Johannesburg – Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital, which struggles with huge amounts of laundry, has received welcome relief in the form of a massive donation.
Hisense SA on Wednesday, (26 March 2025) donated to the hospital much-needed washing machines and air conditioning units to improve patient experiences.
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In a heartfelt gesture of support to one of Africa’s largest and most vital healthcare institutions, Hisense SA handed over laundry appliances and air conditioning units worth more than R300 000.
The donation included 20 top-loader washing machines with a retail value of R6 999 each, 20 tumble dryers with a retail value of R6 999 each, and 7 air conditioning units with a combined retail value of R69 999.
The donation was part of Hisense SA’s “Loads of Laundry” initiative, through which the company continues to deliver state-of-the-art laundry appliances to institutions and organisations that are in need.
Further elevating the impact of this donation is the installation of all seven aircon units, a cost generously covered in full by Hisense SA and their long-standing distributors, Filibiz and Atlas Appliances, who together pledged installation support to the value of R40 000.
Reflecting on the collaboration Luna Nortjie Deputy General Manager of Hisense SA, said: “When we learned of the challenges facing Baragwanath, particularly the lack of laundry appliances and cooling in the height of Joburg’s summer heat, we knew we had to act.
“It is an honour for Hisense SA to play a small role in restoring dignity to the hospital environment – not only for the patients, but for the dedicated staff who serve them daily.
“We are proud to be here today, and we are committed to continuing this journey of impact, together.”
The gesture follows months of collaborative planning between Hisense SA and hospital leadership, prompted by a growing number of complaints about inadequate laundry facilities and the hospital’s sweltering summer heat, which affected both patients and its staff.
The initiative marks a powerful commitment to dignity in healthcare, corporate citizenship, and the well-being of frontline medical staff and patients alike.
Dr. Nthabiseng Makgana, CEO of Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital, welcomed the donation and acknowledged the partnership as a beacon of shared responsibility.
“This donation is more than just machines – it’s about creating a healing space, where patients feel cared for and our medical staff are equipped to do their best,” said Dr. Makgana.
“We are deeply grateful to Hisense SA and their partners for stepping forward with practical support and a long-term commitment to providing public institutions in our country with access to the technology they so desperately need.”
The initiative, taken by the South African entity of the multinational Chinese company, reaffirms Hisense SA’s continued dedication to local impact and its ongoing efforts to uplift public institutions with advanced, energy-efficient technologies that meet real community needs.
