RU First Aiders

Rhodes University is proud to have a diverse team of recently trained first aiders (Level 1 or Level 3 training). They can provide emergency first aid, but should not be treated as an alternative to professional medical services.

List of Emergency numbers: a list for your noticeboard - Emergency Numbers

In the case of injury or emergency, RU First Aiders' contact details and training status are provided below. To search for a building/name, go to "Edit" (top left side of your window) and click on "Find on this Page"; type in a word (for example, "thembi" or "geology") and click on "Next".

Zone A (central campus, between Artillery Road and Lucas Avenue):

Main Admin Building - north east (A01)

• Housekeeping / Central Cleaning Services: Ms Elsabe de Beer, 046 603 8139, sd 5041, 084 899 6412, e.debeer(at)ru.ac.za, First Aid L3 (valid to July 2015).

Learning to use a mouthpiece for CPR

Main Admin Building - south (A03)

• Management Dept: t.b.a.

Physics Building (A04)

• Physics & Electronics Dept: Mr Timoti Stephen, 071-600.7140 [c/o ronel.blom(at)ru.ac.za, 046-603.8451], First Aid L1 (valid to April 2014).
• Physics & Electronics Dept: Mr Andrew Youthed, a.youthed(at)ru.ac.za, 046-603.8460, First Aid L1 (valid to April 2014).

New Arts Block (A05)

• t.b.a.

Drostdy Barracks (A06)

• t.b.a.

Old Geology Building (A08)

• t.b.a.

Geology Building (A09)

• Geology Dept: Mr John Hepple, j.hepple(at)ru.ac.za, 046-603.8314, First Aid L1 (valid to April 2014).

Geography Building (A10)

• Geography Dept: Mr Thulani Royi, 046 603 8314, 078 404 0526, t.royi(at)ru.ac.za, First Aid L3 (valid to July 2015).
• Printing Services Unit: Mr Luvuyo Gqasana, l.gqasana(at)ru.ac.za, 046-603.8927, First Aid L1 (valid to April 2014).

Botany Building (A13)

• Peer Supporter: Ms Yolisa Ngele, y.ngele(at)ru.ac.za, 046-603.8592, First Aid L1 (valid to September 2014).

Psychology Building (A15)

• Psychology Dept: Ms Andrea Mulder, A.Mulder(at)ru.ac.za, r.ferreira(at)ru.ac.za, 046-603.8500/6, First Aid L3 (valid to April 2015).
• Psychology Dept: Ms Florence Faxa, c/o r.ferreira(at)ru.ac.za, 046-603.8500/6, First Aid L1 (valid to April 2015).

Courtenay-Latimer Hall (A15-19)

• Food Services - Oriel Kitchen: Ms Thandeka Yvonne Ntile [c/o Caterer, v.matiwana(at)ru.ac.za, 046-603.8475, sd 5242], First Aid L1 (valid to September 2014).

Day Care (A22)

• Day Care Centre: t.b.a.

Main Library (A23)

• Level 2: Ms Anelisa Enocent Mente, at)ru.ac.za, 046-603.7338, First Aid L3 (valid to September 2015). 
• Level 3: Ms Vuyokazi Gontshi, v.gontshi(at)ru.ac.za, 046-603.7339, First Aid L3 (valid to April 2014).
• Level 3: Mr Mbuleli Mpokela, m.mpokela(at)ru.ac.za, 046 603 7340, First Aid L3 (valid to April 2015).
• Level 4: Ms Fiona Charlton, f.charlton(at)ru.ac.za, 046-603.8466, First Aid L1 (valid to April 2014).
• Level 4: Ms Erica Hart, e.hart(at)ru.ac.za, 046-603.8467, First Aid L1 (valid to April 2014).

St Mary's Hall (A24-29)

• Food Services / Peer Supporter - St Marys Kitchen: Mr Gerald Botha, g.botha(at)ru.ac.za, 046-603.8574, First Aid L1 (valid to September 2014).
• Housekeeping Services: Ms Ntombizanele Rabeshu , 046 603 8522 [c/o Housekeeper, e.louw(at)ru.ac.za, speed dial 5246]. First Aid L1 (valid to July 2015).

