The Division of Otorhinolaryngology, established in 1956, has a proud legacy of advancing care in ear, nose, and throat (ENT) medicine. Based at Tygerberg Hospital, the division offers specialist training, contributes to undergraduate teaching, and provides care to thousands of patients each year.
The division pioneered the Carel du Toit Centre for hearing-impaired children and launched South Africa’s first Cochlear Implant Programme. With strong ties to local and international partners, it remains active in teaching, research, and outreach services at several hospitals across the province. Today, the division continues to train ENT specialists and lead developments in hearing, airway, and head and neck surgery.
