Paediatric Care
Comprehensive medical care for infants, children and adolescents, including the assessment, diagnosis and management of a range of childhood health conditions.
Meet Dr. Zinzi
Paediatric care grounded in Ubuntu.
Dr. B.Z. Mthethwa is a specialist paediatrician in full-time private practice, known for a compassionate and comprehensive approach that helps children and families feel welcomed, heard, and supported.
A parent-first experience
You know your child best.
You notice the cough that sounds different, the appetite that shifts, the sleep that changes, or the feeling that something is not quite right.
You do not need to translate that into medical language before you ask for help. Start with what you saw, when it changed, and what worries you most.
Your observations are not a footnote. They are part of the clinical story.
Specialist paediatrician
Helping children thrive—and helping parents understand the journey.
Dr. Zinzi Mthethwa is passionate about child health and the wellbeing of children in society. Her work combines careful paediatric assessment with warmth, practical education, and a strong belief that every family should feel seen and heard.
Her main areas of interest include general child health, neurodevelopmental assessments, paediatric medical conditions, and attending birth deliveries. Patient empowerment is central to her approach: she takes time to explain medical conditions and treatment plans so families can participate confidently in care and follow-up.
2010Medical degree
University of Cape Town
2021Specialist paediatric training
University of KwaZulu-Natal
FocusChild health & neurodevelopment
Comprehensive paediatric assessment and ongoing care
Services
Specialist care through every stage of childhood.
Thoughtful, comprehensive support for newborns, children, adolescents and the families who care for them.
Nutritional Assessments
Assessment of children’s nutritional health, growth and development with guidance to support healthy growth and overall wellbeing.
Attending to Child Deliveries
Specialist paediatric support during childbirth, ensuring that newborns receive appropriate assessment and medical care from the moment of delivery.
School Assessments
Paediatric assessments to support children’s health, development, learning and overall wellbeing within the school environment.
Developmental Assessments
Comprehensive assessments to monitor developmental milestones and identify any areas requiring further support or intervention.
Neonatal Care
Specialised medical care for newborns, including the assessment and management of babies requiring additional medical attention following birth.
Community Paediatrics
Paediatric care that considers the broader health, social and developmental needs of children within their families schools and communities.
Neonatal ICU Management
Specialist management and care of critically ill or premature newborns requiring intensive medical support in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
Hospital care
HOSPITAL ADMISSION RIGHTS
Dr Zinzi has admission rights at the following hospitals allowing patients to receive specialist paediatric and neonatal care when hospitalisation is required:
- Life Crompton Hospital
- Life Entabeni Hospital
- Hibiscus Hospital – Cato Ridge
Specialised care when your child needs it most.
Care principles
What the experience is designed to feel like.
Her Ubuntu-centred approach is expressed through practical behaviours families can feel in the room.
Seen & heard
Every family is welcomed with warmth, and parent observations are part of the clinical story.
Cared for comprehensively
Assessment considers the child as a whole, with compassion, dignity, and careful clinical attention.
Empowered with knowledge
Conditions and treatment plans are explained clearly so families can take an active role in care.
Supported beyond the visit
Follow-up, monitoring, and next steps are made clear so care continues with confidence.
The consultation journey
A simple path from worry to clarity.
There is no need to arrive with a perfect summary. The visit helps organise the details with you.
- 01
Share what changed
Describe the concern in your own words and begin with what worries you most.
- 02
Explore the full picture
Discuss timing, patterns, medicines already given, allergies, and other observations.
- 03
Support a gentle assessment
Your child’s comfort matters while the concern is examined.
- 04
Confirm the next step
Ask questions until the plan and follow-up feel clear.
What helps
Bring the details you already have.
- When you first noticed the concern
- What changed or stayed the same
- Medicines already given and known allergies
- Notes, photos, or questions you want to discuss
Take the next step
Start with the concern in your own words.
Choose a care pathway or prepare a request for the practice to review.