When you need to get in touch with the National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) in South Africa, having accurate contact details is essential. Whether you are reaching out for media inquiries, finance-related questions, or paternity testing, this guide provides all the necessary contact information in one place.
NHLS Head Office
The NHLS Head Office is the central hub for all operations. Located in Sandringham, Johannesburg, this is where you can direct any general inquiries or correspondences.
Physical Address: 1 Modderfontein Road, Sandringham
Johannesburg, South Africa
GPS Coordinates: S26°07.892 E028°07.106
Postal Address: Private Bag X8
Sandringham, 2131
Johannesburg, South Africa
Switchboard: Tel: 011-386-6000
Fax: 011-386-6620
Media Contact Details
For media-related inquiries, the NHLS has designated contact points. Mzi Gcukumana, the Senior Manager for Communication, Marketing, and PR, can be reached via the following emails:
Media Contact:
- Mzi Gcukumana
Senior Manager: Communication, Marketing, and PR
E-mail: mzimasi.gcukumana@nhls.ac.za
E-mail: mediainquiries@nhls.ac.za
Finance & Pathology Inquiries
For finance-related questions, whether it be billing, account queries, or other financial matters, the NHLS has a dedicated team to assist you.
Finance Contact Details:
- Telephone: 0860 00 NHLS (6457)
- Fax: 011-386-6306
- E-mail: financesupport@nhls.ac.za
- Account Queries: accountqueries@nhls.ac.za
Paternity & Kinship Testing
The NHLS also offers paternity and kinship testing services across various regions. Below are the contact details for the respective laboratories:
- Gauteng Region (Braamfontein Laboratory):
Tel: +27-11-489-9470 - Free State (Universitas Hospital):
Tel: +27-51-405-3283
Tel: +27-51-405-3887 - KwaZulu-Natal (Addington Laboratory):
Tel: +27-31-327-2463 - Western Cape (Groote Schuur Hospital):
Tel: +27-21-404-3091
E-mail: paternityqueries@nhls.ac.za