{"id":27240,"date":"2025-09-04T16:21:20","date_gmt":"2025-09-04T14:21:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/?p=27240"},"modified":"2026-03-12T09:54:28","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T07:54:28","slug":"dunswart-laundry-restoration-plan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/dunswart-laundry-restoration-plan\/","title":{"rendered":"Dunswart Laundry To Be Restored &amp; Operate at Full Capacity"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>Table of contents<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-a-major-milestone-for-public-health-support-services\" data-level=\"2\">A Major Milestone for Public Health Support Services<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-essential-role-of-dunswart-laundry\" data-level=\"2\">Essential Role of Dunswart Laundry<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-overcoming-operational-challenges\" data-level=\"2\">Overcoming Operational Challenges<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-strategic-investment-and-recapitalisation\" data-level=\"2\">Strategic Investment and Recapitalisation<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-staffing-and-skills-development\" data-level=\"2\">Staffing and Skills Development<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-ensuring-continued-service-delivery\" data-level=\"2\">Ensuring Continued Service Delivery<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-infection-control-and-patient-dignity\" data-level=\"2\">Infection Control and Patient Dignity<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-what-this-means-for-gauteng-residents\" data-level=\"2\">What This Means for Gauteng Residents<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-partnerships-and-policy-alignment\" data-level=\"2\">Partnerships and Policy Alignment<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-dunswart-s-future-resilient-and-ready\" data-level=\"2\">Dunswart\u2019s Future: Resilient and Ready<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-major-milestone-for-public-health-support-services\">A Major Milestone for Public Health Support Services<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Gauteng Department of Health (GDoH)<\/strong> is proud to announce the <strong>restoration plan of the Dunswart Provincial Laundry Service<\/strong>, a crucial healthcare support facility, which is now operating at 75% capacity. After facing infrastructure and staffing challenges, the Department\u2019s intervention has ensured that the laundry is once again able to meet the high-volume demands of provincial health facilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This plan reaffirms the province\u2019s commitment to maintaining <strong>hygiene<\/strong>, <strong>infection control<\/strong>, and <strong>patient dignity<\/strong> in all its hospitals and clinics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-578081951\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-essential-role-of-dunswart-laundry\">Essential Role of Dunswart Laundry<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dunswart Laundry plays a <strong>vital role<\/strong> in the daily operations of several major healthcare institutions in Gauteng. These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Rahima Moosa Mother and Child Hospital<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tambo Memorial Hospital<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tembisa Hospital<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>25 local clinics<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gauteng Emergency Medical Services (EMS)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The facility processes between <strong>40,000 and 45,000 pieces of laundry per day<\/strong>, including <strong>bed linen<\/strong>, <strong>patient gowns<\/strong>, and <strong>medical staff uniforms<\/strong>. This massive output ensures that all patients and healthcare workers operate in <strong>clean and sanitary environments<\/strong>, essential for preventing the spread of disease and maintaining trust in public health services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-overcoming-operational-challenges\">Overcoming Operational Challenges<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For years, Dunswart faced <strong>severe constraints<\/strong> due to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ageing infrastructure<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Equipment breakdowns<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Staff shortages<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Water supply disruptions<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To cope with demand during these challenges, the <strong>GDoH<\/strong> strategically partnered with <strong>private laundry services<\/strong>. These partnerships were vital during peak periods and emergency situations, enabling hospitals to maintain uninterrupted care despite temporary setbacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">MEC <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NkomoNomantu?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@NkomoNomantu<\/a> assessing washer extractors, tunnel washers and ironing machinery at Dunswart. The laundry serves twelve 12 hospitals &amp; 83 clinics &amp; CHCs in Ekurhuleni and Sedibeng. It supplies \u00b124 888 items per day, 497 760 \u00a0items per month and 1 493 280 items per quarter. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/iCxtp8hhHr\">pic.twitter.com\/iCxtp8hhHr<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Gauteng Health (@GautengHealth) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/GautengHealth\/status\/1678353936460177409?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">July 10, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/GautengHealth\/status\/1678353936460177409\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">X\/Twitter<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-3534544502\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-strategic-investment-and-recapitalisation\">Strategic Investment and Recapitalisation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In a major boost to its long-term sustainability, Dunswart Laundry has been earmarked for upgrades under a <strong>R50 million recapitalisation programme<\/strong>, funded by the <strong>National Department of Health<\/strong> for the <strong>2025\/2026 financial year<\/strong>. This investment will focus on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Replacing outdated machinery<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Upgrading infrastructure<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Improving operational reliability<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Increasing capacity for future needs<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/gautengs-masakhane-facility-upgraded\/\">Masakhane Laundry<\/a>, another key laundry facility in Gauteng, is also included in the recapitalisation effort, reflecting a <strong>province-wide strategy<\/strong> to strengthen support services across the health system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Go behind the scenes of the facility that keeps Gauteng\u2019s hospitals running smoothly, ensuring patients receive daily meals and fresh linen on time.