Zone B (St Peter's campus, south of Lucas Avenue):

St Peter's Building (B03)

• t.b.a.

Lincoln House (B09)

• Law Dept: Ms Lumka Mqingwana, l.mqingwana(at)ru.ac.za, 046 603 7252, First Aid L3 (valid to April 2015).

Education Building (B11)

• Education Dept: Ms Phoebe Ngalo, p.ngalo(at)ru.ac.za, 046-603.8383, First Aid L1 (valid to June 2013).

Allan Webb Hall  (B13)

• t.b.a.

Bangor House (B17)

• t.b.a.

Alumni House (B27)

• Development & Alumni Relations Div: Ms Bunnady Landman, b.landman(at)ru.ac.za, 046-603.8569, First Aid L3 (valid to April 2014).
• Safety, Health & Environmental Office: Ms Nikki Kohly, n.kohly(at)ru.ac.za, 046 603 7205, First Aid L3 (valid to April 2015).

Eden Grove Building (B28)

• t.b.a.

Zone C (central campus, between Prince Alfred St and Artillery Road, and area beside Drostdy lawns):

Fine Art main building (C01)

• Fine Art Dept: Ms Moira Japp, moira.japp(at)ru.ac.za, 046-603.8192/3, First Aid L1 (valid to June 2013).
• Fine Art Dept: Ms Buyiswa Manyati, buyiswa.manyati(at)ru.ac.za, 046-603.8192, First Aid L3 (valid to April 2014).

RU Theatre Building (C03)

• Drama Dept: Ms Vusiwe Mynobe, v.mnyobe(at)ru.ac.za, 046 603 8538, First Aid L1 (valid to April 2015).

Drostdy Hall  (C05)

• t.b.a.

Struben Building (C07)

• Information Technology Division: Mr Ryno Schoeman, r.schoeman(at)ru.ac.za, 046-603.8288, First Aid L3 (valid to June 2013).

Chemistry Building (C09)

• Chemistry Dept: Mr Vuyisile Dondashe, v.dondashe(at)ru.ac.za, 046-603.8257, First Aid L1 (valid to April 2014).
• Pharmacy Dept: Mr Thanduxolo Collen Fleck, t.fleck(at)ru.ac.za, 046 603 8546 [c/o n.borland(at)ru.ac.za, 046 603 7502], First Aid L1 (valid to September 2015).

Hamilton Building (C10)

• Computer Science Dept: Dr Hannah Thinyane, h.thinyane(at)ru.ac.za, 046-603.8640, First Aid L3 (valid to April 2014).

Zone D (central campus, west of Lower University Road)

Life Sciences Building (D01)

• Zoology Dept: Mr Siyabonga Dyaloyi, s.dyaloyi(at)ru.ac.za, 046-603.8221, First Aid L1 (valid to April 2014).
• Zoology Dept: Ms Sinazo Zandile Manentsa, s.manentsa(at)ru.ac.za, 046-603.8221, First Aid L1 (valid to September 2015).

Founders Hall  (D04)

• Housekeeping Services: Ms Valencia Singata (Housekeeper), v.singata(at)ru.ac.za, 046-603.8709, speed dial 5243, 072-236.1247, First Aid L1 (valid to September 2014).
• Food Services: Ms Cynthia Nongqele Yaka [c/o d.c.kivitts(at)ru.ac.za, 046-603.8479], First Aid L1 (valid to September 2014).

Jan Smuts Hall (D13,14, 20)

• Housekeeping Services: Ms Lilian Zabo, 046-603.8559, speed dial 5159, 072-270.7953, First Aid L1 (valid to September 2014).
• Housekeeping Services - Adamson: Ms Zisiwe Nkwinti , 046 603 8559, z.nkwinti(at)ru.ac.za [c/o Housekeeper, l.zabo(at)ru.ac.za]. First Aid L3 (valid to September 2015).

