Terms and Conditions
Last updated: 14 October 2026
These terms and conditions apply to your use of this website, which is operated on behalf of Dr Sizwe Derrick Mthiyane, Interventional Cardiologist, practising at Melomed Richards Bay Private Hospital ("we", "us", "our"). By using this website you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the website.
1. Information only, not medical advice
The content on this website is for general information only. It is not medical advice and does not replace a consultation with a qualified healthcare professional. Do not ignore professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you read on this website. Using this website, or contacting us through it, does not create a doctor-patient relationship.
2. Medical emergencies
Do not use this website or the contact form for medical emergencies. If you have chest pain, difficulty breathing or any other emergency, call an ambulance on 10177 or 112 from a mobile phone, or go to your nearest emergency unit immediately.
3. Enquiries and appointments
Messages sent through the contact form are enquiries only. An appointment is confirmed only once our rooms confirm it with you. We aim to reply promptly but cannot guarantee a response time. Please do not send detailed medical information through the contact form. To book or change an appointment, call 035 791 5406.
4. Your personal information
We process the personal information you submit through this website in line with the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA). Please read our Privacy Policy to see how your information is collected, used and protected.
This website uses Google reCAPTCHA to protect the contact form from spam. Your use of reCAPTCHA is subject to the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. This website also uses Google Tag Manager and related analytics tools to understand how visitors use the website.
5. Accuracy of information
We take reasonable care to keep the information on this website accurate and up to date, but we do not guarantee that it is complete, current or free of errors. We may change the content of this website at any time without notice.
6. Intellectual property
All content on this website, including text, images, logos and design, belongs to us or to our licensors and is protected by copyright and other laws. You may view and print pages for your personal, non-commercial use. You may not copy, reproduce or distribute any content for any other purpose without our written permission.
7. Links to other websites
This website contains links to other websites, such as Melomed Hospitals, Google Maps and Google. We do not control these websites and are not responsible for their content, availability or privacy practices.
8. Limitation of liability
To the extent permitted by law, we are not liable for any loss or damage, whether direct or indirect, that arises from your use of this website, your reliance on its content, or your inability to access it. This website is provided "as is" and we do not guarantee that it will be available at all times or free of viruses or other harmful components.
9. Acceptable use
You may not use this website for any unlawful purpose, to send spam or harmful content, or in any way that may damage, disable or interfere with the website.
10. Governing law
These terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa, including the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act 25 of 2002. Any dispute about these terms falls under the jurisdiction of the South African courts.
11. Changes to these terms
We may update these terms from time to time. The updated terms apply from the date they are published on this page. Please check this page regularly.
12. Contact us
If you have any questions about these terms, please contact the rooms of Dr Sizwe Derrick Mthiyane:
Room 101, 1st Floor, Melomed Richards Bay Private Hospital, John Ross Eco Junction, John Ross Hwy, Richards Bay, 3900
Telephone: 035 791 5406
Or use our contact page.