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Botshilu Private Hospital

How To Get To Us

Botshilu Private Hospital is centrally located in Soshanguve, easily accessible from surrounding communities including Mabopane, Ga-Rankuwa, Winterveld, Pretoria North, and the broader northern Gauteng region.

Whether you're arriving by private vehicle, taxi, or public transport, clear directions, ample free parking, and an accessible location ensure you can reach us quickly and easily when you need us most. 

Buses serving Soshanguve:
  • Various bus routes serve Soshanguve from Pretoria
  • Check with local bus operators for routes near Buitenkant Street
  • Hospital within walking distance of main bus routes
When you arrive:
  1. Park in designated visitor parking (or drop-off zone if emergency)
  2. The main entrance is clearly marked
  3. Reception desk immediately inside the main entrance
  4. Security and reception staff will assist and direct you
Main Reception Services:
  • General information and directions
  • Appointment confirmation
  • Admission processing
  • Directing you to specific departments
  • Answering questions
  • Help you find specific departments

 

Easy to Find & Close to Home

ERF 212, Block IA, Buitenkant Street Soshanguve, 0152 Gauteng, South Africa

Free parking available on-site.

Driving Directions

Within Soshanguve:

  • Hospital is located on Buitenkant Street in Block IA
  • Look for hospital signage along main roads
  • Free parking available on-site
  • Travel Time: 5-15 minutes depending on specific location within Soshanguve

 

Key Local Landmarks:

  • Near Soshanguve Crossing Shopping Centre
  • Accessible from main Soshanguve thoroughfares
  • Well-signposted from major intersections

Route via R80:

  1. Head towards Soshanguve on R80 (Soshanguve Highway)
  2. Continue on R80 towards Soshanguve
  3. Turn onto Buitenkant Street
  4. Hospital will be on your left/right [specific direction based on actual location]
  5. Look for hospital signage

Travel Time: Approximately 15-20 minutes

Route via R80:

  1. Take R80 towards Soshanguve
  2. Continue on R80 (Soshanguve Highway)
  3. Turn onto Buitenkant Street when you reach Block IA area
  4. Follow hospital signage
  5. Hospital entrance clearly marked

Travel Time: Approximately 20-25 minutes

Route:

  1. Head towards Soshanguve via main Winterveld-Soshanguve route
  2. Join R80 (Soshanguve Highway)
  3. Continue towards Soshanguve centre
  4. Turn onto Buitenkant Street in Block IA
  5. Follow hospital signage to entrance

Travel Time: Approximately 25-30 minutes

Route via M35/R80:

  1. Take M35 (Lavender Road) northbound towards Soshanguve
  2. Continue as M35 becomes R80 (Soshanguve Highway)
  3. Continue on R80 into Soshanguve
  4. Turn onto Buitenkant Street
  5. Hospital clearly signposted

Travel Time: Approximately 25-35 minutes

Route via N1 and R80:

  1. Take N1 North towards Polokwane
  2. Take exit towards Mabopane/Soshanguve (R80)
  3. Follow R80 (Soshanguve Highway) through Mabopane towards Soshanguve
  4. Continue on R80 into Soshanguve
  5. Turn onto Buitenkant Street in Block IA
  6. Follow hospital signage

Travel Time: Approximately 45-60 minutes (depending on traffic)

Route via N1:

  1. Take N1 North towards Pretoria/Polokwane
  2. Continue past Pretoria on N1 North
  3. Take exit towards Mabopane/Soshanguve (R80)
  4. Follow R80 through Mabopane towards Soshanguve
  5. Continue into Soshanguve on R80
  6. Turn onto Buitenkant Street
  7. Hospital signposted from main road

Travel Time: Approximately 90-120 minutes (depending on traffic and specific starting point)

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common Concerns and Honest Answers

Yes, all visitor parking is completely free. No parking fees.

Yes, designated disabled parking bays are located closest to main entrance.

Yes, dedicated drop-off zone at main entrance for taxis and private vehicles dropping off/collecting patients and visitors.

Yes, modern hospital building with large clear signage visible from Buitenkant Street and main approaches.

Yes, during visiting hours you can visit multiple patients. Check with reception for room locations.

Separate entrance clearly marked with red cross signage. Follow signs from parking or ask security/reception.

Yes, Botshilu Café located by the main entrance, serves meals, snacks, and beverages for visitors and patients (with medical approval).

Emergency Information

Call National Emergency Services First:

Then Call Botshilu Emergency Room:

Our 24/7 emergency department treats heart attacks, severe injuries, stroke symptoms, breathing difficulties, and more.

Medical Aid Members:
Bring your medical aid card, we handle emergency authorisation on-site.

Average emergency wait time: 30 minutes, depending on triage