19th National Congress, Bloemfontein

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Who said Medical Technologists can’t be diplomatic! Harry Pieters (left) and Johann Steyl seen at the “International Evening” at Congress.

Seen at the opening of the Trade Exhibition are from left: July and Peter Lampson, Sanette Kruger and Tony Botes.

Newly elected President of the SMLTSA, Elsie van Schalkwyk (front) with Past Presidents (from left) Pietro de Benedictis, Stan Harvey and Peter Divall.

From left Mr. Jan Ostrup (Global Business Director for Newborn and Child Screening, Perkin Elmer and based in Torku, Finland) and Mr. Greg Northfield (Seperation Scientific). Mr. Ostrup was the Keynote Speaker at the opening session and the topic of his address was “Screening the way to better health”.

Dr. Willie van Rijswijk receiving his Honorary Life Membership of the SMLTSA from Ms. Elsie van Schalkwyk, during the official opening of the congress.

At the Medical Technology Congress, Orb Diagnostics did something out of the ordinary. They had sushi on their stand with a sushi chef from the local CTFM preparing the fresh delicacies. This was a big hit at the congress! When asked the guys from Orb responded by saying that this is what Orb Diagnostics is all about. Giving attention to detail just like preparing sushi! In the photograph you can see the chef and waitress with Miekie Welgemoed from Orb diagnostics at the back. 

Enjoying the “International Evening” are from left: Debbie Dawson and Janet Scholtz.

What can be better than an international evening with good friends and good food! From left: Mr. Amos Nematoka (1 Military Hospital), Mr. Sefiri Moroke (Dr George Mukhari Hospital) and Mr. Edwin Rampota (Chris Hani Barangwanah Hospital).

At the International Evening, Dr Johan Esterhuyse, “The Sultan of Biomedical Swing".

Peter Divall and Marianne Oosthuizen who were instrumental in organizing the congress.

Thomas and Eunice Rafundisani having a ball at the “International Evening”!

A joyful Scientific Group gathering at the “International Evening”!

Who said that you can’t teach old dogs new tricks! Some of the “older” Technologists enjoying a well deserved sherry after updating their technical knowledge and managerial skills at the Congress in Bloemfontein. From left: Ben Olivier, Donald Alexander, Stan Harvey, Ken Clarke, Pietro de Benedictis, Willie van Rijswijk, Chris Blom, Ernie Truter and Peter Divall.