Public Hospital
King Dinuzulu Hospital Complex
King Dinuzulu Hospital Complex is a specialised hospital in Sydenham, Durban, in the eThekwini health district. It is still widely known as King George V Hospital. Formerly King George V Hospital, in Springfield, ward 25 of eThekwini. It offers multi drug resistant and complicated TB care, orthopaedic spinal surgery, psychiatric services…
Contact and visiting
| Telephone | 031 242 6000 |
| Address | Corner of Dr R D Naidoo Drive and Viola Road, Sydenham |
| City | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal |
| Postal code | 4015 |
| thami.chizama@kznhealth.gov.za | |
| Website | www2.kznhealth.gov.za/kingdinuzuluhospital.htm |
| Health district | eThekwini |
| Public relations | Mr Thami Chizama, 031 242 6025 |
King Dinuzulu Hospital Complex, Corner of Dr R D Naidoo Drive and Viola Road, Sydenham, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4015 Get directions
Contact details checked 7 September 2026 against the published source. Send a correction if anything has changed.
King Dinuzulu Hospital Complex Visiting Hours
There are two visiting periods a day here, one around midday and one in the evening, so pick whichever suits your travel better. Patients here are usually admitted for longer stays, so wards tend to be relaxed about family visiting within the published times. Visiting times change without much notice, so confirm on 031 242 6000 before you travel to Durban.
Services at King Dinuzulu Hospital Complex
- Multi-drug resistant and complicated tuberculosis treatment
- Orthopaedic spinal surgery
- Psychiatry
- Family planning and sterilisation
Medical aid networks
This facility does not appear on any of the scheme network lists we hold. That does not mean it is not covered, only that we cannot confirm it. Open the network checker or ask your scheme.