<\/em> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/masakhane-cook-freeze-and-laundry-hub\/\">8,000 Daily Meals and Clean Linen: Inside Gauteng\u2019s Cook Freeze and Laundry Hub<\/a><\/strong>. <em>Click to find out more.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-staffing-and-skills-development\">Staffing and Skills Development<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Gauteng Department of Health<\/strong> is not only investing in machines but also in people. Plans are underway to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Recruit additional staff<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Conduct specialised training<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enhance workforce efficiency<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reduce turnaround times<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These interventions are designed to ensure the <strong>Dunswart facility can operate at 100% capacity<\/strong>, providing even faster, more reliable service delivery to health institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-572029430\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ensuring-continued-service-delivery\">Ensuring Continued Service Delivery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite operating at <strong>75% capacity<\/strong> at the time of reporting, Dunswart Laundry has maintained a <strong>steady flow of clean linen<\/strong> to all its client facilities. The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/GautengHealth\/status\/1962151410281185411\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GDoH<\/a><\/strong> assures the public that there will be <strong>no interruption<\/strong> in linen supply, even during the upgrade and staffing adjustments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This reliability underscores the <strong>Department\u2019s broader mission<\/strong>: to uphold the highest standards of healthcare delivery across Gauteng by strengthening even the most \u201cbehind-the-scenes\u201d operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-infection-control-and-patient-dignity\">Infection Control and Patient Dignity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Clean linen is not just a service \u2014 it\u2019s a health imperative.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Maintaining an uninterrupted supply of fresh, sanitised linen is essential for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Infection prevention and control<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Safe surgical procedures<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Patient comfort and dignity<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Clinical hygiene and compliance<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The successful restoration of Dunswart Laundry contributes directly to <strong>improved clinical outcomes<\/strong> and reflects the health department\u2019s commitment to <strong>comprehensive patient care<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-2183376432\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-this-means-for-gauteng-residents\">What This Means for Gauteng Residents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The full restoration of Dunswart Laundry is more than an operational achievement, it is a symbol of <strong>government accountability<\/strong>, <strong>responsiveness<\/strong>, and <strong>public sector innovation<\/strong>. It assures residents that even essential background services are receiving <strong>strategic attention and investment<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This project supports <strong>Gauteng\u2019s long-term vision<\/strong> of a healthcare system that is not only patient-centred but also <strong>well-resourced and future-ready<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-partnerships-and-policy-alignment\">Partnerships and Policy Alignment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The recapitalisation of laundry services aligns with the <strong>National Health Insurance (NHI) policy goals<\/strong> and <strong>Gauteng&#8217;s infrastructure improvement plans<\/strong>. It ensures:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A <strong>well-maintained, decentralised support service network<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Job creation<\/strong> in maintenance, operations, and logistics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improved <strong>public-private collaboration<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This investment in support services is critical to sustaining a <strong>resilient provincial health system<\/strong> that can meet the demands of growing urban populations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>A transformed emergency unit promises faster care and better facilities.<\/em> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/rahima-moosa-hospital-renovation\/\">Rahima Moosa Hospital Emergency Department Gets a Major Upgrade<\/a><\/strong>. <em>Discover how this upgrade will improve patient services and support healthcare delivery in Gauteng.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-145671791\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-dunswart-s-future-resilient-and-ready\">Dunswart\u2019s Future: Resilient and Ready<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With continued support and strategic planning, Dunswart Laundry is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.gov.za\/Departments\/DepartmentPublicationDetails\/%7B1c83f242-2de0-4b80-aa6c-f081c09a1cdf%7D?departmentId=CPM-001006\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">poised to remain<\/a> one of <strong>Gauteng\u2019s top healthcare support assets<\/strong>. The ongoing recapitalisation and staffing programmes will allow it to operate <strong>at full capacity<\/strong> and meet even <strong>higher future demands<\/strong> as the province\u2019s healthcare network expands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">MEDIA STATEMENT || GAUTENG HEALTH EXPLORES SOLUTIONS TO RESTORE DUNSWART LAUNDRY SERVICE TO FULL CAPACITY <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/8X1eip6ufc\">pic.twitter.com\/8X1eip6ufc<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Gauteng Health (@GautengHealth) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/GautengHealth\/status\/1960238242411708556?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">August 26, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/GautengHealth\/status\/1960238242411708556\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">X\/Twitter<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Dunswart Provincial Laundry is back to full strength, processing over 40,000 items daily to support Gauteng hospitals. 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