News and Upcoming events
Cardiology division news and upcoming events.
Abbot's first leadless pacemaker implantation in South Africa.
November 2025
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Cardiologist Dr Jean Vorster and our very own electrophysiologist Dr Jane Moses performed the country’s first implant of an AVEIR™ VR Leadless Pacemaker (LP) in late November, marking a milestone in next-generation treatment for heart rhythm disorders with the latest in LP microtechnology. More on the story https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p955gFwjkr0
2025 graduation week division highlights!
8 - 12 December
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2025 was a year of many proud moments for the SU/TBH Cardiology Division, culminating in Graduation Week December 2025. Congratulations and well done to our graduates: PhD graduate Dr Rajah, MPhil graduate Dr Mazaza, MMed graduate Dr Mwase, as well as our MBChB Class of 2025 students who completed their undergraduate research in the division, Kayla and Andre!
TBH Interdepartmental Soccer Tournament 2025
5 November 2025
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The newly found cardiology division soccer team shows a lot of heart in their debut, earning a second-place finish in this year's tournament.
25th Annual SA Heart® Congress 2025
17 - 19 October 2025
Cardiology Division delegates at SA Heart® Congress 2025 at the Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg. .......read more. A big one for us this year. Congrats to Dr Rajah and Dr Giliomee for winning 1st and 2nd best research. Excellent overall representation of our work by the division members. Looking forward to the next installment.
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Colleagues at the 24th Annual SA Heart® Congress 2024 |
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ESC congress 2025, Madrid
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Divison members at the ESC congress 2025. The congress offered exposure to cutting-edge science, a truly global cardiology community, and opportunities to engage with both evidence and innovation at the highest level.
As a team, we were proud to contribute academically: Dr Rajah, one of our PhD candidates, presented an abstract and Prof Weich presented a poster. These opportunities not only showcased our local research but also allowed us to receive feedback and engage in discussion with international experts. For the attending delegates, the congress provided a unique platform to immerse ourselves in the latest advances in cardiology, from guideline updates to late-breaking trials.
What stood out most was the scale and diversity of the program, which brought together voices from across continents and disciplines. Sessions such as the guideline presentations and late-breaking trial discussions were highlights, offering first-hand insight into how new evidence is shaping global practice.
"Overall, the experience was both inspiring and motivating......" Dr A Engelbrecht. It reinforced the importance of connecting our local practice and research to the broader global cardiology community, while also challenging us to think about how best to adapt international lessons to our South African context.
Congratulations!Best wishes to one of our division's mentees in his career ahead! 
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A Well-Deserved Farewell to Charlene Swarts
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We bid a warm and heartfelt farewell to Charlene Swarts, as she concludes 30 years of impeccable service in the Division. Her dedication, professionalism, and unwavering commitment have left an indelible mark on colleagues, students, and the many lives touched by her work.We extend our deepest gratitude to Charlene for her remarkable contribution over the past three decades, and we wish her every success and happiness in the next chapter of her journey. |
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