Zone E (south west campus, from Hamilton Reservoir valley to Gilbert Street and Rhodes Avenue)

Hobson Hall (E08)

• t.b.a.

Jan Smuts Hall (E19)

• Food Services / Peer Supporter - Jan Smuts Dining Hall: Ms Pumeza Patience Booi, 046-603.8481, p.booi(at)ru.ac.za [or c/o caterer j.miya(at)ru.ac.za], First Aid L1 (valid to September 2014).
• Food Services-  Jan Smuts Dining Hall: Mr Mkhuseli Bar-One Mancam, 046-603.8481, m.mancam(at)ru.ac.za [or c/o caterer j.miya(at)ru.ac.za], First Aid L1 (valid to September 2014).

Division of Infrastructure & Operations (E25,26, F03,04, H26)

• Electrical Maintenance Workshop (E26): Mr Andre Jacobs, c/o w.bufe(at)ru.ac.za, 046-603.8033, speed dial 5072, First Aid L3 (valid to June 2013).
• Electrical Maintenance Workshop (E26): Mr Reggie Ngcangca, c/o w.bufe(at)ru.ac.za, 046-603.8033, First Aid L1 (valid to June 2013).

Zone F (west campus, between Prince Alfred St and Artillery Road)

Fine Art Sculpture building (F01)

• Fine Art Dept: Ms Maureen de Jager, m.dejager(at)ru.ac.za, 046-603.8252, First Aid L1 (valid to June 2013).
• Fine Art Dept: Mr Jan Nell, j.nell(at)ru.ac.za, speed dial 5073, First Aid L1 (valid to April 2014).

Catering & Housekeeping HQ (F03/4)

• Housekeeping Services: Mr Dean Danster , 046-603.8413 [c/o Coordinator sd 5135, c.langson(at)ru.ac.za], First Aid L1 (valid to September 2014).
• Housekeeping Services: Ms Venessa Fourie, v.fourie(at)ru.ac.za, 046-603.8140, speed dial 5221, First Aid L1 (valid to September 2014).
• Central Cleaning Services / Peer Supporter: Ms Neliswa Krans, n.krans(at)ru.ac.za, 046-603.8140 [c/o Coordinator sd 5135, c.langson(at)ru.ac.za], First Aid L1 (valid to September 2014).
• Housekeeping Services: Ms Veliswa Mbolekwano, 046-603.8140, v.mbolekwano(at)ru.ac.za, First Aid L1 (valid to September 2014).

Africa Media Matrix (AMM) building (F05)

• School of Journalism & Media Studies: Ms Delise Moriarty, 046 603 7107 / 9, d.moriarty(at)ru.ac.za, First Aid L3 (valid to July 2015).

Lilian Ngoyi Hall (F30, G50,51,54)

• t.b.a.

Kimberley Kitchen (F14)

• Food Services: Mr Gladman Kondza, 046 603 8482 [c/o caterer m.mnyungula(at)ru.ac.za, k.tshongoyi(at)ru.ac.za, c.bosman(at)ru.ac.za]. First Aid L3 (valid to July 2015).
• Food Services: Mr Xolani Dyokombo, 046-603.8482 [c/o Caterer m.mnyungula(at)ru.ac.za, 046-603.8482], First Aid L1 (valid to September 2014).

Zone G (north west campus, between Prince Alfred Street and African Street)

HKE (G02)

• Human Kinetics & Ergonomics Dept: Mr Tyrone Douglas, t.douglas(at)ru.ac.za, 046-603.8471, Basic Life Support Paramedic / Emergency Medical Technician L5 (registered with Health Professional Council).

Division of Infrastructure & Operations (E25,26, F03,04, H26)

• Grounds & Gardens Office: Ms Nontsikelelo Mdliva, n.glolane-mdliva(at)ru.ac.za, 046-603.7208, First Aid L1 (valid to September 2015).
• Grounds & Gardens Office: Mr Mkhuseli Gwebile, c/o grounds(at)ru.ac.za, office 046-603.8240, First Aid L1 (valid to September 2014).

