tissue, scented candles and vaseline.”
If you could have dinner with five famous people from history, who would they be?
“Martin Luther King, Mother Teresa, Albert Einstein, Coco Chanel and Nelson Mandela.”
When your friends/family find out what you do, what do they say or ask? “They literally asked me about journal entries, balance sheet (if it did balance) and VAT because I used to tell them a lot when I was still a student.”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “Completing my degree and getting a job that is in line with what I studied.”
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? “An engineer.”
What is your greatest indulgence? “I cannot decide on one. But anything with sugar – cake, doughnut, chocolate, etc.”
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “I cannot live without lipstick.”
What is the one quality you feel best describes you? “Punctual.”
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? “Obstacles are the cost of greatness”
Do you have a life philosophy? “Yes. To be still in the midst of chaos and to accept things as they are and enjoy life.”
Meet our team ...
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Meet our team ...
Newly graduate and self-motivator Anathi Matutu joined the AMS family as Junior Accountant in our Finance Department in February this year. Here’s a look into Anathi’s world …
Who is Anathi Matutu? “I am from a windy city called Port Elizabeth. I am the last born amongst three girls. I have recently completed my Bachelor of Commerce degree, majoring in Financial Accounting at the University of the Western Cape (UWC). I am also a hardworking young female who is self- motivated, determined and have a desire to succeed.”
Were you in any other trade before? “Previously, I was a student assistant at my varsity where I assisted students in leasing out prescribed textbooks.”
Why did you choose to join the AMS? “The first thing that caught my eye when searching the organisation was the humanitarian aspect, providing maximum service to the community which is what I believe and am passionate about - offering my service to the community.”
If you could master one skill you don’t have right now, what would it be? “Initiative. I am a person who likes to suggest from activities to creating a norm.”
What do you do in your spare time? “I read books, listen to music and casually bake with my friends.”
What might someone be surprised to know about you? “I am not reserved as I appear to be. Once I am used to the environment and someone I become more relaxed and engaging.”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “My job does not only focus on a particular aspect. Every day you learn something new, which is what I enjoy most about my job.”
What is on your bedside table? “Journal, tissue, scented candles and vaseline.”
If you could have dinner with five famous people from history, who would they be?
“Martin Luther King, Mother Teresa, Albert Einstein, Coco Chanel and Nelson Mandela.”
When your friends/family find out what you do, what do they say or ask? “They literally asked me about journal entries, balance sheet (if it did balance) and VAT because I used to tell them a lot when I was still a student.”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “Completing my degree and getting a job that is in line with what I studied.”
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? “An engineer.”
What is your greatest indulgence? “I cannot decide on one. But anything with sugar – cake, doughnut, chocolate, etc.”
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “I cannot live without lipstick.”
What is the one quality you feel best describes you? “Punctual.”
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? “Obstacles are the cost of greatness”
Do you have a life philosophy? “Yes. To be still in the midst of chaos and to accept things as they are and enjoy life.”
Meet our team ...
Newly graduate and self-motivator Anathi Matutu joined the AMS family as Junior Accountant in our Finance Department in February this year. Here’s a look into Anathi’s world …
Who is Anathi Matutu? “I am from a windy city called Port Elizabeth. I am the last born amongst three girls. I have recently completed my Bachelor of Commerce degree, majoring in Financial Accounting at the University of the Western Cape (UWC). I am also a hardworking young female who is self- motivated, determined and have a desire to succeed.”
Were you in any other trade before? “Previously, I was a student assistant at my varsity where I assisted students in leasing out prescribed textbooks.”
Why did you choose to join the AMS? “The first thing that caught my eye when searching the organisation was the humanitarian aspect, providing maximum service to the community which is what I believe and am passionate about - offering my service to the community.”
If you could master one skill you don’t have right now, what would it be? “Initiative. I am a person who likes to suggest from activities to creating a norm.”
What do you do in your spare time? “I read books, listen to music and casually bake with my friends.”
What might someone be surprised to know about you? “I am not reserved as I appear to be. Once I am used to the environment and someone I become more relaxed and engaging.”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “My job does not only focus on a particular aspect. Every day you learn something new, which is what I enjoy most about my job.”
What is on your bedside table? “Journal, tissue, scented candles and vaseline.”
If you could have dinner with five famous people from history, who would they be?
“Martin Luther King, Mother Teresa, Albert Einstein, Coco Chanel and Nelson Mandela.”
When your friends/family find out what you do, what do they say or ask? “They literally asked me about journal entries, balance sheet (if it did balance) and VAT because I used to tell them a lot when I was still a student.”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “Completing my degree and getting a job that is in line with what I studied.”
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? “An engineer.”
What is your greatest indulgence? “I cannot decide on one. But anything with sugar – cake, doughnut, chocolate, etc.”
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “I cannot live without lipstick.”
What is the one quality you feel best describes you? “Punctual.”
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? “Obstacles are the cost of greatness”
Do you have a life philosophy? “Yes. To be still in the midst of chaos and to accept things as they are and enjoy life.”
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Cyclists airlifted in a critical condition
03 March 2020: The Western Cape Department of Health EMS/AMS rescue helicopter airlifted a cyclist in a serious condition from Simon's Town to Vincent Palotti. Images courtesy Rob de Wet.
Cyclists airlifted in a critical condition
03 March 2020: The Western Cape Department of Health EMS/AMS rescue helicopter airlifted a cyclist in a serious condition from Simon's Town to Vincent Palotti. Images courtesy Rob de Wet.
Cyclists airlifted in a critical condition
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Cyclists airlifted in a critical condition
03 March 2020: The Western Cape Department of Health EMS/AMS rescue helicopter airlifted a cyclist in a serious condition from Simon's Town to Vincent Palotti. Images courtesy Rob de Wet.
Cyclists airlifted in a critical condition
03 March 2020: The Western Cape Department of Health EMS/AMS rescue helicopter airlifted a cyclist in a serious condition from Simon's Town to Vincent Palotti. Images courtesy Rob de Wet.