Dr. Jeannette Motshidisi Sehotsane

An accomplished Chief Medical Officer with over a decade of experience serving in the South African National Defence Force Health Service.

She has developed an impressive expertise in trauma, anaesthesia, and emergency medicine, delivering high-quality healthcare under challenging conditions.

Dr. Sehotsane's illustrious career is marked by a distinguished highlight: serving as the personal doctor to South Africa's iconic late President Nelson Mandela.

She received media coverage shortly after the icon's passing: IOL: Ex-Doctor Reflects on Mandela and Times Live: My Last Moments with Tata Mandela, Doctor.

Currently, she continues to provide medical expertise to the President of the Republic of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa.

A proven leader, Dr. Sehotsane has trained over 200 healthcare professionals and spearheaded medical planning for national events across South Africa, displaying her strong organizational and strategic planning skills.

Her role as a leader and mentor has helped shape the next generation of healthcare providers, instilling both technical proficiency and leadership in her trainees.

Dr. Sehotsane's military training at the esteemed Lohatla South African Army Combat Training Centre and the School of Military Training (SMT) in Thaba Tshwane, equipped her with the resilience and tactical expertise essential for her role.

Her certification in Basic and Advanced Cardiac Life Support further demonstrates her clinical competence, ensuring the highest standards of care in critical situations.

As a qualified instructor for both the American Heart Association (AHA) and the Resuscitation Council of South Africa (RCSA), Dr. Sehotsane imparts her knowledge and expertise through accredited courses, cultivating the skill sets of healthcare professionals.

Dr. Sehotsane’s extensive travel experience, spanning over 20 countries across the world, combined with her clinical expertise and academic credentials, position her as an exceptional Travel Doctor.

Her impressive academic background includes a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBchB) from the University of Natal (Durban, South Africa), a Travel Medicine Course Certificate in Public Health from the University of the Witwatersrand (Johannesburg), and a License in Dispensing Certificate in Pharmacology from Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (Pretoria).

These qualifications, alongside her global exposure, enable her to provide expert medical care and advice for international travellers, ensuring their health and safety worldwide.

She is a dynamic healthcare professional, excelling in strategic planning, team coordination, and executive healthcare delivery, making her an invaluable asset to any medical team or organization.