PSAM 16b Prince Alfred Street (G18)

• t.b.a.

Old Mutual Pavilion (G28)

• Sports Admin: Mr Qondile Michael Mayi, c/o s.buytendag(at)ru.ac.za, 046-603.8369/6, First Aid L1 (valid to June 2013).
• Sports Admin: Mr Mpumelelo Ralo, c/o s.buytendag(at)ru.ac.za, 046-603.8369/6, First Aid L1 (valid to June 2013).

Building Maintenance (G44)

• Building Maintenance: Ms Unathi Lugongolo, u.lugongolo(at)ru.ac.za, 046-603.8422 / 7439, First Aid L3 (valid to September 2015).

Nelson Mandela Hall (G33,34,36,45,46,48,49,52, 53)

• Food Services - Nelson Mandela Kitchen (G53): Mr Bongani Nyikilana, 046-603.8716 [c/o caterer c.miller(at)ru.ac.za / f.cannon(at)ru.ac.za]F, irst Aid L1 (valid to September 2014).

Zone H (north central campus, between Prince Alfred Street and African Street)

DIFS (H07)

• Dept of Ichthyology & Fisheries Sciences: Mr Brian Godfrey, b.godfrey(at)ru.ac.za, 046 603 8317, First Aid L3 (valid to June 2013).
• Dept of Ichthyology & Fisheries Sciences: Mr Yusuf Omardien, y.omardien(at)ru.ac.za, 046 603 8317, First Aid L3 (valid to September 2015)

CSD - 5 Prince Alfred Street (H14).

• Centre for Social Development: Ms Lavern du Plessis, lavern.duplessis(at)ru.ac.za, 046 603 8573, First Aid L3 (valid to April 2015).

ISER (H17)

• Institute for Social & Economic Research: Mr Mluleki Nkosi, c/o m.cocks(at)ru.ac.za, 084-455.7761, 046-603.8555 First Aid L1 (valid to June 2013).

Selwyn Castle (H21)

• Anthropology Dept: t.b.a.

Sociology (H22)

• Sociology Dept: Ms Noluvuyo Madinda (secretary), noluvuyo.madinda(at)ru.ac.za, 046-603.8361, First Aid L1 (valid to June 2013).

Bantu Steven Biko Building (H26)

• Food Services - Oppidan & Functions Kitchen: Ms Nandipha Gongqa, n.gongqa(at)ru.ac.za, 046 603 8129, First Aid L3 (valid to July 2015).
• Central Cleaning Services: Ms Babalwa Zani, b.zani(at)ru.ac.za, 046-603.7080 speed dial 7082, First Aid L3 (valid to June 2013).

Zone M (south west campus, above Hamilton Reservoir, Old Quarry and beyond):

Gavin Relly Post Graduate Village GRPGV (M01-40)

• Housekeeping Services: Ms Noluthando Ruth Xashi (Housekeeper), r.xashi(at)ru.ac.za, 046-603.8744, speed dial 5248, 072-270.7877, First Aid L1 (valid to September 2014).

All RU First Aiders shall have the following responsibilities:

1. Being a custodian of a first aid box, inspecting it on a regular basis and ensuring that the contents are maintained.
2. Treating all first aid injuries in the workplace.
3. Entering all details into the first aid register. See: First Aid Box
4. Ensuring that the content complies with requirements of General Safety Regulations Annexure. See: First Aid Box
5. Ensuring that access to the first aid box is not obstructed.
6. Ensuring that available first aiders’ names and contact details are prominently displayed. See RU First Aiders 
7. Ensuring that serious injuries are reported to the line manager and to the SHE Officer. See Incidents (including Injury on Duty and Incident Report)
8. Assisting the emergency co-ordinator in the event of an emergency. See EMP

Also visit these links: 

• First Aid Box: Guidelines on what should be in your first aid kit

• First Aid Supplies: Guidelines on where to get first aid supplies - full kits and refills

• First Aid Training: How to get training to become a first aider

Return to Rhodes University's Safety front page. Questions/Suggestions? Contact safety(at)ru.ac.za