Durban's Shelley Gould (31) may be blonde, blue-eyed and petite, but in the world of aviation, size doesn't matter and looks don't count - its experience and dedication that prove your worth as a pilot. Get it met her at the South African Red Cross Air Mercy Services (AMS) base at the old Durban International Airport.
THE NORTHERN Cape Department of Health has decided to extend its contract with the South Africa Red Cross Air Mercy Service (AMS) for the provision of aero-medical services in the Northern Cape, for another six months.
The contract, that was supposed to have ended tomorrow because of cost saving measures, would have left AMS staff members without employment. It is uncertain whether the department still intends handing over the contract to the South African Military Air Wing, as was initially intended.
THE PROVISION of aero-medical services in the Northern Cape will come to an abrupt halt at the end of the month following the termination of the partnership between the Department of Health and Air Mercy Services (AMS).
It is uncertain at this stage whether the newly revamped AMS offices, situated at the Kimberley Airport, will continue to operate after June 30, as the Department of Health are the main client. The office employs about 20 workers including pilots, medical staff and administration personnel.
PAKES Dikgetsi, Cope MPL and a member of the portfolio committee on health in the Northern Cape Legislature, has demanded an “emergency inspection” of the military’s capacity to airlift the sick. Dikgetsi has written to the Chairperson of the Health Committee and the Speaker of the Legislature, giving them 24 hours to respond.
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