
Colour-Full Podcast
The Truth About South Africa's Healthcare System with Dr Lethukwenama Letsoalo
What is it really like to be a doctor in South Africa today? In this powerful episode of Colour-Full, hosts Senamile Zungu and Stacy Jayne Saggers sit down with Dr Lethukwenama Letsoalo to unpack the realities of South Africa's healthcare system and the inequalities that continue to shape the experiences of both doctors and patients.From the barriers that prevent many young people from studying medicine to the systemic racism and structural challenges still present within healthcare institutions, Dr Letsoalo shares her firsthand experiences navigating the medical profession as a Black woman in South Africa. We explore healthcare inequality, patient experiences, access to quality healthcare, the pressures facing public and private healthcare workers, and why race, class, and geography continue to influence health outcomes across the country.This conversation goes beyond medicine. It's about dignity, access, representation, and what true healthcare equity could look like in South Africa.

