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Independent · Free · Well-sourced
South African public healthcare, clearly mapped
A free, independent directory of public hospitals and clinics, and the internship, community-service and specialist training across them. Built for students, doctors, and anyone researching the system.
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What you’ll find
Placemint brings South Africa’s public healthcare facilities and medical training together in one clear, well-sourced place.
Facility Directory
Search every listed public hospital and clinic, with category, location and contact details.
Interactive Map
Explore healthcare facilities across all nine provinces on a single map.
Career Pathways
The roadmap through South African medicine, from medical school to specialist fellowship.
Training & Qualifications
Internship and community-service sites, diplomas, fellowships, and the colleges that award them.
Guides
Plain-language guides: HPCSA registration, ICSP placement, salary, leave and your legal rights.
Resources
Wellbeing and crisis support, the clinical apps interns use, and official contacts.
Career Quizzes
Free, evidence-informed tools to weigh up specialty choice, internship sites and more.
Free & well-sourced
Independent and free. Compiled from authoritative public sources, and clear about what isn't yet known.
Explore by province
Find public healthcare facilities in your preferred location. Select a province to view every listed facility in that region.
New · Free career quizzes
Find your path in SA medicine
From “is medicine right for me?” to choosing a specialty or an internship site. Quick, honest quizzes built for South African students and junior doctors.
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